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Phelicia Howard

Matthews

Summary

Accomplished accounting professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across project accounting, financial operations, accounts payable/receivable, and system implementation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional financial initiatives, streamline accounting processes, and deliver timely reporting in fast-paced construction and real estate environments. Strong communicator with expertise in budgeting, audit preparation, and systems migration. Recognized for proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and strategic insight.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Accountant

AS Manager - Stay APT Suites
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Lead financial planning and analysis for hospitality construction projects, managing multi-million dollar budgets.
  • Partner with project managers to develop forecasts, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial alignment.
  • Streamlined invoicing and reconciliation processes to improve month-end accuracy and efficiency.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls and support audits with documentation.
  • Provide strategic financial insight during planning and execution meetings.
  • Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.

Senior Accounting Specialist

Insite Properties
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Spearheaded full-cycle accounts payable and vendor reconciliation, ensuring accurate month-end closes.
  • Led accounting software migration project, streamlining vendor management and 1099 processing.
  • Introduced utility management system to track and optimize payment accuracy across portfolios.
  • Collaborated with property accountants to support financial reporting across multiple entities.
  • Developed internal procedures for payment, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Tropical Nut & Fruit
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained and reconciled billing files, payment logs, and account aging reports.
  • Processed daily remittance advice, credit memos, and implemented High Radius software.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies and supported timely collections.

Staff Accountant

Woda Cooper Companies
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed accruals, general ledger, and reconciliation processes for construction-related accounts.
  • Prepared financial statements, validated staff expenses, and classified charges.
  • Maintained construction budget documentation and assisted with predevelopment accounting.

Education

MBA -

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
10-2013

Skills

  • Budget Development & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Predevelopment & Construction Budgets
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • System Implementation & Data Migration
  • Accounting Policy & Procedure Development
  • Utility & Cost Management
  • Audit Preparation Support
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Audit preparation

Timeline

Project Accountant

AS Manager - Stay APT Suites
11.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Accounting Specialist

Insite Properties
11.2022 - 11.2023

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Tropical Nut & Fruit
06.2022 - 11.2022

Staff Accountant

Woda Cooper Companies
06.2019 - 07.2021

MBA -

Ohio Dominican University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ohio Dominican University

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