Margaret VonAlvensleben
Phone: 916-***-**** Roseville, CA 95661
Email: *******@*****.*** United States
STAFF ACCOUNTANT Robert Half – Sacramento, CA 01/2025 - 06/2025
Performed monthly reconciliation of multiple general ledger accounts, including prepaids, and cash for 5 entities with attention to detail and accuracy.
Managed accounts receivable operations across several companies, including invoice generation, payment application, discrepancy resolution, and aging review to support timely collections.
Handled accounts receivable functions for multiple companies, including preparing/issuing customer invoices, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
Supported month-end close processes, including posting journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, reviewing financial activity, and assisting with variance analysis to meet reporting deadlines.
Audited general ledger accounts on an as-needed basis to identify errors, duplicate entries, and misclassifications; corrected issues through adjusting journal entries and documentation.
Updated and maintained Excel workbooks covering five months of historical data, tying balances to general ledger accounts and improving accuracy of reconciliations and reporting schedules.
Reviewed AR aging and transaction activity for discrepancies, collaborating with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues efficiently.
COST ACCOUNTANT Ledgent Accounting & Finance – Sacramento, CA 02/2024 – 08/2024
Performed daily accounting functions, including accounts payable processing, project cost tracking, and general ledger support, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple active jobs.
Monitored contract and project cost performance, comparing actual expenses to budgeted amounts and identifying variances to support management decision-making.
Tracked open accounts receivable and unbilled project balances, researching variances between billed and earned revenue, and coordinating with project managers to correct issues and improve cash flow.
Supported month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing reconciliations, reviewing project costs, assisting with journal entries, and validating financial reports. ACCOUNTANT Countsy, Inc. – Sacramento, CA 03/2016 – 01/2023
Managed full-cycle accounting functions for multiple startup clients, including cash and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet account reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance.
Generated comprehensive financial reports and performed data analysis and financial statement reconciliations, providing management with clear insight into company performance and supporting strategic decision-making.
Processed biweekly payroll for up to 70 employees, maintaining accurate payroll and benefits records, implementing HRIS updates, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Monitored and reviewed expense reports, prepared accounting spreadsheets, and verified compliance with budgetary guidelines and payroll specifications.
Facilitated A/P and A/R functions, including invoice processing, payment application, aging review, and follow-up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow. PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced accounting professional with experience in accounting, finance, and bookkeeping across multiple industries, including construction, startups, and investment holdings. Expertise in profit and loss management and an established reputation for precision and steadiness, while increasing efficiency and identifying areas of improvement. Unmatched versatility in all advanced, complex accounting functions for organizations, including payroll, general ledger, and financial analysis. Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical. Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multitasking. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTANT
One Up Construction – Rocklin, CA 07/2010 – 03/2016 ACCOUNTING MANAGER
El Dorado Holding Company, Inc. – Granite Bay, CA 02/2003 - 06/2010 Bachelor of Science Degree: Marketing, Minor in Communications California State University, San Jose
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Financial Reporting
Financial Data Analysis
Forecasting
Budgeting and Cost Control
Month-End Close & Reconciliations
Variance Analysis
Account Reconciliation
Payroll Processing
Regulatory Compliance
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Vendor Management
General Ledger Maintenance
Chart of Accounts Management
Financial Statement Preparation
Journal Entries
Accruals & Adjustments
Cash Flow Management
Bank Reconciliations
Expense Tracking
Financial Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Time Management
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
Organizational and Multitasking
Confidentiality and Adaptability
QuickBooks NetSuite ADP Payroll Gusto Paylocity Rippling Bill.com Expensify Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Suite Ramp Brex
EDUCATION
CORE COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE