Cuiping Zhu
Woodhaven
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented entry-level accounting professional with experience supporting accounts payable and financial reconciliation processes. Strong attention to accuracy, organization, and deadline management. Highly adaptable and eager to learn new accounting functions, tools, and systems beyond AP, with a strong interest in building a long-term career in accounting and finance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Democracy International
Bethesda, MD
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed subcontractor and subgrant invoices by verifying invoice details, reviewing financial backup documentation, reconciling cash advances, and ensuring accurate project allocation and GL coding. Organized subcontract and grant contract documentation, maintained tracking records, resolved discrepancies, and supported timely payment processing and financial reporting.
- Reviewed and processed corporate credit card expenses in BILL.COM, ensuring accurate project allocation, expense coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies before reconciliation and posting to SAGE 100.
- Reviewed and submitted ACH payments and Prenote batches to the bank, ensuring accurate processing and timely transactions. Double-checked payment amounts and transaction numbers before submission to minimize errors and prevent delays.
- Assisted with vendor setup by collecting W-9 forms, vendor banking information, and contract documentation, then setting up and maintaining vendor profiles in SAGE 100 to support accurate payment processing and record management.
- Supported audit processes by pulling and organizing requested files, including invoices, supporting document, and contract documentation, to ensure timely and accurate audit responses.
Accounting Intern
Democracy International
Bethesda, MD
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Reviewed monthly financial reports submitted by field offices by verifying all supporting backup documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Ensured proper project allocation and GL coding, and identified discrepancies or missing information through detailed transaction review. Communicated with field office staff to resolve issues and obtain clarifications or corrections. Imported finalized reports into SAGE 100 for reconciliation and posting.
- Reviewed consultant invoices and worklogs against agreements, validating hours, rates, and total amounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with LOE. Identified discrepancies, coordinated corrections with project team, and maintained updated payment records in Sage for accurate reconciliation and timely processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Information System
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12-2024
Skills
- Quickbooks Online
- MS office
- Procurify
- Attention to Detail
- Language: English and Chinese
- Microsoft Excel
- SAGE 100
- Invoice Review & Reconciliation
- Time Management & Organization
- BILLCOM
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Democracy International
03.2024 - 08.2025
Accounting Intern
Democracy International
07.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Information System
University of Maryland