Accounts Payable Accounting
Resume:
Renora D. Castleberry
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Beach Park, IL 60087
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Mota Construction Company, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Minority owned and operated general contractor specializing in commercial, industrial and government projects for new construction and retrofitting of existing structures
1992-2011 STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Payroll Processing And Tax Returns
Weekly time card verification, data input, processing and issuance of payroll disbursements for up to 60-70 union employees. Verified payroll tax computations, filed quarterly payroll tax returns (SUTA, FUTA, federal & state 941forms). Prepared year end reports,
W-2 forms and related documents.
Accounting/Finance
Processed daily computerized accounting functions including:
Accounts Payable data input, verifications, cash disbursements and journal entries. Prepared accounts analysis, adjusting entries, month end closings, trial balances, bank reconciliations and quarterly financial statements. Prepared year end 1099 vendor tax forms.
Accounts Receivable billing and collections on outstanding balances.
Job Cost Analysis
Created automated tracking system to manage job cost phases against projected revenue to measure cash flow generated by short and long term construction projects.
Managed system conversion from manual ledger accounting to installation of ContrAccts Accounting Software and subsequently ComputerEase Accounting Software. Proficient user of Microsoft Office: Excel and Word
Ald-Cass Electric, Inc.
Lake Bluff, IL
Minority owned and operated general contractor specializing in traffic signal lighting for the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and federal government agencies
1985-1992 ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Leadership And Performance Management
Reporting directly to the Owner/CEO, directed, motivated, and advised a team of five (5) staff members throughout daily operations and the performance management processes.
Accounting/Finance
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions. Prepared monthly and quarterly closing reports. Processed adjusting entries, prepared trial balance, and analyzed accounts prior to financial statement preparation handled by an external accounting firm. Maintained Minority Certification Status with state and federal agencies. Collaborated with external institutions regarding banking and bond rating matters.
Performed accounting operations using Customer Guidance Corporation (CGC) Construction and Financial Management Software.
Quality Control
Supervised and reviewed union documentation, certified payroll, and report preparation by clerical staff for accuracy and timeliness. Developed training manuals regarding clerical office procedure.
1982-1985 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
Prepared and mailed vendor billing statements. Calculated, verified and posted payments to vendor accounts. Developed collection strategies and pursued outstanding and overdue balances. Developed and implemented record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to billing, cash receipts processing, and other accounts receivable activities. Prepared monthly reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to general ledger. Resulted in promotion to Accounting Manager.
1979-1982 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK/RECEPTIONIST
Coded, verified, and prepared vendor invoices for cash disbursement. Typed correspondence, answered incoming calls, resolved vendor invoicing issues. Maintained Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursement Journals for auditing purposes.
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EDUCATION
1984-1985 College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Major Coursework: Accounting Principles I & II and Intermediate Accounting
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