OBJECTIVETo obtain a full-time permanent position with a company requiring a top professional in the areas of cost accounting, auditing, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis reporting. A place where my knowledge of accounting policies and practices will be put to work with an ethical team.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS∙ Introduced cost accounting methods that reduced job cost errors by 40%.∙ Improved A/P and PO processes increasing efficiency by 25%.∙ Corrected progress billing calculations and reduced under billing errors by15%.∙ Brought current the federal tax, state tax, and child support reporting eliminating monthly penalties.∙ Corrected 401(k) and health insurance employee deductions saving thousands in annual costs.∙ Amended multi-state sales tax filings, saving $30K in overpayments.∙ Automated accounting activity from paper to Sage 100 ERP accounting system.∙ Audited historical bank records locating thousands in undeposited funds and uncleared checks.∙ Assessed financial efficiency, uncovered 20%-50% profit loss in most jobs. ∙ Successfully directed both an IRS and Department of Revenue audits.∙ Uncovered sale tax mis-filings and revenue losses going back three years.
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Graduate StudentTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Apr 2024 - PresentChandler, Arizona, United States -
Construction Controller (Temporary/Ft)Gila River Construction (Aka Gila River Sand & Gravel) Feb 2024 - Apr 2024Sacaton, AzIndustry: Remodel and new construction, commercial and residential for tribal communities.• Redesigned accounting database to support job costing efforts for construction projects. • Improved cost accountability efforts by implementing a cost code system.• Designed the Work in Progress (WIP) report for tracking POC and over/under billing activity.• Redesigned requisitions and purchase orders process for better efficiency.• Verified and processed subcontractor pay applications. • Verified and assigned job cost codes on A/P supplier invoices.• Created monthly customer A/R pay applications and T&M billing.• Reviewed and updated schedule of values as needed, processed change orders.• Assisted CFO with month-end closing and other duties and provided input on financial matters.• Weekly GL auditing and posting intercompany transactions.• Depreciation on fixed assets and amortization of prepaid assets.• Bank reconciliation and credit card transactions.• Back-up in absence of CFO and performed additional duties as required.
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Corporate Controller/Hr & Payroll Manager (Temporary/Ft)Greenberg Construction Aug 2023 - Nov 2023Gilbert, Arizona, United StatesIndustry: Home and medical facility builder for tribal communities.• Responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activity for the company.• Managed multi-entity accounting system and full-cycle accounting process. • Reviewed daily A/P and A/R activities, and account collection reporting.• Managed subcontractor compliance, commercial insurance, bonding, and legal.• Maintained job contracts, schedule of values and construction budgets.• Sales and use tax, tribal fees, and insurance rates for use in project estimates.• Monitored project accounting regulations and compliances.• Maintained multiple business licenses, registrations, payroll and tax filings for multiple entities.• Completed annual audits for the 401(k) plan, workers compensation, and GL insurance.• Managed health benefits program, payroll deductions and annual renewal.• Processed onboarding and electronic distribution of the new employee forms.• Processed weekly payroll, verified/updated employee deductions and filed payroll taxes.• Certified payroll and weekly wage reporting on government projects.• Filing of quarterly and annual federal and state unemployment tax reporting. -
Corporate Controller - (Temporary/Ft)Interiorworx Commercial Flooring Feb 2023 - Jun 2023Tempe, Arizona, United States∙ Teamed with CFO on strategic goals to increase profitability.∙ Managed all accounting functions with $30M+ annual revenue.∙ Weekly cash forecasting and positive pay reporting.∙ Managed line of credit and payment authorizations∙ Joined with Inventory Manager to improve record-keeping process.∙ Collaborated with senior management on cost reduction options.∙ Directed external auditors annual audit resulting in an unqualified audit opinion.∙ Established GAAP & SOX standards and processes not in place.∙ Weekly reporting of financial data analysis and findings to CFO. -
Director Of Accounting/Hr AdministratorMac Exteriors (Arizona Window & Door Store) Jun 2021 - Jan 2023Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesIndustry: Door manufacturing and residential remodel construction – retail sales.• Responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activity for the company.• Established accounting department for Mac Exteriors and four subsidiaries.• Implemented Sage ERP system and internal framework for accounting tasks. • Developed Internal controls and risk management.• Cost accountability efforts and cost code implementation.• Developed/Maintained Work in Progress (WIP). • Revenue recognition using percentage of complete (POC).• E-Commerce card processing and reconciliation.• Staff leadership, development, and workflow management.• Directed month-end-closing activities, reconciliation of accounts, and closing entries.• Reviewed weekly A/P, A/R and payroll activities. • Onboarding of new hires, insurance and deduction set-up.• Workers’ compensation claims, 401(k) and health benefits activity.• Weekly payroll deposits, quarterly tax reporting, and monthly sale tax.• Annual GL insurance, health insurance audits, collaborated with broker for best rates. • Managed intercompany transactions between subsidiary companies.• Optimized the management of bank and deposit activity over multiple states and bank accounts.• Revenue forecasting and review of weekly A/R collection activity.• State and federal regulatory compliance, licensing and tax forms.• Reviewed job cost reports for profitability and addressed issues on jobs overbudget.• Identified cost saving opportunities and solutions for reducing costs.• Collaborated with project managers and sales staff to identify needs and improvements.• Implemented a perpetual inventory system for identifying materials and value.• Ensure “best pricing” with suppliers by utilizing bulk purchasing and relationship building strategies.• Monthly burden allocation of labor and inventory costs for door manufacturing operations.• Depreciation of fixed assets.• Financial reporting and consolidated financial statements.
