Theresa S. Phipps
Rickman
Summary
Over 40 years in accounting and human resources, managing comprehensive accounting systems including payroll, tax administration, and multi-currency transactions. Expertise in global client accounts and financial reporting enhances operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Administrator
QUALCON, INC.
Houston
09.1998 - 03.2021
- Currently performing all aspects of accounting in Peachtree, including payroll for US and International employees/contractors and payroll taxes, quarterly taxes, accounts payable accounts receivable, general ledger, financials, journal entries, and balancing accounts.
- Personnel, administered health insurance, property insurance, workers compensation and payment of all property taxes.
- Working with Windows 8 and Peachtree Sage 2016.
Accounting
RADLER ENTERPRISES TEXAS, INC.
Houston
03.1994 - 03.1997
- All accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger input and generating monthly reports for 14 commercial/industrial projects.
- Processed payroll for 25-30 employees.
- Assist Vice President and assist answering phones when needed.
- Used PC Network version AMSI, WordPerfect 5.1 and 6.0, Lotus 3.0.
Financial Reporting and Property Accounting Supervisor
FULLER-MACFARLAN REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Houston
06.1993 - 03.1994
- Monthly reporting to over 20 institutional, governmental and individual owners for approximately 50 properties.
- Handled all system responsibilities, created special reports, and supervised 04 accounting clerks.
- Set up new properties on system, closed out sold properties when required and prepared end of month distributions if required.
- Used System 36 based AMSI with report generator, J.D. Edwards, Skyline, Lotus 1-2-3, 3.1+, WordPerfect 5.1, CompuServe and Professional Write.
Assistant Comptroller
COWPERWOOD COMPANY, INC.
Houston
09.1989 - 06.1993
- Accounting and risk management responsibilities for 08 projects.
- Account payable, accounts receivable and general ledger on AMSI system, semi-annual audit assistance, annual operating escalation and property taxes.
- Administered LTD/Health Insurance, Workers Compensation and assisted in payroll preparation on ADP for 35 employees.
- Used AMSI software, Lotus 1-2-3, always, WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1, Harvard Graphics and Express Publisher.
Accountant/Office Manager
PARDOE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
Houston
12.1987 - 09.1989
- Responsible for all accounts receivable, account payable, answering phones, payroll, financial information on four projects and all clerical duties.
Clerk/Typist III
UTILITY FUELS, INC.
Houston
01.1986 - 08.1987
- Typed all Quarterly Updates and Annual Budges as well as ordering all supplies.
- Answered phones and assisted Accountants with work overflow.
Commercial Land Researcher
REALCOMP, INC.
Houston
08.1984 - 09.1985
- Surveyed selected areas of Houston Metroplex for commercial real estate being offered for sale.
- Made contract with owners, entered all data into Wang VS 85 computer and generated reports for clients of RealComp.
Education
Tennessee Tech University - Accounting Major
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN08-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education
Tennessee Tech Univeristy
Cookville, TNJones Real Estate School - Real Estate Salesman's License
Jones Real Estate School
Skills
- Typing Contract Award (UIL) - 90 WPM
- Financial analysis
- Payroll administration
- Budget management
- Accounting software
- Customer service
- Invoice processing
- Conflict resolution
- Audit support
- Accounts payable management
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- General ledger maintenance
- Month-end closing
- Expense tracking
- Project accounting
- Accounting software proficiency
- Debt collection
- Intercompany transactions
- Year-end closing
- Accrual accounting
- Accounts receivable management
- Written communication
- Personal bookkeeping
- Accounting operations
- Payroll management
Revision Date
06/15/16
Additional Employment
- 10/01/82, 08/31/84, CIT Corporation
- 01/01/82, 08/31/82, Provident Life Insurance Company
Timeline
Accounts Administrator
QUALCON, INC.
09.1998 - 03.2021
Accounting
RADLER ENTERPRISES TEXAS, INC.
03.1994 - 03.1997
Financial Reporting and Property Accounting Supervisor
FULLER-MACFARLAN REAL ESTATE SERVICES
06.1993 - 03.1994
Assistant Comptroller
COWPERWOOD COMPANY, INC.
09.1989 - 06.1993
Accountant/Office Manager
PARDOE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
12.1987 - 09.1989
Clerk/Typist III
UTILITY FUELS, INC.
01.1986 - 08.1987
Commercial Land Researcher
REALCOMP, INC.
08.1984 - 09.1985
Tennessee Tech University - Accounting Major
Tennessee Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education
Tennessee Tech Univeristy
Jones Real Estate School - Real Estate Salesman's License
Jones Real Estate School