Property Accountant
Resume:
Amber Thomas
**********@*****.***
Objective:
I am an accomplished Accountant with over 20 years of experience, 10 of those years I supervised a team of seven associates. Currently, I serve as a Director of Operations for start-up businesses. I work with contractors, developers, and ownership specializing in managing construction-in-progress projects. In my previous managerial role, I oversaw accounting operations and financial functions. This in detail included bank accounts, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, entering invoices and maintaining comprehensive cash overviews. I would process payments via wire, ach, and check.
My career spans diverse industries such as Hospitality, Retail, Restaurant, Marina, and Leasing. I have managed payrolls and taxes in multiple currencies, including Canadian and Bahamian dollars. A key aspect of my role in the Cash Department was onboarding new properties, representing the management company, and implementing Merchant Identification Numbers, payment processors, gateways, and accounting software. The financial package was sent to ownership at the end of each month. I would hold a zoom call to discuss any issues or questions they might have.
Director of Operations
Discount Diggers LLC,
Lock Haven, 17745
9/22 – Current
• Communication with Stakeholders: Engage with property ownership, legal
representatives, and financial institutions to gather details about the property. This
includes understanding the property's current status, financial requirements, and any legal or operational considerations. Often, properties are still in the construction phase during onboarding.
• Construction Phase Procedures: During the construction phase, I review and analyze
invoices. This involves comparing purchase orders against invoices to ensure accuracy. If
discrepancies are recognized, I provide detailed explanation and include them in reports
for clarity. This process provides the documentation for future funding requests.
• Management Services for Onboarding Properties: numerous of the new properties onboarding are new construction. This involves all detail necessary for operational and financial systems that need to be in place to support the property’s successful launch.
• Legal and Administrative Setup: Handle the registration and setup of the legal entity
for the property, including obtaining an EIN (Employer Identification Number), applying
for a DBA (Doing Business As), securing necessary licenses and permits, preparing lease
agreements, PMS Setup for hotel rooms, and POS Set-up for retail. These steps are
critical for establishing the property’s legal and operational framework.
• Accounting System Setup: Execute accounting systems for each property’s needs. If the
property has multiple income sources, a set up for separate accounting systems are required to ensure accuracy.
Cash Management Accounting Manager
Shaner Hotel Group
State College, 16801
01/07 – 9/22
Managed a team of 7 associates each responsible for multiple properties, ensuring timely bank reconciliations and weekly cash overviews.
Cash Overviews optimized invoice payments by analyzing due dates, available cash, projected revenue, and upcoming expenses.
Led financial strategy meetings with ownership, securing funds for large purchases while keeping eye decisions on payment scheduling.
Spearheaded onboarding for new properties, overseeing bank account setup, accounting software integration, and POS/PMS system implementation. Work In Progress for the new properties is a major role, the face of Shaner.
Managed intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial tracking between properties.
Optimized invoice payments by analyzing due dates, available cash, projected revenue, and upcoming expenses, reducing financial inefficiencies.
Led financial strategy meetings with ownership, securing funds for large purchases while making strategic decisions on payment scheduling.
Managed intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial tracking between properties.
Once the overviews are completed, I chose the invoices to pay based on due date, cash available, projected revenue, and any monthly invoices not entered yet.
Any new properties or ownership coming on board I was main point of contact, prepared any items needed such as new bank accounts, accounting software, set up the MID’S for credit card setup, handle the POS/PMS systems.
Education
South Hills School of Business and Technology
Associate’s in Accounting, Minor in Business
Management GPA 3.64
September 2002 to June 2004
Skills
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
General Ledger & Intercompany Balancing, journal entries to zero them out
Bank reconciliations, balancing credit card and cash deposits, showing outstanding items
Local/State/Federal Taxes
Payroll, Taxes, also handled Canadian and Bahamian currencies
Filing VAT tax each month
GAAP Accrual Accounting & Cash Accounting
Close Month End
Forecasting Sales
Auditing/External Audits
Strong verbal and written skills
Client Devotion
Meeting multiple deadlines
Organized and Efficient
Banking:
Processed ACH & Wires
Responsible for Positive Pay
Balance Corporate Accounts
ATM
Title Company:
Real Estate Purchases
Documents needed to review prior to sale
Proof of Insurance
Closing Statement/Loan Payoff Statement
Bill of Sale/Mortgage Note
Credit Card Gateway/Processors/ PMS/POS
Stripe
PayPal
Square
Chase Paymentech
Elavon/Shift4
Verifone
Square
Oracle Fusion
NetSuite
Chase Paymentech
Elavon
Stripe
Square
Shift4
Fosse
Micros
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