1. Margaret Ann O’Brien
Rosenberg, Texas 77469
margaretannobrien@yahoo.com
832-740-2744
Financial and management accountant acknowledged for sound decision making abilities,
analytical skills, business acuity, ongoing education and problem solving skills.
Experience:
Align Strategic Partners., Contract Accountant June 2015-June 2015
Performed General Ledger analysis for downtown Houston client
VitaLiving Inc., Accountant, September 2013-October 2014
Not-for-profit social service agency providing group living and care to individuals with
intellectual disabilities.
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and Medicaid compliance. Supervised a
staff of three with oversight for payroll for 190 employees, billing to state Medicaid systems,
IT, and Accounts Payable. Preparation of costs reports, financial statements, Medicaid
audits, and rate enhancement reports to the State.
American Friends of Guinea, Accountant, February 2013 to September 2013
(Contract)
Temporary Accountant assisting the agency in preparing 2011 and 2012 revised financial
reports, using program allocations. Preparation of 2011 and 2012 Form 990. Audit
preparation for 2012.
West Houston Assistance Ministries Inc. (WHAM), Accountant, 2004-2012
WHAM is a 30 year old not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) in Houston, Texas. The mission of the
organization is to assist the needy in the west side of the city. Assistance is provided in the
forms of Basic Needs. Food, clothing, rental assistance, utility assistance, and job search are
some of the services which they provide. WHAM also operates a resale store, which
provides funds for operations.
Responsible for all facets of accounting, including general ledger, not-for-profit accounting,
strategic planning, and cost accounting. Detailed areas of responsibility included: GAAP

2. compliance; production and accuracy of all month-end financial reports, including profit and
loss statements, balance sheet, and cash flow reports, plus ad hoc reports as requested;
converted cash systems to accrual; prepared Annual Consolidated and Departmental
Budgets for Board Approval; provided all internal account reconciliation for year-end audit;
processed payroll using Hartland Payroll Systems, maintained all office systems, fire and
intruder alarms, permits, cleaning services, and all vendor contracts; developed process re-
engineering enabling systems to work more effectively; maintained all MIS systems and
servers; prepared bank and general ledger account reconciliations; supervised all resale store
operations; liaison to the Finance Committee; responsible for all company contractual
obligations and approvals; coordinated meeting with insurance agents to provide the best
health, dental, vision, and life benefits for employees, for the lowest monthly premiums;
handled all human resources functions; interviewed all potential new hires and processed all
new hire paperwork; deal with quality assurance regulatory agencies; wrote accounting and
procedures manual; negotiated with vendors saving tens of thousands of dollars in cost
savings when negotiating new contracts; prepared data for 990 filing by auditor; annual audit
data preparation; proper recordings of restricted revenues, recurring and all journal entries.
Contract Accountant through Resource Connection, 2003-2004.
Chase Bank of Texas: Bond Division (Recording of all dividends and interest on all bonds);
Toshiba (Reconciled old computer data to new PeopleSoft system); Reliant Energy (handled
accounting for subsidiary, which required accounting for foreign currency); Enron (worked
on all bank reconciliations for the Broadband Division); Tyco & Valve Control
(reconciliations for year-end audit); Christians Development Co., Inc. (Reconciliations).
Catering Associates LP, Accountant, 2002-2003
Catering Associates was a catering and event company that provided the food and the venue
for their clients in their own home or other venue.
Developed new accounting systems and procedures; performed various accounting
functions for a newly established partnership of catering and event productions; set up a new
company computer with all general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
and collections; responsible for job-cost tracking systems and reconciliations of all accounts;
supervised a staff handling accounts receivable and accounts payable; audited monthly
receivable and payables report to general ledger.
Iron Access Inc., Controller, 2000-2001
Iron Access is a manufacturer of wrought iron gate systems and access systems used by
many of the residential and commercial communities throughout the Houston area.

3. Responsible for cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable and collections;
prepared daily and monthly job cost data and the annual budget; prepared journal entries;
reconciled all general ledger accounts for month-end close; responsible for Human
Resources, benefits for administration and payroll preparation; prepared and audited AIA
contracts and invoicing.
Education: Bachelor of Science Business Management/Finance, LeTourneau
University, Houston, Texas
Certified Volunteer Manager, Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Pennywise Resale
Store
Software Skills include:
Microsoft Excel Ceridian Payroll Cyma Systems
Microsoft Word Hartland Payroll
QuickBooks ADP Payroll
Peachtree Turbo Tax
SAP MAS90