On temporary assignment for a client taking on the role of Property Accountant. Stepped in to assist client's staff with year end CAM reconciliations/billings and prepare monthly financial reporting. Quickly learned JD Edwards accounting software to prepare reconciliations and financials.

Prepare monthly financial package for assigned portfolio of 3 retail centers and 1 mall. Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations and variance analysis. Utilized Kardin for budget and CAM reconciliation purposes.

Monthly close for 7 office buildings. Journal entries with backup, monthly CAM true-up entries and detailed variance explanations. Prepare same store comparisons at quarter and year end.

Prepare monthly financial close for multiple properties and clients in a timely manner. Duties consist of preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, review variance comments, prepare cash flows and assist property management team as needed.

Supervise a staff of 2 senior fixed asset associates and 1 fixed asset associate. Facilitate and ensure that monthly close deadline for Oracle Fixed Asset sub-ledger is met.Review and approve upload batches prepared by clerks.Prepare depreciation analysis and capital expenditure schedules using Excel VLookups, pivot tables and linking numerous worksheets into a summary for presentation at monthly variance meetingUpdate monthly PP&E roll-forward, developed monthly, quarterly and year to date worksheets that are automatically updated through Excel formulas to ensure accuracy throughout the year.Research old variances in accrual accounts and make the necessary correcting entries.Track entitlements based on individual contracts.Monthly balance sheet reconciliations using Excel format and linking detail worksheets to summary tab.Developed and prepared for implementation CIP Capitalization process.Worked with internal and external auditors providing schedules as requested.Respond to store manager questions regarding P&L questions and research items as requested.

Review utility accrual entry calculations and accrual information received from 3rd party utility management firm.Responsible for all real estate transactions for approximately 1000 stores, distribution centers and corporate facilities flowing into the general ledger.Prepare FASB13 straight-line rent calculations for new leases or option leases when exercised.Manually verify calculations for accruals or prepaids received from Lease Administration and make corrections as needed, update monthly entries.Process personal property taxes for timely payment.Variance explanations for assigned business segments using detailed Excel reports generated using Essbase.Present variances explanations to peers, directors, controller and CFO.Maintain Excel spreadsheets detailing all real estate transactions for approx. 1000 stores monthly utilizing VLookups to determine stores needing additional analysis due to undetermined variances.Balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and make any adjusting entries needed in the following month.Ensure all entries for the period are recorded accurately and timely.Pre-prepare entries that can be posted prior to close to ensure strict month end deadline is met.Assigned to implementation team for AMT software (Lease Administration Software). Worked with internal and external auditors providing schedules as requested.

Colliers International - Temporary Assignment - 4 weeksPrepared financial statements for retail and commercial properties.Backup for Accounts Receivable and cash application.Backup for Accounts Payable.Review approximately 100 lease abstracts for completeness and accuracy.Hunt Properties - Temporary Assignment - 2 monthsCatch up 6 months of financial statements, due to software conversion for several retail centers.Reconcile differences between systems and sub-ledgersJournal entries, including accrual entries.Developed monthly reporting to include reconciliations and check list at the Controllers request.Prepared reporting packages including financial statements for ownership and financial institutions to meet reporting requirements.Bank reconciliations for most of the properties owned and managed.Assisted Controller with special requests.; 3 weeksFilled in for empty position during monthly close.Responsible for several medical office centers.Bank reconciliations.Variance explanations for all accounts that exceed the threshold.Journal entries including accruals.Balance Sheet reconciliations.Completed financial statement packages for review of upper management

A results-oriented institutional investment advisory firm, which focuses on meeting client investment return expectations.; Review monthly reporting packages for accuracy from third party management companies, which included residential, retail, office and mixed use properties.Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for 11 joint ventures (holding level) and 1 industrial building.Review and prepare quarterly client reporting packages for total client portfolio.Provide financial information to analyst for NCREIF reporting.Assist in guiding/directing new third party management companies in accounting procedures and processes.Available for questions from new third party management companies regarding use of CTI.Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for portfolio.Prepare and review annual budgets, provide feedback to executive committee.

Revised guidelines/procedures based on conversion to MRI to allow an accountant unfamiliar with the portfolio to prepare monthly reporting package. Prepare monthly financial reporting package for approximately 35 buildings (industrial and office) in Southern California and Denver.Responsibilities include: bank reconciliations, straight line rent calculations/entries, calculating and updating depreciation, preparation of monthly funding requests and record monthly accruals when needed.Interact with property managers and owner accountants.Review accounts payable coding for accuracy prior to posting.Updated information required during software conversion from CTI to MRI. Including maintaining parallel books for first month.

Assumed responsibility for Canadian operations financial statements.Prepared both Canadian dollar and US dollar consolidated financial reports for corporate roll-up.Developed knowledge in currency exchange.Maintained Canadian bank accounts, verifying that deposits and check were processed in the correct bank.Prior to assuming Canadian projects, handled several projects consisting of corporate reporting on a national client basis.Reported on each national client to determine profitability of each contract.Invoiced monthly management fees to clients.Worked closely with project managers to prepare monthly reforecast.Processed accounts payable, including coding and batching.

Prepare monthly financial statements consisting of:- Coordination timely receipt of information from remote sites.- Preparation of journal entries for monthly activity (revenue, cash receipts, funding from parent. Corporation, payroll, note payable/capital lease activity, depreciation and any adjusting entries needed).- Analysis of Profit & Loss Statement by preparing a variance report to explain and compare any revenue and expense increase/decreases.- Review all expense accounts for accurate coding by payables department.- Bank reconciliation.Aid remote subsidiary locations in obtaining correct information to better their operations.Special projects for the Transportation Controller and Chief Financial Officer i.e. bank due diligence reports, special spreadsheets for lenders.Discuss month end results with General Managers at each subsidiary.Gain knowledge of the various directions of the transportation division.Train new staff accountants on existing operations and monthly closing procedures.Troubleshoot Prelude software.Orient new acquisitions with Precept procedures, closing documentation required from their location and monthly closing schedule.

Maintain all accounting functions through financial statements.Price out and invoice all service work orders.Supervise accounting assistant, who performs accounts payable functions and sales order conversion.Supervise purchasing personnel, who provide all equipment and supplies for the sales and service departments enabling them to perform in a timely manner.Supervise human resource/payroll individual to ensure accuracy of payroll records.Answer employee questions regarding any procedures within the corporation including but not limited to the accounting area.Coordinated conversion from Peachtree (DOS) to Peachtree (Windows), allowing for transition to be completed with little disruption in the normal workflow.Instrumental in the coordination and implementation of MAS 90, along with developing a training schedule for the appropriate employees.Implemented new procedures for inventory tracking providing more accurate information for upper management.Modified chart of accounts and financial statement layout into a functional format to aid management in the decision making process.Complete financial statements and fiscal year ends for corporate CPA to prepare tax return.Perform other special projects as required for the expansion of business relationships with new customers and vendors.Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (1993)Performed all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.Answerable for collections and accuracy of customer accounts.Maintained accounts payable and accuracy of vendor accounts for weekly check printing.Assisted in coverage of the receptionist position, which includes logging service calls (SMART).