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Westminster, Co, Us

Full cycle accounting and management of on site crews. Perform walk through with general contractor to ensure job is in time and in budget.

Full accounting cycle with emphasis on Accounts Receivable.

Denver, Co, Us

Work closely with project managers to ensure project is on time, on budget and all permits and other approvals are in place before continuing with project. Responsible for over 200 active projects with strict billing, documentation and finalization deadlines Review maps to ensure all footage is reconciled to invoice Automated processes resulting in managing projects more effecientlyAccounts Payable and EstimatingStreamlined and documented process for submitting site survey estimates to customer. Processed all vendor invoices. Submitted construction, drop bury and emergency locates.

Recruited to implement processes and procedures for accounting, Human Resources, rental management and purchasing. Performed all day to day accounting and Human Resource activities and bring accounting records up to date. Selected Contributions:Designed and implemented procedural policies to ensure timely reporting of accounting records from branch office, cutting reporting time by more than 50% Introduced purchase order and inventory system, reducing job related expenses by 13%Negotiated with vendors to obtain discounted pricing based on volume, trimming expenses by 2%-7%Executed new procedures for Human Resources related paperwork, increasing employee morale by providing quicker turn-around time addressing employee questionsImplemented electronic submission of invoices to vendors, increasing turn-around time by 80%Created database of all purchased items, enabling identification of duplicate purchases and modifying procedures to foster more communication between project managers for improved resource management, resulting in decreasing tools expense by 20%

Commerce City, Co, Us

Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in management role with oversight of the Corporate Services Branch, which included directing nine employees. Managed Accounts Payables and Receivables, Human Resources and Reception. Maintained high standards in the reporting of financial position while meeting strict deadlines and bolstering employee morale. Selected Contributions:Collaborated with the parts department to coordinate physical inventory, resulting in a decrease of man hours needed to perform inventory by 25%Fostered an environment in which employees are motivated to deliver top performance by introducing training programs that enhanced performance and helped build a motivated workforceServed on special taskforce charged with the implementation of a major software conversion with focus on educating employees through changeReduced staff turnover by 10% in 2008, due to the success of employee-development and morale-building programsWon “Teammate of the Year Award” for recognition for the outstanding contribution in production support in 2007

Commerce City, Co, Us

Relied upon to post payments and perform collection efforts for a customer base with an average of 1500 active customers accurately. Assisted Controller in the monthly reporting and closing process. Accountable for accurate sales tax returns, adjusting errors, and handling sales tax audits. Selected Contributions:Sustained accounts receivable bad debts to less than or equal to .55% of parts, service and rental revenueMaintained accounts receivable balance at or above 83% for balances 0-60 days consistently

Commerce City, Co, Us

Responsible for reviewing coded invoices, entering into system and generating two monthly check runs. Selected Contributions:Found discrepancies in coding and developed a consistent coding system for company wide useDiscovered fraudulent activities and brought to attention of upper management for resolution

Provided comprehensive accounting and administrative support, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, maintaining the general ledger, lien waivers, reconciliations, collections, job costing, and preparing financial reports using QuickBooks. Management of all construction contracts and calculating percentage of completion. Selected Contributions:Assisted in promoting business growth that enabled the transition from a home based business to a store front locationCoordinated with project managers to adhere to defined budgets

Performed diverse accounting duties, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tracking via daily, weekly and monthly sales reports and financial reporting, while supervising three employees. Selected Contributions:Monitored shipping charges closely and implemented processes to reduce errors by 35% Performed inventory control for two companies sharing a common inventory

Provided comprehensive accounting and administrative support, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, maintaining the general ledger, lien waivers, reconciliations, collections, job costing, and preparing financial reports using QuickBooks. Management of all construction contracts and calculating percentage of completion. Selected Contributions:Assisted in promoting business growth that enabled the transition from a home based business to a store front locationCoordinated with project managers to adhere to defined budgets

Assigned significant accounting duties, including preparation of financial reports, commission calculation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, payroll, collections, general ledger and reconciliations. Designed presentation materials and mailings. Selected Contributions:Converted manual inventory system to computerized systemNegotiated special volume pricing