Karen Sadat
Stockbridge
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Accountant
RZ Construction
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepare project initiation and financial goals
- Assist project management to maintain and update schedule of values
- Work with lenders during draw process
- Manage material purchases and work orders to ensure timely completion
- Conduct contract review and scope of work
- Record and reconcile bank draws
- Reviewed and processed invoices for contractor services and materials.
- Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders.
- Managed unconditional waivers with payment for subcontractors based on project requirements.
- Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
Senior Accountant
Dream Finders Homes
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Analyzed and recorded cost of sales enhancing budget oversight
- Financial statement review and cash flow analysis
- Worked with financial consultant on annual audits
- Evaluated and onboarded new subcontractors, streamlining vendor relationships and compliance
- Prepared monthly builder bonuses based on quality control and days on market.
- Managed monthly financial close process and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
Senior Accountant
Railworks Corporation
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Worked with subcontractors for timely and accurate AIA payment applications
- Managed A/P, intercompany A/R, and bank reconciliations, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Trained new employees fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable finance team.
- Implemented contract compliance review to improve adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted cash flow forecasting for multiple projects
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, enhancing efficiency and achieving timely payments.
- Managed monthly financial close process and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
Accountant
Hotel Equities
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed financial tracking, ensuring accurate capital and operational expense oversight
- Facilitated tax compliance, filing monthly sales and use tax, and supporting audit processes
- Executed bank reconciliations, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting and cash flow analysis
- Reviewed accounting records for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Accountant
Stafford Development
07.2006 - 05.2010
- Ensured depository accounts are current and accurate with timely reconciliation.
- Maintained records of purchases, expenditures, revenue, invoices, and payments.
- Managed, maintained, and prepared financial statements and reports.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
Albany State University
Albany, GASkills
- Accounting standards
- Audit coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Internal controls
- Credit card reconciliations
- Cash flow forecasting
- Staff training and development
- Month-end closing
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Accruals and prepayments
- Project accounting
- General ledger maintenance
Timeline
Senior Project Accountant
RZ Construction
07.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Accountant
Dream Finders Homes
05.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Accountant
Railworks Corporation
09.2016 - 05.2024
Accountant
Hotel Equities
09.2014 - 03.2016
Accountant
Stafford Development
07.2006 - 05.2010
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
Albany State University