Accounting Manager Generalist who learns quickly. I analyse a situation, define the problem and working with the people impacted come up with solutions that work. I have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. I enjoy problem solving, defining and setting up processes, and training people in the work flow. Member of the accounting team who manages budgets for land development of communities, including maintenance of budgets in contract management software and corporate accounting software; schedule review meetings with project managers, finance groups, and other stakeholders; reconcile unexpected costs in both software accounting systems.Managed a team of three accountants who worked with the land development manager and finance teams. Oversaw budget reviews, input of project information into the system, saw that legal requirements were met, and the project deadlines were met in a timely manner.Team leader for team that automated reconciliation processes for the company, streamlining the process from three weeks of man hours to one week of man hours.Part of the team that consolidated and updated two disparate divisions into the Primavera Contract Manager system. Helped to streamline and update how contract management was done by establishing processes that increased productivity of all users of the system by 500%.Tax preparer who also teaches advanced classes for continuing education units for state tax preparer certification as well as preparing federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small business owners, corporations and estates.