Harvey Goltz

615 Ellingham Drive, Katy, TX 77450

281-646-1408 or 281-744-4382
hgoltz615@aol.com

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Accounting Manager / Account Reconciliation/GL / Project Cost Controller
Extensive knowledge and experience in the key areas of accounting including: A/P
, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, Budgeting, and Cost Control. Adept at preparing
various reports and conducting analysis to assist with accurate decision making
and profitability evaluation. Outstanding ability to analyze and interpret facts
and figures quickly and make sound judgments based on data obtained. Possess hi
gh standard of integrity.
Detail-oriented multi-tasker with the self initiative to complete projects with
little supervision. Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to
create budgets, develop plans and forecasts to assure realistic forecasting. In
-depth analysis of all aspects of cost management (with a major focus on project
controlling) from forecasting to actual cost determination with variance report
ing. Audited internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy, transparency a
nd to pinpoint overspending. Ensure accounting controls are adhered to and corpo
rate accounting policies are followed.
Core competencies include:
* Job Costing / Cost Accounting
* Supervisory/Management Skills
* Report Creation and Analysis
* Problem Solving
* Accounts Payable (A/P) & Payroll
* Percent of Completion Accounting
* Accounts Receivable (A/R)
* Collections
* Auditing & Risk Reduction
* Reconciling Accounts to GL

ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY
Cost Controlling:
* Skilled accounting management and auditing at both job site and regional offic
es for large scale, multi-million dollar construction projects.
* Extensive knowledge of Percentage of Completion Accounting for cost control an
d maximum profitability.
* Supervised billings process to ensure timeliness and accuracy according to con
tractual terms.
Problem Solving and Risk Reduction:
* Liaison between Project Managers and the Accounting Departments for budget dev
elopment, job cost issues, billings and more.
* Ensured the safety of projects by supervising and training both the in-house a
nd field accounting staff in the monitoring of related cost, subcontractor insur
ance and bonds.
* Expertise in union benefits and requirements.

Leadership & Staff Development:

* Built, trained and managed efficient job cost team for new Houston office.
* Selected to spearhead special projects such as joint venture project in Florid
a.
* Set-up the accounting department for the newly formed construction division of
3D/I.
Process Improvement:
* Trained others in department to optimized in-house computer systems to streaml
ine budgeting, process change orders and track costs that resulted in recovering
thousands of dollars annually.
* Implemented procedures and controls to stop incorrect processing of informatio
n and to prevent risk exposure.
* Consultant to Chief Operating Officer on the writing of policy and procedures
for field accounting.
Account Reconciliation:
* Accurately handled 15 bank accounts and tying each one back to the general led
ger monthly.
* Met deadlines 100% of the time for both weekly payroll and month-end closing r
equirements.
* Produced timely reporting of cost variances (actual vs. budget).
* Distributed costs for company assets (equipment) to each project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Accountant US PIPELINE, Houston, TX 2007 -
2008
Cost Control Consultant (Contract position) LOGI SOURCE, Stafford, TX 2007
Field Office Manager AUSTIN COMMERCIAL, Sugar land, TX 2006 -
2007
Assistant Cost Consultant to British Petroleum (Contract position)
TURNER & TOWNSEND, Houston, TX
2006
Construction Cost Accountant 3D/INTERNATIONAL, Houston, TX 2004 - 2005
Project Accountant AMEC/ACI (Joint Venture), Houston, TX 2001 - 2003
Cost Accountant APPLIED FINISH SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, TX 2000 - 2001

Finance Manager (promotion) 1998 - 2000

Project Accounting Supervisor (promotion) 1993 - 1998
Project Accountant 1987 - 1993
SWINERTON AND WALBERG CO., San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX 1987 - 2000

COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
Reflections, Prolog, Star Builders, 20/20, Computer Guidance Corp., Cost Point,
CMIC, 10 key
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Accounting Certificate from Healds Business College, San Francisco, CA