Jessica Parker Tarpley

 OBJECTIVE Dedicated, self-starter focused Accountant who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority. SKILLS PROFILE Fluent in QuickBooks, Sage 100 Contractors, CMIC, and American Contractors Fluent in Textura Certified Payroll - LCPTracker, LAUSD, DIR Microsoft Office Proficiency Professional and Mature Strong interpersonal skills Self-starter Schedule Management Meeting Planning Dedicated Team Player EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PROJECT ACCOUNTANT. – (February 2019 - Present) Contracted out as a project accountant for a large national General Contractor. Responsible for 27 projects Manage all vendor and sub payments Create journal entries for all owner billings on a monthly basis Confirm and assist the compliance department which vendors and subs are compliant Creates insurance clearing reports Creates reports for AP department and AR department clearing sub to self-work, insurance clearings Facilitator for vendors/ subs and the project team Confirming insurances and invoices are correctly job costed PROJECT ACCOUNTANT/ PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (July 2018 – February 2019) Responsible for payroll including reporting certified payroll in a timely manner, garnishments, and updating union fringe benefits and wage raises. Accounts payable, Accounts receivables (monthly progress billings, lien waivers, vendor payments, all aspects of American Contractor and Sage 100 Contractor) Assisting, managing, and following up on change order requests to the General Contractors Responsible for ensuring each job follows General Contractor standards i.e. Insurances, OCIP and CCIP, business licenses, and prelims. Created monthly A/R reports, and change order logs for monthly meetings Assisted Controller in various duties i.e. Union reporting, setting up new accounting software, and training accounts payable on the new software system. LEASING CONSULTANT – (Feb 2018 – June 2018) Successfully and professionally leased apartments through exceptional customer service Resolved resident issues and ledger inquiries Coordinated monthly Resident community events Converting leads into sales by outreach, prospecting, and lead generation Conduct background checks on the clients prior to signing any contract Prepare leases and other paperwork Evaluated unit availability on daily basis to maintain the highest level of product knowledge Receive maintenance issues from tenants & create work orders for maintenance OFFICE / ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Sept. 2015 – July 2017) E-mailing and faxing introductory packets to potential clients. Responsible for payroll including certified payroll reports for Prevailing wage projects Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable (monthly progress billings, lien waivers, all aspects of QuickBooks and payment follow up) Answering and screening Heavy phones and e-mails Responsible for ensuring each job follows General Contractor Standards i.e. Permits, Insurances, business licenses, OSHA requirements, prelim’s, releases and submittals. Assistant to CEO, COO, and field support to the General Superintendent New Hire in-take paperwork Print Plans and create bid proposals E-File RETAIL CONSULTANT (May 2011 – January 2013) Greeting customers, applying excellent customer experience to every customer that walks into the store. Responsible for counting drawer during opening and closing procedures. Assisting with customers during the activation process, and purchasing of equipment as well as accessories, wired, and escalations. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (June 2007- Aug 2010)