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ABBY WINGO

Columbus,OH

Summary

Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant (Team Lead, Fund Balance with Treasury)

DLA HQ J82
Columbus, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • During my time as the Fund Balance with Treasury Team Lead, the Defense Logistics Agency was able to achieve an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund (NDSTF) and receive a downgrade in our Fund Balance with Treasury material weakness.
  • Responsible for developing the team and improving internal processes, executing corrective action plans in alignment with our audit goals and initiatives, and coordinating critical audit actions with DLA’s Independent Public Auditors (IPA) from EY.
  • Perform the ADVANA undistributed monitoring control, ensuring that all undistributed data and percentages are in alignment with the metric and progress reporting for the Secretary of Defense’s Priority Goals for Fund Balance with Treasury.
  • Represent my team in management meetings by going through our accomplishments, problems, findings, and recommendations.

Supervisory Accountant (Division Chief)

DFAS AM&C Acquisition
Columbus, OH
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Consolidate products that are used for the Air Force and Space Force audit and Universe of Transactions (UoT).
  • Reviewing checklists that the accountants consolidate to confirm that due diligence was performed in the feeder reconciliation process.
  • Reviewing and approving journal vouchers, ensuring that reconciliations have adequate explanations for our customer, and that all procedures follow GAAP.

Supervisory Accountant (Branch Chief)

DFAS AM&C Acquisition
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Researched and corrected tie point variances every month to lead in the Army’s audit efforts.
  • Dashboard maintenance on tie points, giving management a better overview of root causes, fluctuations in fund centers, and how much progress the team makes in reducing variances throughout the fiscal year.
  • Reviewed and approved journal vouchers to aid in data cleansing efforts to retire a legacy system.

Accountant

DFAS ESS Financial Reporting – Audited Financial Statements
Columbus, OH
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Reviewed DoD component financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, supplementary information, trial balances, and elimination data provided for intragovernmental transactions.
  • Briefed DoD Agency-wide financial statements, footnotes, and variances or findings to DFAS Senior Leadership and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Financial Management Policy and Reporting team.
  • Tested key internal controls developed by Kearney and Company to ensure our team meets the requirements for a service organization outlined in Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 2018.

Financial Management Analyst

DFAS ESS Tax Office
Columbus, OH
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Implemented internal controls and complied with Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (FMR) for tax reporting purposes.
  • Recorded, interpreted and communicated financial data and plans using DoD 1099 software.
  • Supported senior management with strategic planning initiatives through detailed financial analysis and insightful recommendations.

Accountant

DFAS Departmental Reporting
Columbus, OH
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Education

MBA - Public Administration Cognate

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Lee University
Cleveland, TN
05.2016

Skills

  • Financial statements
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Auditing

Certification

  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), 08/01/20

Timeline

Accountant (Team Lead, Fund Balance with Treasury)

DLA HQ J82
05.2024 - Current

Supervisory Accountant (Division Chief)

DFAS AM&C Acquisition
04.2022 - 05.2024

Supervisory Accountant (Branch Chief)

DFAS AM&C Acquisition
11.2020 - 03.2022

Accountant

DFAS ESS Financial Reporting – Audited Financial Statements
05.2019 - 10.2020

Financial Management Analyst

DFAS ESS Tax Office
11.2018 - 04.2019

Accountant

DFAS Departmental Reporting
05.2016 - 10.2018

MBA - Public Administration Cognate

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Lee University
ABBY WINGO