Rachel E. Paradis
*** **** *****, **** ** ***** #919-***-**** (Cell)
adwq5h@r.postjobfree.com
Position of Interest: Construction Accounting / Project Accountant
Profile: Seeking a position with a company that will utilize my extensive experience and knowledge.
30 years of experience in the construction industry.
Skilled in cultivating excellent relationships with both subcontractors and vendors.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Procent Software and AS400/JD Edwards Accounting software. Front Desk/ Reception back up. North Carolina Notary Services
Professional Experience:
Brock Contract Services Inc. AR Administrator 2008-2020
Process all monthly invoicing- AIA for General Contractors; Standard system invoices;
Sales Tax reports; Contract review/processing for authorization; Certificate of Insurance management; certified payroll reports; Release of Lien/Waiver management. Main reception support/ monitored incoming calls, Customer Service requests
Empire Hardhat Construction Inc. - Project Accountant 2006-2008
Processing Subcontract Agreements; Change Orders, Mthly payment applications
Maintaining Subcontracts, Change Orders and Certificates of Insurance
Preparing monthly AP and Subcontractor invoices for payment/Process checks
Coordination with Staff Controller on financial forecasting
Prepare monthly Owner billings
Processes weekly and monthly payroll
Experienced with Paychex payroll processing software
Centex Construction LLC, Durham NC Project Accountant 1998-2006
Process monthly subcontractor payment requisitions.
Review and submit certificates of insurance to insure acceptable coverage.
Process and submit monthly Owner billings and Owner sales tax billing.
In charge of accounts payable per project. Enrolled and monitor subcontractors CCIP enrollment for three (3) major projects. Project start up and close out experience.
Post individual project budget to AS400 (JD Edwards) accounting software.
Generate subcontract change orders/ budget transfers/cost transfers.
Set up executed subcontract agreements. Review and submit monthly lien releases.
Processed hourly payroll/maintained individual payroll files.
Value of projects experience ranges are $120m, $75m to $14m.
Prepared and presented project accounting training seminars
PCL Construction
Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator- processed weekly miscellaneous invoices
and weekly timecards/ payroll records.
Direct responsibility to Owner for lien release schedule. Project accounting-
Self Employed- Paradis Drywall Construction-New Jersey-1977-1991
Owner/Operator of Drywall Construction Company,
Education and Professional Experience:
Luzerne County Community College
St Johns Evangelist High School – Wilkes Barre Pa