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 Implemented and tested 3 life cycles of Oracle system upgrades from 10.7 through 11i to 11.5.10.2. This led to the addition of I-Time, I-Expense and AP Scanning which increased deliverables turnaround, decreased processing cost and improved cost reports results. Improved payroll processing and Weekly Close by identifying/resolving issues and eliminating inefficiencies. Reduced closing time by 50% reducing need for Support and Developer’s time and increasing real time deliverables to upper management. Identified issues and resolved discrepancies in Monthly Accounting Close.  Performed System Administrator/Super User functions in order to solve all errors in AP/AR/GL/PA/PO modules which improved system integrity and end results.  Generated various in-house FSG. Investigated and addressed various systems, floating and complex issues, and reports to improve business processes. Provided training to over 300 users on I-Time and I-Expense. Devised and provided instructional training to PA, AR, AP and GL personnel. Created documentations for Oracle Financial System for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements and assisted outside departments on SOX compliance protocols.

 Improved internal reporting process by automating with Excel macros and Visual Basic, dramatically enhancing reporting efficiency.  Created and integrated various mass allocations to greatly improve forecast accuracy. Created monthly consolidated financial P & L for senior management. Reconciled Project Accounting to GL to Access Database and ensured Oracle data tied to field systems. Provided assistance and coordinated with outside groups to obtain raw financial information. Analyzed, highlighted and reported potential problem projects within districts. Created financial and ad hoc reports using FSG in Oracle 10.7. Prepared and organized budget and re-forecast figures.

 Designed and implemented billing system which increased cash flow by over 15%. Created new change order procedures which increased bottom line profit by over 30%.  Audited and controlled payroll for internal divisions. Field audited and inspected all major jobsite activities. Prepared certified payroll and served as company representative during Department of Labor audit. Developed financial models based on data from estimating department. Designed and produced financial spreadsheets and reports on capital budgeting, financial forecasting, cost analysis and cash flow analysis. Advisor to Project Managers and to clients regarding financial issues and environmental compliance.

 Prepared various reports to management, independent CPAs and bank representatives including balance sheets, financial statements, depreciation of capital equipment reporting, and federal, state and real estate taxes. Prepared payroll, W-2, WRS-2, Federal 940, 941, corporate taxes, state taxes, sale and use taxes. Designed and prepared financial spreadsheets of capital budgeting, risk analysis, financial forecasting, working capital management and capital structure. Audited and controlled GL, trial balance, AR, AP, JC, bank reconciliation. Negotiated contracts, change orders and lines of credit. Reviewed, audited and negotiated workers compensation, general liability and other corporate insurance policies.

B.S, Chemical Engineering

B.S, Finance