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Karen Mason is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in auditing, management, leadership, and accounting. She has worked in various roles, including Director of Cost Accounting, Senior Pricing Analyst, and Pricing Manager, and has expertise in Cognos, Auditing, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Fixed Assets, Incurred Cost Submissions, Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, and Finance. She has held positions at Empower AI, Danya International, Inc., Houston Associates, A Raytheon Company, and ENSCO, Inc., and has a Bachelor's Degree from Wheaton College (MA).

Experience

  • Empower AI
    • Reston, Virginia, United States
    • Pricing Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Feb 2024
      • Reston, Virginia, United States
    • Senior Pricing Analyst
      • Dec 2014 - Mar 2023
      • Reston, Virginia, United States
    • Director of Cost Accounting
      • Jun 2009 - Dec 2014

      Lead the project set up, population of billing history and project cost history phases of CostPoint conversion from MAS accounting software system. Performed project set-up and all aspects of project maintenance including development of generic billing formats utilizing Deltek’s CostPoint Accoun...

    • Director of Cost Accounting /Contracts
      • Jun 2001 - Jun 2009
      • Arlington, VA

      Performed project set-up and maintenance, utilizing the Deltek CostPoint Accounting System. Prepared monthly invoices and developed reports using Cognos Impromptu. Developed and submited cost proposals for contracts and grants, including preparation of detailed budgeting data, reps and certs, and...

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • Dec 1996 - Jun 2001

      Developed more than 1,400 invoices annually on 120 contracts in Ensco’s most profitable division using the Deltek CostPoint Accounting System. Performed project setup and maintenance. Trained and advised other corporate accountants on the use of the Deltek CostPoint Accounting System; consulted with Senior Project Managers to develop innovative reports using the Cognos report writer program (Impromptu).

    • Senior Accountant
      • Sep 1998 - Mar 1999

      Prepared cost estimates for Federal Government Task Plans of Action and developed project cost plans that accomplished management project goals within resource restraints. Monitored contract costs and maintained tasks within budgets. Developed monthly accounting reports and established accountability in Ensco’s material purchases. Managed Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) and developed the annual report of Federal GFE. Had direct interface with clients such as the Federal Railroad Administration.

    • Staff Accountant
      • Aug 1997 - Sep 1998

      Created, maintained, and prepared contract invoices for two Ensco divisions. Developed and processed corporate property tax returns; prepared, processed, and reconciled portions of the Ensco Financial Statement and payments for group insurance premiums (medical, dental, and life) affecting all Ensco employees. Researched and tracked all corporate fixed assets. Prepared corporate asset depreciation and audit schedules.

    • Accounts Payable Clerk
      • Dec 1996 - Aug 1997

      Was responsible for receipts and payments using the Deltek CostPoint System. Created Ensco’s weekly sales reports using Microsoft (MS) Excel. Maintained vendor invoice files, prepared vendor payments, and approved invoices for entry into the Deltek system. Reviewed voucher reports, input monthly journal entries into the Deltek system, reconciled the Ensco miscellaneous account to the general ledger, and prepared daily cash reports.

Education

  • Wheaton College (MA)

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