1. David Chavez
Larkspur, CA 94939
dtchavez@att.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtchavez
Objective: Accounting Associate
Experience
Revenue Accountant (2002 –2015)
Contract Specialist (2000 –2002)
Administrative Assistant (1999 –2000)
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO clients include more than half of the top 100 banks in the world)
Ensured proper revenue recognition for a typical workload of 100 to 200 global accounts
Recognized revenue of from 1to 2 million dollars per quarter
Analyzed 10 to 20 contracts monthly for appropriate revenue recognition and GAAP
compliance
Entered journal entries in Oracle General Ledger module for quarter and year-end close
Coordinated with other departments during the project lifecycles to ensure accurate, timely
billing
Met critical deadlines for GL, P&L and Balance Sheet reports on a monthly basis without fail
Reconciled balance sheet accounts related to assigned contracts on a monthly basis (unbilled
receivables, deferred revenue, and cost accruals) billings and revenues over $500,000 per
month
Analyzed revenue versus monthly forecasts and provided explanations for budget variances
Consulted with other departments such a Legal, Sales, Project Delivery for reaching
agreement
Provided supporting documentation for internal or external auditors each quarter and year-
end
Worked with managers to improve procedures and controls and continually improve
processes
Progressed from Administrative Assistant to Revenue Accountant with increasing
responsibilities
Skills
Proficient in Oracle Enterprise Business Suite - especially A/R, A/P, & PA modules
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel (pivots & formulas), Access, Word, and
QuickBooks
Knowledge of US GAAP, SOP 97-2, SOP 81-1, EITF 00-21, and EITF 03-5
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to describe detailed issues and
resolutions
Well-organized and possess strong analytical skills with a strong motivation to learn new
skills
2. Professional, detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, independent, humorous and outgoing
Education
B.A. Psychology - Antioch University
M.S. Counseling - San Francisco State University
Certificate in Gestalt Therapy - Gestalt Therapy Institute of San Francisco
Certificate in Computer Information Systems - College of Marin
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting – College of Marin (in progress)
Awards
Commendation Medal – United States Air Force
Virginia Lee Block Scholarship Award – San Francisco State University, Counseling
Merit Award – College of Marin CIS Computer Club