Ashley Osterday
Centreville,VA
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Team Lead
US Department of Justice
Washington, DC
01.2021 - Current
- Monitor daily operations and optimize processes through keen organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Efficiently manage assignments to address evolving issues and fulfil business needs.
- Allocate responsibilities based on project requirements and the unique abilities of team members.
- Resolve problems and escalated high-level issues to supervisor within specified timeframes.
- Communicate staff progress, identify deficiencies, and recommend necessary training to management.
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Assist the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
Systems Tax Accountant
US Department of Justice
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared final returns for filing with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.
- Collaborated on the preparation of comprehensive tax work papers to meet income tax return requirements.
- Interpreted and applied tax law and regulations to properly prepare returns
- Identified discrepancies in client's accounts and made necessary adjustments.
- Effectively communicated with clients, addressing their tax-related questions and concerns
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing legislation affecting taxation matters.
- Developed processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of tax preparation process.
Accountant
US Department of Justice
Washington , DC
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Identified financial record discrepancies and collaborated with stakeholders to rectify them
- Created training resources for newly hired employees to enhance their proficiency in using accounting software.
- Kept abreast of the latest developments in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Provided necessary information to external auditors during annual audits
- Managed and sustained accuracy in accounting records by developing efficient financial frameworks.
- Analyzed and provided effective implementation strategies for challenging accounting topics.
- Participated in streamlining existing workflows through process improvement initiatives.
Auditor
US Department of Justice
Washington, DC
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Recorded and summarized audit results in comprehensive reports for management evaluation
- Maintained precise documentation of audit work papers for future use.
- Implemented audit procedures by conducting thorough examinations of accounting records and financial statements.
- Evaluated compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as external regulations.
- Performed in-depth analysis of financial statements and other documents, ensuring accuracy and identifying any inconsistencies.
- Conducted interviews with personnel to understand transaction flow
- Prepared audit reports, recommending process improvements in alignment with corporate policies.
Education
Certification in Accounting -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA, US05.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA, US05.2003
Skills
- Software Application Testing
- Schedule Management
- Employee engagement
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Control
- Process Integration
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource Allocation
- Performance monitoring
- Trend tracking
Awards
Justice Management Division's "On-the-Spot" Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tax Team Lead
US Department of Justice
01.2021 - Current
Systems Tax Accountant
US Department of Justice
01.2019 - 12.2020
Accountant
US Department of Justice
04.2012 - 12.2018
Auditor
US Department of Justice
05.2010 - 03.2012
Certification in Accounting -
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics -
George Mason University
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