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Allyson Clark

Catonsville,MD

Summary

Finance professional with significant expertise in managing comprehensive bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable. Recognized for reliability in maintaining accurate financial records and collaborating seamlessly with team members to meet organizational goals. Self-starter willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Organized and reliable, successful at meeting deadlines and prioritizing deliverables. Highly involved in month end close process. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Communicates effectively with internal customers and vendors.

Work History

Bookkeeper – Government Contractor

Catalyst Technology Consulting, LLC
08.2024 - 11.2025


  • Processed and tracked all accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely invoicing and follow-up on outstanding payments.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Collaborated with project managers to allocate project costs accurately and monitor budget variances.
  • Managed accounts payable, maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Monitored and executed the lifecycle of software and insurance prepaids for accurate expense recognition.
  • Tracked fixed assets and prepared depreciation schedules, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decision making.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders regarding financial status and provided reports as needed.
  • Maintained organized documentation for all financial transactions, facilitating easy retrieval for audits and reviews.
  • Provided support during external audits, preparing necessary documentation and answering inquiries from auditors.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Collaborated with CPA and tax professionals to gather necessary documentation for tax preparation.

Senior Revenue Accountant

Franklin Templeton
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Prepare management fee, sub advisory fee accruals for month end journals.
  • Approve monthly journal entries and reconciliations prepared by international team during month end close process.
  • Investigate differences in account reconciliations and work with internal groups or affiliates to resolve issues.
  • Analyze and provide explanations for account fluctuations for monthly, quarterly, year-end balances.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable and analyze aging for CECL implications and record allowance.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and reports for the accounting manager as needed.
  • Prepare billing for management fees and payment for sub advisory fees.
  • Involved in testing and implementation of new ERP systems.
  • Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.

Senior Accountant

Legg Mason
11.2016 - 06.2020
  • Transitioned and trained external international team to prepare revenue journal entries and reconciliations for month end close process.
  • Reviewed and approved domestic and international journal entries prepared by external international accounting team.
  • Assisted Accounting Manager with hiring and training of internal revenue accounting team.
  • Managed quarterly and year-end reporting for fixed assets.
  • Prepared reports and analysis to internal and external auditors
  • Assisted in testing of financial systems upgrade.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly close procedures.

Accountant II – Compensation

Legg Mason
12.2007 - 10.2016
  • Assisted with conversion from manual to automated stock plan management software to increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Prepared stock-based compensation footnote for 10Q and 10K filings.
  • Prepared and recorded monthly journal entries for stock option expense, restricted stock amortization for thirty-seven business units.
  • Calculated fees and prepared payments and 1099 forms for Board of Directors

In Charge Accountant

McClean, Kohler, Sparks and Hammond
12.2004 - 11.2007
  • Assisted Senior Accountants with audit and accounting engagements, including planning, budgeting, and overseeing job efficiency.
  • Developed and prepared complete, accurate and orderly workpapers.
  • Supervised, trained, and reviewed the work of Staff Accountants on audit, review and agreed upon procedure engagements.
  • Prepared client financial statements.
  • Provided accounting services including general ledger work, account reconciliations, and fixed asset depreciation schedules to non-attestation clients.
  • Researched GAAP and financial accounting matters.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

Skills

  • Financial Accounting Software – QuickBooks Certified AdvancedProAdvisor and QuickBooks Payroll Certified, Workday Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft, Hyperion Financial Management and PROCAS

  • Highly involved in month end close process – Account reconciliations, month over month analysis, and recording adjusting journal entries for prepaids, fixed assets depreciation and payroll

  • Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced use of Excel spreadsheets – VLOOKUP, Pivot tables and formulas

  • Strong time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy

  • Accounting and bookkeeping

Websites

Certification

  • QuickBooks Certified AdvancedProAdvisor and QuickBooks Payroll Certified
  • Certificate - Data Analytics - Business User Track - UMBC Training Center, Columbia, Maryland
  • Introduction to SQL CFA Baltimore, Maryland

Timeline

Bookkeeper – Government Contractor

Catalyst Technology Consulting, LLC
08.2024 - 11.2025

Senior Revenue Accountant

Franklin Templeton
07.2020 - 05.2023

Senior Accountant

Legg Mason
11.2016 - 06.2020

Accountant II – Compensation

Legg Mason
12.2007 - 10.2016

In Charge Accountant

McClean, Kohler, Sparks and Hammond
12.2004 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

University of Baltimore

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