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Arlington, Virginia, United States

- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse workforce, including salary calculations, benefits administration, and payroll tax compliance. - Collaborate with HR and finance teams to implement and administer retirement plans, such as 401(b), and medical saving (HSA, FSA) plans. - Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including deductions, bonuses, and other compensation components. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and stay updated on changes in legislation and reporting requirements. - Streamline payroll processes by implementing automation and technology solutions, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced errors.

• Supported the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process for the Executive Leadership Team that includes GM’s and the Board• Supported Senior FP&A Manager with annual budgeting process including improving upon the financial model, aggregating inputs from GM’s and creating budget template• Prepared audit worksheets, schedules, reports and supporting documentation during the annual audits and the preparation of the 990 tax returns

Bethesda, Maryland

Financial Consultant in the national unification of a large US hospitality organization.

Arlington, Va

Provided leadership, oversight and guidance for the operation of grant accounting and compliance functions, including review and preparation of budgets and amendment, preparation of grant reports and financial documentation

•Provided internal audit services to a large pharmaceutical company during a takeover operation - Gene Logic Inc.•Provided accounting for securities and investments services to various non-for-profit agencies •Provided various account reconciliations for a large international agency - PAE

Baltimore, Maryland Area

•Managed account payable and account receivable functions and general cash of 5 accreditation programs•Collaborated with program directors to review and analyze budget/expenditure variances •Reviewed the general ledger for its accuracy and prepared the monthly closings•Developed and maintained various financial schedules to assist in the annual financial statements audit •Coordinated HR activities (payroll & retirement) •Directed the evaluation and implementation of new payroll service

Hyattsville, Md

•Developed a comprehensive system of internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company’s financial information•Provided financial analyses and recommendations to owner, and advised about resource utilization