Sr Staff Accountant

Sandra P. Werthwine

*** ****** ******, ******, ** 30622 919-***-**** **************@*****.***

Education

MAY 1991 INDIANA UNIVERSITY

·B.A. in Economics

DECEMBER 1990 INDIANA UNIVERSITY

·Certificate in Business Studies

Skills & Abilities

·Detailed oriented.

·Team player.

·Good organizational skills.

·Able to multitask and prioritize.

·Fluent in Spanish in both verbal and writing.

·Computer skills: Microsoft word and excel, MRI software, Yardi systems, Profitvue, Webvue, Microsoft FRx, Great Plains, Quickbooks, Group Wise and Outlook Express.

Professional Experience

DOMINION REALTY PARTNERS 3/2015 – 12/2017

CONTROLLER

·Responsible for monthly financial reporting for several multi-family properties and commercial buildings.

·Worked with Construction Manager and Financial Analyst on construction cost control.

·Prepared and submitted multiple bank draws monthly.

·Bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.

·Managed all aspects of job cost reporting and analysis.

·Set up accounting system for new projects and acquisitions.

·Updated excel spreadsheet to better review cost analysis at corporate level.

·Balanced project cost to general ledger accounts.

·Inter -company billing and reconciliations.

·Created journal entry from ADP payroll reports to enter into accounting system.

·Assisted with budgets for operating properties.

·Provided year -end reporting to CPA for tax returns.

CONCORD HOSPITALITY ENTERPRISES CO. 3/2004 – 12/2014

Began as Staff Accountant, promoted to Property Controller in 2006, and Senior Property Controller in 2014.

SENIOR PROPERTY CONTROLLER 8/2014 – 12/2014

·In addition to my Property Controller responsibilities I was assigned a group of Controllers to supervise, mentor and assist.

·Reviewed and approved Property Controller’s balance sheet reconciliations.

·Trained new Property Controller.

PROPERTY CONTROLLER 3/2006 – 7/2014

·Prepared monthly financial reports for a group of hotels located throughout the United States.

·Created and posted journal entries to general ledger.

·Maintained general ledger by adding new accounts, departments, sales codes and updated financial statement report as needed.

·Calculated and recorded monthly accruals and deferrals.

·Prepared weekly cash positions for each hotel and approved accounts payables.

·Reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly & quarterly.

·Managed occupancy, sales and used tax reporting and provided guidance on any issues.

·Printed year end 1099’s.

·Opened new bank accounts and applied for license and permits for new properties.

·Assisted with annual budget preparation.

·Created internal training documentation (SOP).

·Conducted training and assisted General Managers for the preparation of internal audits.

·Coordinated sales and used tax audits for different states.

·Prepared cash flows to assist with monthly forecasting and quarterly distributions.

·Special projects and other duties as assigned.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT 3/2004 – 2/2006

·Assisted the Property Controller in the preparation of monthly financial statements for ten Canadian hotels.

·Accounts payable and review of the accounts receivable aging reports.

·Weekly cash positions and monthly bank reconciliations.

·Reconciliation of credit card payments.

·Managed bank accounts in different currencies. Calculated foreign exchange for wire transfers.

·Prepared monthly sales and occupancy tax filings.

·Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

·Created and assisted in giving training to the General Managers for a smooth month end process.

SUMMIT HOSPITALITY GROUP, LTD 9/2000 – 2/2004

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

·Reviewed daily cash receipts and reconciled multiple bank reconciliations.

·Prepared and posted journal entries.

·Analyzed and prepared internal financial statements.

·Ensured all revenues and expenses are appropriately billed and received.

·Reviewed and submitted month-end financial reports to owners.

·Responsible for the complete payroll process and tax filings.

EURO CARIBBEAN TOURS & INCENTIVES 5/1991 – 12/1998

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

·Oversee daily financial operations.

·Accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

·Prepare bank reconciliations and end of month journal entries.

·Preparation of Financial Statements for CPA review.

References are available on request.

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