Detail-driven accounting professional with background in finance and banking. Experienced in financial systems, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Ready to tackle new challenges in the public service sector where talents in business administration will be valuable.
Work History
Staff Accountant
2 Years 8 Months
Baden & Plater, CPA, LLC | 01.2024 - Current
Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and non-profits using UltraTax CS.
Resolved complex tax issues arising from incorrect filings to ensure compliance.
Represented clients before federal, state, and local taxing authorities during audits and disputes.
Reduced client tax liabilities through thorough research and application of tax laws.
Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax forms, including 941s and state unemployment reports.
Utilized Accounting CS, spreadsheets, and databases for supporting documentation of schedules and journal entries.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and organizational procedures.
Director of Accounting and Finance
7 Years 8 Months
NUNAR | 01.2019 - Current
Prepared and presented annual budget estimates and revenue trends to executive board, facilitating informed decision-making.
Analyzed program revenue, costs, and profits to identify performance variances and recommend corrective actions.
Increased financial accuracy by implementing new accounting software and procedures.
Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment.
Created Excel workbook templates for budgeting, sourcing, depositing, and ordering equipment and materials.
Transformed monthly financial presentation package into statistical summaries with graphs and numerical trends for investors.
Spearheaded kickstarter event achieving 150% of revenue goal.
Managed payroll processing for 15 employees efficiently.
Drafted procedures for financial records retention to enhance compliance.
Bank Teller I
4 Years 3 Months
Arundel Federal Savings Bank | 09.2019 - 12.2023
Utilized Excel to create and manage branch settlements and cash orders, as needed.
Conducted safe deposits, merchant/vault, ATM processing, bonds and coupons, foreign currency, and night drops.
Processed 100+ customer transactions per hour with accuracy and attention to detail.
Responded to customer account inquiries totaling 130+ weekly.
Trusted with $20,000 draw limit cash-handling.
Assisted supervisor with audits and daily balancing of vault which exceeded $50,000.
Assumed leadership role in absence of supervisor and maintained bank's normal operations and procedures.
Completed transactions using Horizon XE system.
Staff Accountant Financial Analyst
8 Months
Pangea Consulting | 11.2022 - 07.2023
Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements
Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
Report analysis and findings to management team
Staff Accountant
8 Months
Arundel Federal Savings Bank | 05.2022 - 01.2023
Executed day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities including Investments, Fixed and Prepaid Assets and Ground Rents; Internal and Regulatory Reporting; Taxes; Interest Rate Risk Inputs, as well as Wire Transfers, Deposit Operations and Cash Management in support of the Accounting and Operations Division mission.
Performed variety of recurring/ad hoc accounting and financial system assignments to resolve accounting problems to support the production of consistent, quality financial statement information (e.g., FedLin balance sheets, income statements, investments) to meet management needs & requirements and maximize operational success.
Conducted market research to improve stakeholder (e.g., non-profits, community, members) engagement by raising product awareness and increasing access.
Ran pre-built queries in Synergy and One Touch databases to obtain financial analysis data (e.g., reconciliation, general ledger, audits).
Managed accounts payable system administration and backup check and ACH processing.
Maintained and updated standard operating procedures including internal controls & service objectives.
Prepared general bookkeeping of receipts and expenses for processing end of month accruals.
Utilized Microsoft Excel to prepare pivot tables/graphs and validate workbook formulas for quarterly board reports and regulatory & BOD reporting.
Assisted with audits and examinations providing complete and accurate and timely documentation.
Analyzed issues related to balancing reconciliations and general ledgers and verbally communicated solutions to management.
Utilized tact and experienced-based knowledge to resolve issues and maintain integrity of roughly 1000 customer accounts.
Successfully completed required annual Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets, and Customer Identification Program Compliance training.
Audit Intern
3 Months
CohnReznick | 01.2022 - 04.2022
Completed audit engagements that involved cash, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable.
Identified and conducted research to resolve accounting and auditing issues.
Prepared and revised periodic and ad hoc financial statement reports in Excel for senior management's decision-making.
Performed search for unrecorded liabilities.
Maintained confirmation logs and prepared audit work papers.
Assisted with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
Resolved audit issues by obtaining evidence and making client inquiries while assisting team with daily client workflow.
Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 01-2022
Dean’s List: 2017-2018, 2019-2020
The Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement: 2017 - 2018, 2019 - 2020
Master of Science - Cyberaccounting
University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | 08-2025
Completed course in Accounting Information Systems
Completed course in Financial Accounting
Completed course in Foundations of Information Security
Skills
Critical thinking
Microsoft Office/Excel
Detail-oriented
Team leadership
Organization
Time management
Auditing
Data Inputting
Monthly account / bank reconciliation
Monthly journal entries
Payroll processing
Financial reporting
Affiliations
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Association of Black Accountants
Entrepreneurship Academy
Sunrise DC
Certification
AIS - Accounting Information Security
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Baden & Plater, CPA, LLC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Staff Accountant Financial Analyst
Pangea Consulting
11.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Staff Accountant
Arundel Federal Savings Bank
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Audit Intern
CohnReznick
01.2022 - 04.2022Read More
Bank Teller I
Arundel Federal Savings Bank
09.2019 - 12.2023Read More
Director of Accounting and Finance
NUNAR
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Accounting