Ambitious and self-motivated Accountant with exceptional research and qualitative abilities. Fiscal budgeting and forecasting expert.
Skills
Fiscal budgeting knowledge
Accounting operations professional
Strong communication skills
Superior attention to detail
Account reconciliation specialist
Advanced bookkeeping skills
Self-motivated professional
Budget analysis
Accounting procedures consultant
Tax Returns
Affiliations
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Honors-Member since 2013 *Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor
Society *Active member of Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
Work History
01/2015 to Current
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANTTHE DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL – Washington, DC
Responsible for the general accounting function including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations.
Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the Comptroller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department in a non-profit environment.
Ensured adherence with company regulations by assisting in the development and maintaining accounting policies and procedures per auditor's recommendations.
Managed financial operations by performing reconciliations and collections efforts within a timely manner.
As a result, receivables collection time decreased by over 20% during my tenure.
Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.
01/2007 to 01/2015
ACCOUNTING MANAGERTHE INTELLIGENT OFFICE – Washington, DC
Recruited to provide administrative and office support in a fast-paced virtual office setting for over 200 firms.
Maintained confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
Served as the key staff member for training, customer, billing, and service related matters.
Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts.
Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled.
Introduced new and efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.
Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
01/2006 to 01/2007
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTTHE OLIVE GROUP – Washington, DC
Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Compiled annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.
Served as corporate liaison between the finance, IT and marketing departments.
Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
01/2005 to 01/2006
BRANCH TELLER SUNTRUST BANK – Hyattsville, MD
Maximized customers' banking experience by providing excellent customer service, explain account and product information, and process banking transactions.
Promoted to assistant head teller duties which included handling night deposits, ATM replenishing in addition to basic teller duties.
Optimized staff development and performance by assisting in training and supervising new tellers.
Created member account profiles on Sun Trust Bank online banking program.
Organized, stocked and maintained the teller window area.
Education
2015
Bachelor of Science: Accounting University of Maryland, University College - Adelphi, MD
4.0 GPA
Member of the American Accounting Association (AAA)
