1. Tyraina O’Neil
6520 S. 48th Lane
Laveen, AZ 85339 tyrainahiggins@gmail.com 602-531-1050
SUMMARY
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable, accounts
receivable, AIA billing, administrative duties, which produce efficient business operations. Highly
organized and dedicated self-starter who meets project deadlines, proficient at vendor
management, while performing multiple tasks within a fast paced environment. In-depth
knowledge of accounting programs such as Microsoft Office, AS400, Timberline, PeopleSoft,
Sage 100, Sage 300 and JD Edwards.
Qualifications include:
Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Journal Entries
Expense Report Preparation AIA Billing Skilled Problem Resolution
Organized Proactive Detail-oriented
Education
Bachelors of Science: Accounting January 2014
University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Emphasis in Business Administration
Professional Experience
Project Accountant
Sunstate Builders - Tempe, Arizona Mar 2016-Sept 2016
 Project set-up and Owner contract setup in Timberline.
 Reviewed, and entered subcontractor AIA pay applications monthly.
 Assist project managers to complete accounting and project deadlines.
 Communicate and assist subcontractors with Textura related questions
 Reviewed and updated all subcontractor insurance certificates.
 Tracked all lien waivers for subcontractors and sub-tier vendors in Textura.
 Processed ACH & Textura payments and compliance processes.
 Tracked submission of 20-day preliminary lien notices.

2. Accounting Clerk/Biller
Wilkinson Floor Covering, Inc. (contract work) - Tempe, Arizona Sept 2015-Mar 2016
 Enter Schedules of Values for billing into Sage 100.
 Compares contract documents to the dollar amounts entered into Sage and resolves any
discrepancies.
 Organize and prepare billing documentation to ensure all contract activity is billed for
each job and that no work goes unbilled.
 Resolves any billing problems or errors by reconciling invoice discrepancies and maintain
good relations with the vendors.
 Perform monthly reconciliation of A/R by maintaining an up-to-date billing system.
 Processing payments and applying payments to customer accounts.
Staff Accountant
Lennar Homes - Tempe, Arizona April 2014-Sept 2015
 Code vendor invoices for Accounts Payable and get proper approvals, mailing of
carrier/vendor invoices.
 Process journal entries closings on homes for the month to properly reflect the revenue
and expenses on the financial reports.
 Prepare journal entries, accruals, & assist in month end close process.
 Work on the Balance sheet reconciliation binder with Assistant controller.
 Protect the company by requiring subcontractors/suppliers to provide insurance, and lien
waivers.
 Track preliminary notices, and requested missing supplier releases.
 Vendor setup as needed.
Accounts Payable Specialist
K. Hovnanian Homes - Phoenix, Arizona Oct 2010-Apr 2014
 Entered approved invoices for G/L, direct, indirect, deferred sales, land, warranty, and
design center and corporate.
 Reviewed invoice batches and expense reports to ensure that the necessary approvals
were made before processing.
 Tracked preliminary notices, and requested missing supplier releases.
 Protected the company by requiring subcontractors/suppliers to provide insurance, and
lien waivers.
Project Accountant
M3 Companies LLC - Phoenix, Arizona March 2008-August 2010
 Obtained approval for invoices and enter invoices in Timberline software.
 Reconcile accounts payable issues with vendors as required.
 Release checks to contractors after confirming insurance, lien waivers, letters of
authorization, and all other requirements before release of check.
 Handled the tasks of generating financial reports.
 Responsible for handling the Sales/Use Tax every month.

3. Project Accountant
Wespac Construction - Phoenix, Arizona March 2007-March 2008
 Individually manage AIA billing, lien waivers, and subcontractor insurance certs for 12
construction projects simultaneously.
 Communicate and assist subcontractors with Textura related questions.
 Tracked all lien waivers for subcontractors and sub-tier vendors in Textura.
 Processed Textura payments and compliance processes.
 Tracked 20-day preliminary lien notices.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Meritage Homes - Scottsdale, Arizona July 2005-March 2007
 Entered approved invoices for G/L, direct, indirect, deferred sales, land, warranty, and
design center and corporate.
 Reviewed invoice batches and expense reports to ensure that the necessary approvals
were made before processing
 Tracked preliminary notices, insurance, lien waivers and requested missing supplier
releases from subcontractors/suppliers.
 Manage the Corporate American Express virtual and hard card monthly processing and
reconciled transactions to insure that they are properly documented with the designated
forms and approvals from departments.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kyocera Solar Inc. - Scottsdale, Arizona May 2002-June 2005
 Ensured accurate input of invoices, expense reports and matching purchase orders to
invoice/packing slips were paid in a timely manner.
 Working with purchasing and other groups to identify and capture vendor discounts
when available.
 Reconciled invoices to vendor statements and audit invoices for accurate
pricing/quantities.