~ MASTER’S CANDIDATE SEEKING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ACCOUNTING ~

Professional Profile

Motivated, self-starter who enjoys challenges, including learning and applying new skills. Highly organized.

Can effectively manage multiple projects/clients simultaneously. Demonstrated analytical accuracy and attentive to detail with excellent follow through. A team builder with strong business/work ethic, who works well independently and under minimal supervision. Five years of accounting experience. Background includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger posting, managing cash flow accurately, reconciliation, and billing. Computer/Software skills include: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, SAP, Business Warehouse, wInsight, QuickBooks Pro 2007, and the Internet.

Education Credentials

Currently pursing Master’s degree, Accounting and Financial Management with special emphasis towards CPA certification, Keller Graduate School of Management ,Naperville, IL, Anticipated graduation, 2012

Child Day Care Management, Penn Foster, Scranton, PA April 2009

B.S. in Business Administration with Accounting emphasis, University of Hartford, December 2003

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Professional Experience

Financial Analyst (EVMS) CDI Corporation, Windsor Locks, CT 2007- 2009

Hamilton Sundstrand is a global corporation that manufactures and supports aerospace and industrial products for worldwide markets.

Responsible for project scheduling, financials and EVMS contract services at Hamilton Sundstrand for the AMS 787 program a Multi-Year contract ($200+ Million). Commercial and Military programs (AMS 787 and CH53K)

Created financial reports identifying potential cost over run of 10-25% of total budget; advising program office

Monitored and reviewed costs, operational budgets and schedules as well as manpower requirements

Customized Risk/Opportunities Assessment by suggesting corrective action measures such as schedule/cost recovery, manpower adjustments, and budget re-allocation

Prepared and processed baseline changes via Budget Transfer Request

Provided MS Project Scheduling, SAP and Tiger expertise to the project managers and new trainees

Loaded Tier 3, 4 & 5 schedules (work package, resources, budgeted work) into financial software per integrated scheduling provided by project managers

Handled weekly performance; reviewed budgeted cost of work performed for reasonableness

Reviewed and analyzed 45-95 control accounts daily including non-labor (i.e. purchased labor, material, travel, ODC)

Collaborated with engineers and finance department to examine outstanding financial commitments

Defined Work Breakdown structure, project structure and naming conventions

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Financial Analyst Universal Staffing, East Hartford, CT 2004-2007

Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines and space propulsion systems.

Lead analyst on the PW6000, GP7000, V2500; also supported F117 and Joint Strike Fighter (military program) contract awarded annual valued over $4.4+ Million

Lead baselining efforts for entire PW6000,GP7000,V2500, and F117 contract awards valued over $700M - $1B

Advised program office when funding hit specified thresholds

Demonstrated an initiative in understanding new assignments and was able to make suggestions on potential improvements to the program resulting in saving $500K

Handled weekly performance; reviewed budgeted cost of work performed for reasonableness

Delivered 30/60/90 day look-ahead schedules

Responsible for maintaining documentation logs (baseline, schedule, EAC)

Documented Estimate at Complete monthly with 10%-25% thresholds

Prepared and processed baseline changes via Budget Transfer Request

Loaded Tier 3, 4 & 5 schedules (work package, resources, budgeted work) into financial software per integrated scheduling provided by project managers

Customized Risk/Opportunities Assessment by suggesting corrective action measures such as schedule/cost recovery, manpower adjustments, and budget re-allocation

Staff Accountant University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 1999-2004

University of Hartford, Facilities Department is comprised of 12 departments and is responsible for all facility related functions throughout the University of Hartford.

Reconciled vendor statements and other related documents

Managed over 1,000 accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts working directly with Business Manager

Utilized University’s on-line database system (Banner) to prepare orders for checks and personal expense vouchers

Assisted in the year end opening and closing of 1000 + trade accounts for the Facilities’ Department

Liaison daily with external vendors and university departments such as purchasing and financial accounting services

Prepared 300 invoices daily for the Trades supervisors to approve for payment

Maintained general ledger and posted over 200 journal entries daily

Provided support to the maintenance control center

Staff Accountant XL Insurance, Hartford, CT 2001-2001

XL Insurance is the global brand used by XL Group plc's insurance companies and underwriting divisions offering property, casualty, professional and specialty insurance products throughout the world.

Applied check payments to account receivables ledger

Balanced spreadsheets against parent company ~ $1.2B

Sent notices of cancellation to insurers and brokers

Maintained employees monthly expense reports in Excel

Updated IS system with new policy information

Assisted with collection calls on past due accounts

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