SUMMARY:

• Dynamic and accomplished Accountant with over 20 years of progressive experience handling many aspects of accounting matters, from accounts receivable, Accounts payable, payroll, 401k benefits, and time keeping.
• I have strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve accounting issues in a fast - paced and dynamic environment.
• I have strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with individuals at all levels within an organization. I am a quick learner with portable skills to resolve complex problems in any industry.
• Experience with large government contracts and various accounting software packages and tools: Financial Edged, Mas200, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Deltek Costpiont, Impromptu, DPM, Ceridian encore system, Microsoft Word 6.0, Microsoft Excel, Repertoire system, Peachtree, Accpac, Wang, Financial Edge, ADP PC Windows and ReportSmith.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ACCOUNTANT

Confidential, Greenbelt, Maryland

• Assist with maintaining the company’s accounting system and general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of month-end journal entries
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and account analysis
• Assist with preparation of various accounting reports
• Assist with creating and monitoring the budget for the organization
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile daily cash receipts
• Assist with preparation of billings and monitor convention invoicing and receipts
• Maintain accounts receivable and assist with unbilled accounts receivable
• Preparation of bi-weekly payroll
• Preparation of bi-weekly payroll journal entries
• Processing accounts payable
• Various accounting functions as assigned - Projects, Contracts and Other Organizational Duties

ACCOUNTANT /NASA-GODDARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT

Confidential, Seabrook, Maryland

• Successfully process a wide range of accounting matters concurrently while utilizing excellent analytical and accounting skills. Communicate and coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement Human Resources and Business Development.
• Processed payroll and clients invoices using Deltek Costpoint
• Prepared billing for government invoices using DCAA standards
• Assisted senior management in the preparation of financial statements and audits
• Prepared month end close reconciliation’s.
• Prepared accounts payable vouchers with proper general ledger account coding for processing
• Resolved vendor and employee invoice inquiries
• Prepared journal entries for month end close
• Generate and maintain reports using Impromptu
• Processed company travel and expense reports

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Confidential, Jessup, Maryland

• Determined billing requirements/schedule for each individual project.
• Prepared invoices and promptly billed state and commercial customers within 24 hours of job completion.
• Prepared billing for government, state and commercial customers on AIA documents.
• Prepared and filed billing for various schools to be submitted to USAC, which controls E-rate funding for payment.
• Prepared monthly customer summary statements for all delinquent accounts.
• Prepared bi-weekly customer billings and generated statements to all state and commercial customers.
• Entered cash receipts and reconciled deposit transactions with deposit slips.
• Performed reconciliation of bank statements for seven companies.
• Performed monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable aging to general ledger for seven companies.
• Coordinated Collection calls to delinquent commercial customers for seven companies.
• Set-up Jobs for all existing work to be carried out by technicians on a daily basis.
• Monitored Projects to track the progress of all existing jobs for billing purposes.
• Prepared commission data utilizing Crystal Reports.
• Reported and closed all accounting schedules monthly.
• Prepared credit applications.
• Entered and updated all information into job costing module, utilizing MAS200.
• Process and printed monthly sales and cash receipts reports for review and analysis before presenting to comptroller.
• Performed budget analysis.
• Reviewed monthly expense and revenue reports.

SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK

Confidential, Baltimore, Maryland

• Processed payroll for 1000+ salaried and hourly employees using the ADP PC Payroll for Windows.
• Reconciled payroll liability general ledger accounts.
• Generated weekly reports using Report Smith software.
• Processed payroll timely by importing pay files from KRONOS clock.
• Processed Accounts Payable using PeopleSoft.
• Resolved vendor issues and audited data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Worked closely with HR on hiring and Open Enrollment employee benefits.

BENEFITS AUDITOR AND SUPERVISOR

Confidential, Hanover, Maryland

• Analyzed accuracy of benefit information.
• Assisted with record keeping on year-end testing and company match for the 401k program.
• Managed yearly audits for the company 401k plan and completed weekly transactions of the employee contributions.
• Managed reconciliation of benefits data.
• Audited insurance plans monthly.
• Performed quarterly review of matching contributions.
• Prepared conversion for new 401k programs.
• Supervised three employees and prepared their quarterly and yearly evaluations.

ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT AND TIMESHEET ADMINISTRATOR

Confidential, Columbia, Maryland

• Coordinated labor and payroll processing for internal and external employees.
• Resolved payroll issues with Site Administrator and Tempe Payroll Office.
• Processed employee pay records for termination, new hires and transfers.
• Processed union dues and reconciled accounts.
• Administered Deltek electronic timesheet system to process timesheets and to reconcile interim timesheets.
• Maintained ET Employee database (Group changes, new employees, terminations, etc.)
• Authorized charges to picklist delegated duties to timesheet supervisors.
• Resolved invalid electronic timesheet charges not accepted by Costpoint system.
• Enforced ATSC timekeeping policies and procedures.