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Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio

-Review / analyze project reports using effective principles and practices of basic cost accounting in the areas of AP vouchers, expense reports, invoicing, AR, and contract reconciliation.-Ensure invoices are compliant with company and client standards and confirmation all supporting documentation is correct.-Enter and manage budgets into Vision software. Own analysis of month end project reports.-Educate PMs on reading and understanding reports & budgets.-Work effectively with others to interpret and resolve problems.-Work independently with minimal supervision.-Provide superb customer service to internal and external shareholders.Promoted in October 2016 from Project Accountant to include mentoring, training and team leadership to Accounting Clerks and Project Accountants.

Columbus, Ohio

-Supported internal leadership of 10+ project managers as well as external stakeholders in monitoring financial performance of projects. This included budgeting, scheduling, month end processing, project accounting, reporting, cash management, and participating in proactive project reviews.-Reviewed invoices and project cost information to identify discrepancies, issues and / or concerns relative to compliance with contractual requirements.-Prepared standard prime and sub consultant contracts as well as tracking and monitoring contract modifications and incorporating contractual changes into project control system to maintain cost baseline. -Worked with Project Managers to develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure and project / activity structure that supported contract financial requirements, reporting requirements & billing terms.-Maintained data in systems relevant to program financial setup tracking, planning, reporting and analysis of the program, including journal entries, etc. Ensured program requirements were captured & scheduled.-Maintained electronic and hard copy files.-Developed effective system to track all contracts and change orders for sub consultants.

Was responsible for overseeing staff and medical practice.

Associate Of Science, Business Administration

Leadership Training For Managers

Certificate, Project Management Team

Certificate, Business Office Specialist

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Project Management

Associate Of Science - As

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Management, General