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Dallas, Tx, Us

• Effectively manage a Project Accounting team consisting of up to 4 direct reports. • Lead and direct a team of accountants in preparing financials for industrial, office, retail, development/construction, association and data center projects on behalf of Clients. • Act as a liaison between the Client, property management and the project accounting team. • Act as a single point of contact for assigned Clients and ensure Client requests are completed in a timely manner with the utmost professionalism. • Review financial statement packages prior to submittal to Clients to ensure accuracy and consistency of report presentation prior to submission to clients. • Work in collaboration with the property management team and assigned accountant to successfully transition properties whether newly managed, acquired, sold or foreclosed. • Identify training needs, track performance, coach, prepare year-end reviews, and motivate team. • Lead transition and setup of new property assignments. • Promote positive internal and external customer service including open and constructive communication with property management to foster a positive relationship. • Assist accountants with processing and/or calculating debt, real estate taxes, sales tax, margin tax, deferred rent and owner distributions. • Ensure proper recording of purchased and sold projects as well as loan refinancing. • Review presentation of fixed assets for appropriate depreciation/amortization. • Develop and facilitate training for the accountants for real estate specific accounting processes, variance analysis review, budget review, operating expense reconciliation review, and accounting software. • Maintain an in-depth understanding of Stream Policies and Procedures and ensure accountants’ compliance with same. • Provide “Best Practices” accounting policy and procedures guidance and direction to accountants and property management. • Coordinate Client requests on an “as needed” basis.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service. • Assist Assistant Controller/Controller with special projects and provide team leadership. • Perform secondary review for new accountants/accounting team members. Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis and reporting with limited direction from supervisor. • Provide in-depth review, support and guidance to multiple property management teams and accounting team members during the property budgeting process and expense reconciliation preparation. • Suggest new processes and efficiencies for project accounting.• Preparation of monthly financial statement packages including creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fixed asset depreciation and amortization roll-forward, advanced review of general ledger and income statement, bank statement reconciliations, in- depth review of property manager variance comments, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Supervision of assigned accountants/team members with evaluation of their work product for accuracy and completeness. • Preparation and submission of Sales & Use Tax returns as applicable. • Project cash management; Ensure critical timely payment of utilities, taxes, mortgages and owner distributions. • Review and posting of cash receipts along with review and processing payments of vendor invoices.• Frequent communication and interaction with property management team and limited assignment of client relationship contacts.• Identify training needs and provide technical guidance to accountants/team members. • Lead and/or assist with property transitions and setup of new project assignments. • Properly record the closing statement for purchased projects and/or sale of projects. • Ensure compliance with SOC I requirements for self and property management team.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Prepare and review financial statement packages and ensure accuracy, consistency, timeliness and adherence within client requirements. • Assist with internal training, special projects and mentor team members.• Perform secondary review for new accountants/accounting team members. • Provide in-depth review, support and guidance to multiple property management teams as well as accounting team members during the property budgeting process and expense reconciliation preparation. • Supervision of assigned accountants/team members with evaluation of their work product for accuracy and completeness. • Identify training needs and provide technical guidance to accountants/team members. • Lead and/or assist with property transitions and setup of new project assignments. • Properly record the closing statement for purchased projects and/or sale of projects.

Dallas, Tx, Us

⦁ Provide internal and external reporting of a portfolio of projects and their financial results.⦁ Works with property management and provides in depth analysis of the project’s financial performance.⦁ Supports budgeting process and expense reconciliation preparation review of data at a basic/intermediate level with limited direction from manager.⦁ Prepares recurring and ad hoc analysis and reporting with limited direction from manager.⦁ Is an internal and external customer service leader and assists manager with more complex issues. Mentors and shares knowledge with team members.⦁ Preparation of monthly financial statement packages which includes: creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fixed asset depreciation and amortization roll-forward, in depth review of general ledger and income statement, bank statement reconciliations, in depth property manager variance comment review and balance sheet reconciliations.⦁ Ensures internal and external deadlines are met and utilize experience and industry knowledge to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.⦁ Frequent verbal and written communication and interaction with property management team and manager.⦁ Interacts with clients as needed on basic/complex issues with assistance from manager or supervisor on more advanced issues.⦁ Preparation and submission of Sales & Use Tax returns as applicable.⦁ Project cash management: ensure critical timely payment of utilities, taxes, mortgages and owner distributions.⦁ Review and posting of cash receipts. Review and process payment of vendor invoices.⦁ Assist manager with transition of project assignments.⦁ Ensure compliance with SOC I requirements for self and property management team.

Charleston, South Carolina, Us

Charleston, South Carolina, Us

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.• Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.• Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting.• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Franklin, Tn, Us

• Analyzed cash flow to determine cash position and distributed to executive level management • Performed wire transfers and reviewed bank activity reports in order to ensure that all incoming and outgoing payments are processed appropriately• Prepared check requests and related payment authorization forms; facilitated payments to vendors and other contractors; coordinated with management for approval signatures• Managed the Debt Summary process and reconciled with the banks as part of month end process• Responded to audit inquiries in a timely manner and made calls to banks directly to clarify adjustments or items on the bank statements in order to reconcile activity or properly code it• Acted as a point of contact for auditors to confirm bank balances • Consulted with accountants to maintain accurate and detailed financial records• Software: Microsoft Dynamics, Excel

Nashville, Tn, Us

• Supported preparation of monthly financial statements and budget variance analysis• Assisted in managing month end close process• Managed general journal entries as part of month end process, ensured that all recurring entries were posted• Prepared monthly journal entries, including contract labor, expense accruals, bad debt, and amortization of prepaid expenses• Analyzed and reviewed bad debt• Reconciled balance sheet accounts and resolved any discrepancies• Balanced inter-company accounts• Administered sales and marketing incentive compensations programs• Ensured Accounting transactions were properly coded and reported• Assisted with other financial reporting and special projects • Software: Great Plains, Excel, Access

Washington, Dc, Us

• Responsible for the verification of Veterans' insurance coverage for inpatient and outpatient services; • Verifies benefits, policy number, pre-certification requirements, Insurance contact information, and effective dates of coverage; • Responsible for all reimbursable billing activities including consideration of professional services and facility services, sharing agreements, Medicare, and pharmacy billing; ensures that all billable cases are identified and that bills are generated;• Validates claims for billing purposes ensuring eligibility and referring questionable coding for review; • Responsible for billing, including humanitarian, tort feasor, workman's compensation and no-fault auto accidents; • Researches and resolves problems and posts payments, adjustments, denial codes, and non-payment collections; • Performs follow-up on explanation of benefits received from third-party carriers to maximize revenue and reviews payments to ensure consistency with insurance policy terms; • Applies payments to the appropriate bill or refunds to the applicable party; • Uses the electronic explanation of benefits and electronic funds transfer systems to verify liability, validate accuracy of payment, resolve discrepancies, and follow-up on old accounts; • Provides input for responding to Congressional inquiries, explains eligibility and entitlements to Veterans, and researches and responds to questions on billing and account status