Proficient, detail-oriented Accounting and Finance Specialist exploring opportunities to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member.

 

 

Significant experience in performing full spectrum of accounting functions encompassing accounts payable and receivable (A/P and A/R), general ledger, journals, fixed assets, month/year-end closings, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, financial reporting/statements, reconciliations, taxes, and payroll.  Outstanding analytical, documentation, reporting, interpersonal and communication skills. Display a cooperative work ethic and superior level of dependability, initiative and diligence. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to confidentiality, prudence, integrity, and accuracy.  Adaptable and resourceful; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies/software and environments.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

• Successfully uncovered $250K in overcharges for one client and another $600K+ in overcharges for another client as Construction Auditor for Architectural Resource Consultants, Inc.

         Slashed bank service charges for Chinook Tavern by 70% and swiftly resolved account balance discrepancies.

         Scrutinized Deposit In Transit account for Xcel Energy and reconciled two years of outstanding items, identifying $3.3M error with $320M+ per month in transactions.

         Drastically decreased vendor calls for Lafarge by 95% through prompt reconciliation of 260+ open purchase orders and 500 vendor statements.

         Won two Peer Awards for Relationship Building and Superior Communication (Dale Carnegie).

 

 

Service Experts Inc./Lennox International Inc., Westminster, CO,  2004 to Present

Senior Accountant       (2006 to Present)

General Ledger Accountant / Sales Tax Administrator            (2005 to 2006)

• Spearhead seamless company accounting processes and operations in close collaboration with GL Accountants, Supervisors and Manager.
• Play an integral role in completing, analyzing and submitting internal/external audits.
• Apply dynamic multi-tasking expertise toward expeditiously creating, interpreting and administering complex financial statements and reports.
• Relied upon to compile critical financial data, prepare journal entries, reconcile data to reports, and ensure SOX compliance.

 

Architectural Resource Consultants, Inc., Boulder, CO, 2004

Construction Auditor

• Exercised exemplary attention to detail and accuracy in completing construction audits ranging from $1M to $50M.
• Resourcefully created and introduced new chart of accounts to enhance productivity and efficiency.

 

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Robert Half International, Inc., Denver, CO, 2001 to 2004

Consultant

• Expertly delivered financial and accounting services to clients in diverse industries, exhibiting proficiency in managing payroll taxes, A/P, A/R, bank statement reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Demonstrated excellent versatility in supporting Westwood College via bank statement reconciliations, journal entries, and wire transfers for year-end close.
• Served as full-time bookkeeper for Chinook Tavern; processed payroll, managed cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, managed cash reconciliations, and oversaw journal entries.
• Efficiently processed 150+ invoices weekly for Lafarge, displaying superior prioritization and organizational skills.

 

Hunter Douglas, Broomfield, CO, 1993 to 1999

Staff Accountant

• Earned promotion to prepare and process monthly accruals, reverse accrual entries in month-after closings, and perform bank reconciliations of A/P checking account consisting of 1,000 to 1,500 checks monthly.
• Reviewed, recorded and reconciled fixed assets and research and development expenditures.

 

Accounts Payable Specialist

         Steered full spectrum of A/P operations for $50M in payables comprised of more than 500 invoices per month.

         Meticulously matched invoices with check register, printed and distributed checks, and reconciled vendor statements with A/P account on monthly basis. 

         Evaluated, coded and entered weekly expense reports, consistently monitoring budget compliance.

         Contributed to devising and implementing procedures for SAP-based A/P software package. 

         Administered user training and assisted helpdesk in providing technical support to six locations worldwide.

 

 

BA in Accounting, University of Phoenix, Denver, CO, 2005

 

AA in Accounting, Parks Jr. College, Thornton, CO, 1993

 

 

Member, The Institute of Internal Auditors, 2004 to Present

 

Certificate of Completion, IIA Effective Auditing of Construction Activity, 2004

 

Certificate of Completion, Skillpath Business Writing Basics for Professionals, 2004

 

MCSE, Integrated Technology Institute, 2000

 

 

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), AS/400, Citrix, JD Edwards, Lawson, Lotus, Peachtree, Quicken, SAP, TMT, Platinum for Windows