Experience

Federal Government

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  • Conducting audits that involve the systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, reports, management controls, policies, and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operation of Department of Defense and other Federal contractors • Performing multi-year incurred cost audits on Department of Defense contractors in an effort to ensure that their billed costs are compliant with contract terms and federal regulations (GAGAS, CAM, CAS) • Performing pre-award accounting system audits to determine if the design of the contractor’s accounting system is acceptable for the award of prospective contract(s) • Developing audit risk assessmenta and modifying the standard audit programs • Ensure that quantitative methods and computerized auditing techniques are being utilized as appropriate in the audit process • Reviewing Department of Defense contractor’s annual incurred cost submissions in order to determine if it has been prepared adequately and is complete • Reviewing contractor’s billings to the federal government to ensure the voucher has been prepared correctly and is billed within the terms of the contract, also approve for payment Show less



Interstate Hotels & Resorts

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

  • Maintained numerous general ledger accounts for a large publicly traded company; including fixed assets, management fee income, prepaid expenses, cash reconciliation among others, and prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly schedules for each account with explanations for significant changes in account balances • Analyzed the companies general and administrative expense accounts on a monthly basis, provided an explanation for significant changes in account balances, and determined if any expenses needed to be accrued or prior accruals needed to be adjusted • Prepared spreadsheets to reconcile reimbursable accounts, eliminations data, unbilled and advance reimbursable accounts • Prepared monthly financial statements for all of the company’s wholly owned properties and compared account balances with prior months and years, provided explanations for any significant changes in account balances • Worked with management to update policies to comply with Sarbanes Oxley requirements • Developed a number of financial reports based on system generated financial transactions • Prepared reports and reconciled subsidiary accounts to general ledger control accounts timely and accurately and coordinated financial issues with other sections Show less



Burdette Smith Group PC

• Accountant

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Preparation of a wide variety of tax returns including individuals, c-corps, s-corps, partnerships, non-profit entities and trusts • Performed audit fieldwork including tests of controls and accounting systems for c-corps, s-corps, 401k plans and non-profit entities • Prepared financial statements that meet GAAP requirements Perform diversified accounting, attest and tax assignments under the direction of managers, associates and shareholders with limited supervision • Took initiative on repeated assignments with a self-awareness of upcoming client benchmarks and tax deadlines • Assisted Managers with tax notice resolution, tax research, tax field exams and consulting services • Trained and mentored staff accountants on client engagements as needed • Drafted client financial statements, footnotes and applicable disclosures in accordance with firm policy Show less