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Worked From Home Due To Covid-19Homebased Apr 2020 - May 2021San Tan Valley, Arizona, United States -
Corporate Controller/Hr & Payroll ManagerAara Construction, Inc. Aug 2018 - Apr 2020Gilbert, AzIndustry: Manufacturing of Metal Fabrication and Commercial Roofing.• Responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance activity for the company.• Staff management – hired, supervised and developed staff, managed workflow and priorities.• Maintained procedures, processes and risk management controls according to GAAP.• Reviewed awarded contracts and set-up jobs and vendors in the system.• Monitor project budgets and WIP Report to ensure project costs are in line with the budget.• Cash management and weekly cashflow reporting, general ledger management, month-end closing.• Managed monthly burden allocation of manufacturing overhead to projects.• Approved A/P, A/R invoicing, T&M, and AIA contract billings.• Reviewed and directed A/R aging and weekly collection processes.• Weekly financial analysis and SG&A expense reporting.• Reviewed bank reconciliations, credit card expenses, and departmental expenditures.• Managed on-boarding process, healthcare benefits and employee termination.• Processed bi-weekly payroll, verified/updated employee deductions and filed payroll taxes.• Calculated prevailing wages and overtime for payroll reporting on government contracts.• Filed all sales tax and quarterly federal and state unemployment reports including tribal taxes.• Processed unemployment and workers compensation claims.• Generated year-end employee W-2 Forms and subcontractor1099 forms.• Produced year-end financial reports, worked with CPA to file year-end corporate taxes.• Coordinated annual general liability and health insurance audits.
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Accounting/Hr & Payroll ManagerProvidence Development, Llc Aug 2016 - Jul 2018Mesa, Arizona, United StatesIndustry: Residential Home Building and Land Acquisitions.• Implemented Sage 100 Accounting System for construction accounting and payroll.• Reviewed awarded contracts and set-up jobs and vendors in the system.• Verified submission of W-9, GL insurance, workers comp and lien waivers on all subcontractors.• Reviewed and paid subcontractor invoices verifying Cost of Completion percentage is correct.• Weekly WIP reporting to ensure project costs were in line with the budget.• Intercompany bank transfers on land sales, prepared deposits, and reconciled bank statements.• Bank reconciliation, GL manager, month-end closings, and financial statements.• Processed home sale contracts collected earnest deposits, and calculated commission reports.• Collaborated with title companies to ensure timely close of escrow on home sales.• Filing of monthly sales tax on home sales, posted intercompany lots sales to holding company.• Prepared and filed bi-annual property taxes on multiple residential properties.• Administered new hire on-boarding and employee termination process.• Processed bi-weekly payroll and required payroll deductions.• Health benefits, and annual audits for health insurance and general liability insurance. • Filed quarterly federal and state unemployment reports.• Processed unemployment and workers compensation claims.• Generated year-end employee W-2 Forms and subcontractor 1099 forms. -
Corporate Controller, Hr & Payroll ManagerSpeedy Roofing Feb 2011 - Aug 2016Lynnwood, WashingtonIndustry: Commercial and residential new and replacement roofing.• Responsible for all accounting and financial activity.• Recruited and trained staff.• Processed bi-weekly payroll, reviewed timesheets, and managed job cost allocation.• Onboarding of new hires and maintained company benefits and claims.• Reconciled bank statements, credit card and gas statements.• Fixed assets and depreciation.• Managed insurance audits, tax audits, and healthcare benefits.• Processed and filed Liability and Insurance claims.• Managed inventory control procedures and monthly reconciliation of inventory.• Set-up new jobs, change orders, contracts, and insurance requirements.• Filed monthly sales and use tax, and weekly payroll taxes and deductions.• Calculated prevailing wages and overtime.• Internal controls, risk management and accounting documentation for 3-way match. • Maintained job schedules for new construction and WIP management.• Negotiated with vendors on pricing and scheduling.• Processed accounts payable, and accounts receivable.• Month-end closing, journal entries and financial statements.
Kathy Stowe Education Details
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Master Of Accountancy M.Acc. -
3.69 Gpa -
3.72 Gpa
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