Accounting and Finance

My mission is find solutions to keep your business profitable. I do tax planning so there are no surprises at the end of the year. For new clients I will provide a free bench marking report. This compares your business with like businesses in your industry. It will show the strengths and weaknesses of your business so I can concentrate on turning the weaknesses into strengths.

Prepare purchase requisition, processing invoice, preparation of accruals Assist in developing and conducting budget execution reviews to monitor execution performanceResearch and analyze unliquidated obligation, providing support and assistance to program officesAssist in establishing projections for, and monitor the execution of, funds received from all sources.full range of budget execution tasks, formulation, and spend plan supportBudget information is correct and consistent with previous/current budget submissions, and provide a draft to the respective government lead for review/approval Program/Budget interface/liaison support on budget, and execution issues, and interpret budget guidance for applicability to budget submissions and ensure compliance of policies and directives

Prepare of purchase requisitions, processing invoice, preparation of accrualsActs as a time card administrator for the overall programAssists in setting up/managing charge codes for all programsPerform time charging trainingTracks program commitment and contract deliverables Processes expense reports and purchase ordersSupports research activities on programs Audited and processed employee's and consultants travel and expense reports ensuring they were in compliance with FAR, (FTR)carried out all of the accounting responsibilities for the program

Prepare and review monthly reports used for client invoicing Generate accounting-related reports for account teams, agency and outside use Responsible for processing monthly clients billing running billing reports to use to review/approve the billing and running various budget report used by account teams once billing is complete Ensured billing is completed in a timely manner and within client billing deadlines Completed all necessary billing back-up as required by the client. Maintain proper documentation for all billing, transfers & write-offs Obtain proper approval/documentation for all write offs. Run weekly budget reports used by account teams Performed all accounting activities for all department, entering expenditures and revenues ensures that all transactions are properly coded, approved, signed, and documented creates journal entries of cash receipts, including cash applications/cash posting, electronic transfers, credit card payments, monies from debit cards machines and cash registers Interfaced with contracts administrators, Program Managers and financial Analysts to discuss and resolves program cost and billing issues Maintain financial records and files of Republic Service Performed business to business collection to collected on outstanding balance and run, review ageing reports Support financial statement audit process, which includes working closely with finance and accounting personnel to compile records, source documents, and audit trails, and prepare audit support documentation

Responsible for conducting research and updating vendor files, activating or deleting individual files Verified payment accounts, entered information into SAP accounting system to ensure printed checks and contact with customers Assisted payroll preparation by calculating time details and other duties Provided reporting and analysis on accounts payables and some payroll Knowledgeable and skill to maintain funds control and accurate reporting of accounting data through automated systems Ensured SOX compliance for contracts and supporting documentation Assisted in review and control of accounting procedures, data, and reports within a complex, operating level accounting program Maintain contract pay files and ensure payment package are complete prior to providing finance for payment. These steps include identifying appropriate paying station; transmission to paying station; adjusting available balances in tally sheets; and verification of payment in the entitlement system after payment made

From 2007 to 2010, I worked at BAE Systems as a senior specialist where I utilized my in-depth knowledge of accounting programs like Deltek Costpoint, Advantage Cognos and SAP, served as a senior Account Payable Lead Specialist responsible for maintaining an entire accounting program characterized by number of operating accounting systems and related programs, acted as a senior accounting professional, responsible for operation and management of BAE Systems financial accounting operations and worked both independently and as a team leader in identifying areas of accounting operations in need of review, evaluation and/or improvement. I also ensured adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP compliance standards, provided reporting and analysis on accounts payable related data, interacted with all levels of employees to resolve issues and answer inquiries, assisted in review and control of accounting procedures, data and reports within a complex, large, operating level accounting program/ Additionally I assisted with programs’ start-up close-out performance, analysis, time and labor reporting and analysis, subcontractor maintenance, monthly financial close, customer reporting, problem and pricing.

In 2006, I began working as a specialist for L3 Communications where I was responsible for conducting research and updating vendor file, activating or deleting individual files as well as verifying payment accounts, entering information into systems to ensure printed checks and contact with customers.  Assisted with the Procurement Process Full Cycle Accounts PayableAssist with accruals and reclassify of GL accounts when needed and other duties when neededConducted research on payment errors due to error in the data entrySupport internal and external customers of Defense Finance and accounting service Defense agencies, DOD, Military Departments, non-DFAS as neededUtilized professional accounting and audit skills to maintain oversight for implementing appropriate laws, directives, and regulations of internal control programs and proceduresAlso ensure compliance with internal procedures and DAR/FAR government regulationsParticipated in audits and interfaces with auditors to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate regulations Assist with month-end close and monthly reconciliation procedures Assist in the analysis of accounts and recommend preparation of adjusting journal entries Assist in validating adjusted entries to ensure financial statement and account balance data is accurate Lead or Assist Accounting Manager with all system enhancements testing and implementation efforts and or procedures to increase efficiencies within Accounts Payable

In 2005, I worked at CSC as a payroll specialist. My role’s responsibilities involved handling responsibilities of processing tax deposits and quarterly tax return as well as balancing mater payroll,Performed the tasks of preparing and filling various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports Responsible for importing and exporting report from the accounting and payroll computer programs for further processingSupport the design and documentation of processes that utilize payroll and personal data in the management of payroll budgets.Handled the tasks of updating and maintaining personal payroll files and database of employeesPerformed responsibilities of assisting employees, supervisors, and timekeepers with database training, payroll issues, and requests for payroll information on a regular basisHandled the tasks of identifying payroll discrepancies and processes necessary correctionsPerformed the tasks of reconciling payroll account balance like benefits, time sheets, and wage attachments to maintain accurate account balanceResponsible for preparing documents like ACH transfers, retirement plan transfers, verification of employment and salary for referenceReporting information and resolves staff payroll problems in coordination with the Finance/Accounting Department participates in budget preparation and mid-year budget revisionsAssist in the computation and documentation of work-year and payroll requirements to support operation plans, programs, objectives, and budget requirements; develop manpower-costing methods and budget exhibits; monitor work-year and payroll execution, and assist in developing recommendations and utilization Support the management of payroll funds to include; supporting the formulation of payroll; the establishment of projections for payroll execution and budget estimates; supporting financial analysis, and supporting the development of payroll formulation reports as required to meet management needs

In 2004, I worked within the capacity of accounting analysis at ENSCO Incorporated where it was my responsibility to offer credit and adjustments to customers’ accounts, enter and reviewed billing information for sale contracts, post revenue and billing totals to counts receivable, make and issue monthly invoices for clients’ usage, obtain approvals for vendor and sub-contractor invoices, code and enter vendor invoice into Cost Point System and also provided invoice set-up invoices preparation and submission according to the specific term of the contract. Additionally, I ensured compliance with SOX contract billing and receivable requirement for approval and supporting documentations for invoices update, maintained, and reported on the weekly aged trial balance, worked with all levels of management and staff, reviewed project financial statements quarterly and annually, reviewed quarterly income statement, cash flow statements and other data provided by the private sector partner and ensured data was received and composed in accordance with the legal documents governing the privatization transaction.

In 2002, I gained employment at Fairfax Medical Laboratories as a processor. My role demanded answering and resolving patient inquiries regarding procedural costs and insurance billings information, ensuring proper submittal of invoices to clients and patients, creating a process document on the billing process and completed payment posting and adjusted accounts as needed.