SARAH CREGO
@sarahcrego
Experienced project accountant specializing in construction accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated project accountant with over 15 years of full-cycle construction accounting experience, skilled at driving financial accuracy across multiple concurrent projects.
I have advanced expertise in Sage/Timberline and Viewpoint systems and a strong track record in job costing, AIA/GMP/cost-plus billing, WIP analysis, and month-end close activities.
I collaborate effectively with operations and project teams to manage AR/AP, change orders, audit support, and process improvements, consistently delivering timely reporting and reliable financial controls.
Experience
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Project Accountant
Allison-Smith Company
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Perform heavy billing and analysis (AIA, cost-plus, GMP), manage contract setup and change orders, and conduct weekly WIP and daily/monthly job cost reconciliations to ensure billing accuracy and project financial control.
Accounts Receivable Lead
CBES-US
Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Created weekly invoices with required backup, managed job costing modules (SOVs, POs, change orders), supported month-end close including WIP reporting, and led AR collections and issue resolution.
Owner / Construction Accountant
Legacy Construction Company
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Managed cost certification and vendor invoicing, maintained general ledger and financial statements, generated budget reports, and administered loan draws to support project cash flow and financial compliance.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
J.R. Hobbs Co.
Aug 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Supervised a team of 4–5, processed 1,000+ invoices monthly with 3-way matching, prepared weekly AP aging and check runs, maintained vendor records, and assisted with audits and month-end close.
Project Accountant
DLP Construction
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)
Managed full-cycle contracts and payments, recorded and analyzed job cost information, processed AIA/G702 documentation, and prepared weekly subcontractor payments to maintain cash flow and compliance.
Construction Staff Accountant
Dublin Construction
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Handled full-cycle AP/AR, job cost allocation and tracking, month-end/year-end close, prepared G702 pay applications, coordinated AIA billing, processed payroll, and produced advanced Excel reports.
Legal Assistant
Smith Garner Law Firm
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year)
Maintained confidential client files, prepared and filed legal documents, and managed attorney calendars and client communications to support case management and firm operations.
Senior Staff Accountant
WCMS, Inc.
Aug 2010 - Feb 2016 (5 years 6 months)
Performed full-cycle AP/AR, job cost tracking and allocation, month-/year-end close, prepared G702 pay applications, and managed payroll and reporting to support project financials.
Construction Project Assistant
Atlanta Network Systems
Jun 2003 - Jul 2010 (7 years 1 month)
Managed project documentation and scheduling, coordinated deliverables and deadlines, and served as liaison among project teams to ensure timely execution and communication.
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