Experience

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  Largo Concrete, Inc.

  • Tustin, California, United States

  • Sr. Corporate Accountant

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Tustin, California, United States

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  The Raymond Group

  • United States
  • Construction
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Corporate Accountant

    • Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

    The Raymond GroupJan 2021 - Present (1 year 7 months +)Bi-Weekly payroll including manual checks related to termination, anniversary, profit sharing, phantomshares, fringe benefit, employee deductions and reimbursements. Additional payroll tasks includepayroll bank reconciliations, wage garnishments, review quarterly payroll taxes, W-2s, W4, DE-4.•Process Raymond Northern CA union payments, post South West Carpenters health-insuranceallocations, calculate cost center allocations for HR benefits such as DRS, EBC, EASE, GIS, UNUMand Prudential Group.•Process VDC Engineering payroll including posting various engineering consultants job cost entries•Maintain workers comp wages compensation report for Chief Accountant as well as assist in year-endworkers comp audit requirements, Supervision GAAP worksheet, worked hours report, over-time hoursreport and vacation accruals adjusting journal entries.•Responsible for full cycle Accounting- Peachtree – Raymond Family Partners, Raymond Properties,Inc. and Raymond NV.•Depreciate fixed assets and post entries•Prep % complete – margin verification for Controller, as well as assist in tax payments, taxdistributions, annual audits, year-end apportionments, secure and unsecure property taxes,occupational lead poisoning returns, file environmental fee returns. File US Census – US Dept. ofCommerce and Business Enterprise Research and Dev., Report of Organization and Annual Survey ofManufactures, Annual capital expenditures and Annual business surveys.

  • Sr. Staff Accountant

    • Oct 2014 - Dec 2020

    Accounting for various 12/31 year-end entities (currently on Peachtree) and 7/31 year-end entities inSpectrum.•Assist Chief Accountant with 12/31 GAAP accounting schedules•Processed 1099’s for non-construction entities•Assisted with monthly and year-end financial audits•Deposited and reconciled daily cash receipts for various entities/various banks.•Analyzed D-Issue files in a monthly basis for various entities and upload files to several banks.•Reconciled union liability accounts, manage union audits and handled union payments as well asreporting hours for different unions•Maintained union wage and benefit ensuring that all rates are in compliance with union contracts andare accurately updated in Spectrum.•Prepared bid T&M rates, prevailing wage rates, work preservation or other special rates for operationsand maintain rate upgrades in payroll system

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  Pan-Pacific Mechanical

  • Irvine, CA

  • Project Accountant

    • Mar 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Irvine, CA

    • Processed billing documents (G702, G703) for lump sum, T&M and cost plus billings. Experience with Kaiser billing procedures.• Generated subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders• Collaborated with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings • Worked closely with the design and construction project managers to monitor project budgets and payments.• Worked with insurance and the request for insurance certificates, and verify General Contractors’ and Subcontractors’ liability insurance coverage and limits.• Ensured subcontract payables vouchers and supporting documentation such lien waivers, sub-tier waivers requirements are met. Investigated and resolved variances between accounting system and vendors. • Assisted controller with bank reconciliation, and supported other miscellaneous requests • Assisted payroll department with check run. Verified labor rates, unions rates and certified payroll. • Managed project budgets dealing with cash flow, invoice review, owner billing, change orders, subcontracts, compliances and other items depending on the specifics of the project.

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  Public Storage

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Staff Accountant in GL/Operations Reporting

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

    * Assisted in month end close by compiling and analyzing general ledger information to prepare necessaryjournal entries for properly stated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policywithin corporate reporting timelines* Prepared and/or reviewed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial recordswere maintained in compliance with company policy* Reviewed, investigated, and resolved accounting errors, discrepancies and reconciling items.Communicated these findings to supervisors and management.* Analyzed apartment security deposits and verified petty cash expenditures.*Processed weekly Extracts and Fundings. *Analyzed unfunded balances,R&M, CapEx and other accts . *Performed bi-weekly payroll allocations. *Reviewed and keyed in monthly recurring entries, amortizations and accruals.*Processed monthly general liability, umbrella insurance and management fees.

  • Development/Construction Project Cost Accountant

    • Feb 2000 - Jan 2008

    * Processed payment requisitions in Expedition software* Distributed/tracked construction expenditure approval sheets* Protected Public Storage assets by diligently reviewing pay applications* Compiled payment information for approval and submission to AP* Organized and accurately completed all critical support documentation* Calculated payment obligations in accordance with contract terms* Tracked lien waivers regarding construction projects

  • Staff Accountant in Cash Management Dept.

    • Sep 1997 - Nov 2000

    * Processed bank reconciliations with accuracy* Posted monthly credit card transactions* Balanced and recorded daily cash receipts* Researched all transferred and out of balance transactions

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  H&R Block

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Tax Preparer (SEASONAL/PART-TIME)

    • Jan 2001 - Apr 2003
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Seasonal position. Prepared personal tax returns.* Provided local branch customer support* Interviewed and informed clients on personal returns* Collected appropriate data and prepared individual income tax returns

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  Associated Securities Corporation

  • COMMISSION ACCOUNTANT

    • Dec 1995 - Sep 1997

    * Processed security transactions* Reviewed and issued payment for security brokers* Balanced daily receivables and commission statements* Accurately prepared corporate security broker statements