Experience

Hager Sharp

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Manage the finance and accounting department in ensuring smooth, efficient, and accurate operations• Build and maintain solid working relationships with internal project managers and client contracting officers and/or leads• Provide financial management training and education as necessary to project managers and other project staff• Oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) process, including reviewing and approving AP vouchers, monitoring open AP to ensure timely payment, reviewing and approving check disbursements.• Identify discrepancies and/or concerns for project managers and Controller and support reconciling any issues• Oversee the payroll process, including maintaining the payroll system, reviewing and approve bi-­weekly payroll submissions, reviewing labor, and comparing actual labor cost to payroll cost• Review and approve regular journal entries, prepare and implement adjusting journal entries• Maintain the general ledger (GL) and ensure its accuracy and consistency• Reconcile the corporate cash account and various ledger accounts• Conduct the month end close• Support the Controller on audits and with the development of financial reports required by any external regulatory or financial body• Prepare specialized reports and conduct ad hoc financial analyses for specific contracts as needed by project managers• Support the Controller in conducting financial analyses as well as developing and enforcing financial policies and controls, including developing and enforcing guidelines pertaining to expense reports• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and ensure their accuracy



Ripple Effect

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Performed various accounting functions – accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets accrual & depreciation, and financial reporting• Reviewed and prepared month end journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles• Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports• Supported the Director of Finance on ad hoc projects and other requests• Performed ad hoc research and analysis as requested by management• Proactively recommended process improvements• Responded to inquiries from internal staff, external vendors, and clients• Prepared supporting documentation for the tax returns and external tax auditors• Drafted policies and procedures to aid with staff questions and training• Assisted with the annual review and audit of internal controls, policies and procedures• Other duties as assigned



Rose Financial Solutions

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant- Accounts Payable, Cash Disbursements & Billing

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Management of the delivery of timely and accurate disbursement services (accounts payable, cash receipts and billing processing) for multiple clients • Follow best practices using RFS proprietary technologies including RFSPayables, RFSPayments, and RFSPurchasing • Oversee data integration between systems, ensuring data integrity and internal controls • Troubleshoot integration issues and error logs • Scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring key metrics for deliverables (project management) • Serve as liaison between operations and IT; maintaining regular communication to identify and implement system enhancements • Lead accounts payable, cash receipts and billing transitioning of all new clients • responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving financial assurance issues and control weaknesses, questions, and problems related to accounts payable, cash receipts and billing management programs and improving financial operations and systems.• Establish a comprehensive reconciliation and analysis program to validate the financial data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness while recommending best practice to fix problem areas • Maintain current documentation of best practices • Train, lead and mentor a team of associates • Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned



GHG Advisors

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Billing Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Prepare and research all monthly and advance invoices fulfilling the requirements for fixed price, time and materials, milestone & phases, product services, research and development and cost reimbursement projects• Recommended revisions and modifications to existing financial reporting systems to improve effectiveness, efficiency and economy.• Examine documents, transactions, records and accounting reports and processes in accordance with GAAP, FASAB, OMB and GAO accounting standards. • Reconcile and invoice corporate credit card and reimbursable expenses with each project.• Supervise accounting temps and accounting interns as well as reconcile company’s 87 credit cards. • Audit and Reconcile biweekly/monthly billable hours and expenses while negotiating contract modifications and disputes and taking appropriate action including termination of contract with clients. • Maintain back-up for all invoices generated while protecting confidential data and maintaining HIPPA regulations • Formulate, develop and maintain day-to-day operational practices, policies, procurement plans and procedures for billing department and assigned contract acquisitions• Consult with internal and external staff regarding changes of corporate time and expense and accounting software• Implemented new time and expense entry accounting software policies and procedures as well as authored procedure and instructions.• Train and serve as the point-of-resource for all new W-2 and 1099 employees and consultants on time-and-expense-entry accounting software policies and procedures• Executed Accounts Payable Manager duties concurrently for 15 months while new manager was hired• Serve as acting team leader/supervisor during director of accounting’s absence • File all electronic and paper state and federal corporate taxes• Complete year-end general ledger closing procedures and financials and assisted reporting and audits on an ongoing basis

• Accounts Payable Supervisor

  • May 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Supervised accounting assistant and accounting interns • Train and served as the point-of-resource for all new W-2 and 1099 employees and consultants on time-and-expense-entry accounting software policies and procedures Processed and implemented ACH and wire payment system for vendors and 1099 employees• Processed and distributed checks to vendors on a biweekly basis• Reconciled and processed W-2 employee’s and 1099 employee’s cost reimbursement adhering to the projects guidelines and contract assigned• Corresponded with vendors and employees about discrepancies and updates on their accounts and contracts• Checked balances of all invoices for accuracy and validity• Inputted and coded invoices on a daily basis• Performed internal account audits• Reconciled company’s 62 credit cards • Prepared additional credit card applications

• Staff Accountant

  • May 2010 - May 2012

  • Reconciled company’s 53 credit cards• Reconciled company’s checking account• Processed and distributed checks to vendors on a biweekly basis• Reconciled and processed W-2 employee’s and 1099 employee’s cost reimbursement adhering to the projects guidelines and contract assigned• Corresponded with vendors and employees about discrepancies and updates on their accounts• Checked balances of all invoices for accuracy and validity• Input and coded invoices on a daily basis• Performed internal account audits• Prepared additional credit card applications



Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism

• Government Relations Services

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Arranged travel and lodging for Senators through internal and/or external agents as well as prepared travel authorization and travel vouchers• Designed and implemented document filing system • Procured supplies, miscellaneous services, furnishings and equipment from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids or existing contracts. • Coordinated time and delivery of purchases and acquisitions.• Contracted maintenance and repair of equipment and furniture with aid from General Service Administration. • Updated and maintained the inventory listing of property and conducted inventory reconciliations. • Handled phone and email inquiries made to the commission.• Coordinated accounts payable, accounts receivable and major bookkeeping activities.• Re-routed external and internal calls to the respective staff• Prepared expense reports, delivery schedule reports, and reimbursement reports while keeping up invoices and reconciled accounts. • Ensured we remained within budget allotted and that accounts had funds available for items being purchased. • Processed miscellaneous invoices for payments to vendors and contractors and routed to General Service Administration when appropriate.• Tracked and managed commission’s phone, Blackberries, and corporate credit card accounts while maintaining the contract guidelines with each vendor• Corresponded with the General Service Administration about billing and payment matters



The Phillips Collection

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounts Payable Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Matched invoices to the correct vendor information and appropriate account• Coded invoices using the correct account codes, cost centers, and project codes• Determined payment dates and vendors to be paid on a weekly basis• Checked balances of all invoices for accuracy and validity• Processed and disbursed checks on a weekly basis• Filed documents so that vouchers and invoices could be retrieved quickly when questions arose• Prepared credit applications• Prepared annual 1099 forms for vendors• Assisted with renewal of corporate licenses and permits• Responded to vendors and employee payment inquiries• Assisted with annual audit



Arthur Bell Jr. & Associates

• Tax Department Intern – Fund Group

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously• Prepared balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and assisted in preparing footnotes• Worked closely in teams and initiated meetings to discuss project updates and progress• Prepared partnership and trust returns for high net-worth individuals with multi-state returns • Allocated partnership taxable income to partners in accordance with partnership agreement • Reviewed client prepared trial balances and determined appropriate adjusting journal entries