Cynthia R. Washington
Havana
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Analyst II
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
03.2018 - Current
- Conducts Expanded Audits of Payments (EAPs) of state expenditures and disbursements in accordance with approved audit plans. Provides a written report of analysis to Bureau management.
- Conducts review of state agencies' contracts and grants according to established Bureau criteria. Provides a written report of analysis to Bureau management.
- Audits and processes State agencies' vouchers and MFMP payment requests to ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal requirements.
- Performs research, analyzes problems, and develops recommended actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Team Lead in my supervisor's absence
Professional Account Specialist
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for accounting functions associated with the auditing and scheduling of payments to vendors, providers, and other agencies.
- Audit and processes State agencies vouchers and MFMP payment requests to ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal Requirements.
- Conduct reviews of state agencies contracts and grants according to established Bureau of Auditing criteria. Provide a written report of analysis to Bureau management.
- Conducting Expanded Audit of Payments (EAPs) of state expenditures and disbursements in accordance with approved audit plans, Provides a written report of analysis to Bureau management.
- Responsible for the posting of Unclaimed Property Vouchers each morning.
- Responsible for the keying of manual investment vouchers for various agencies.
Senior Professional Accountant
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsible for auditing various agency vouchers and MFMP transactions to ensure payments are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, CFO memoranda and when applicable ensure payments are in accordance with the contract.
- Responsible for the posting of the Unclaimed Property Vouchers.
- Serve as team lead for the distribution of vouchers for daily workload.
- Serve as liaison with agency finance staff to resolve any outstanding issues as it relates to payments.
Accountant IV
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
08.2010 - 10.2013
- Responsible for auditing, record keeping, encumbering and processing of complex contractual service obligation for the Contract section as determined by management.
- Responsible for verification of invoice for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts as well as applicable rules, regulations appropriate statues, directives, policies and procedures, contract and or court orders, DMs, Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Accounting and Department requirements, including verification of funding source and transaction types.
- Responsible for the quarterly reconciliation of FLAIR outstanding encumbrances, payables, expenditures, and commitments for assigned contracts via researching, coding and entering accounting corrections necessary to update contracts and project files in flair.
- Assist in preparation of certification forward and reconciling year-end entries regarding payables.
- Performed other related duties as required by supervisor or management.
Accountant III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Responsible for encumbrances and payments of invoices for all contractual, fixed capital outlay, grant-and-aid and loan obligations of the department.
- Responsible for disbursements of funds and reports to the Water Management Districts and other agencies as related to the Water Management Lands Trust Fund (WMLTF), Surface Water Interim Management (SWIM), Save our Everglades, and Florida Forever programs.
- Researched and validated transaction dates for 20 and 40-day prompt payment compliance.
- Performed research and communicate with vendors, DFS and department personnel.
- Performed other related duties as required by supervisor or management.
Accountant II
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Responsible for encumbrances and payments of all the general operating obligations incurred by the department.
- Responsible for processing some travel reimbursements request and related expenses.
- Process payment through My Florida Market Place (MFMP). Audit and Reconcile Division of Rec & Parks state purchasing cards.
- Responsible for printing MFMP reports and reconciling invoices.
- Assist with P-card handout and 10% audit and utility count.
Accountant I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Pre-audited and processed expenditures relating to purchases made by DEP program areas.
- Counted and distributed daily work to ensure timely processing of department obligations.
- Performed Quality Assurance review of sampled Disbursement vouchers utilizing Oculus software.
- Process payment through My Florida Market Place. Audit and Reconcile Division of Rec & Parks state purchasing cards.
- Process payment for field purchased orders and Tallahassee purchase orders.
Accountant I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
11.2002 - 11.2004
- Encumbered and paid invoices for contracts, fixed capital outlay, grant-in-aid and loans.
- Encumbered and processed payments of Storage Tank Reimbursement and Clean-up Program.
- Entered data of all coded disbursement transactions into FITS/FLAIR.
- Reviewed voucher summary and daily input report to verify payments processed for accuracy.
- Performed other related duties as required by supervisor or management.
Education
Data Entry -
Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL07.1992
Business Admin (Masters) -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona04.2025
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL02.2013
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Analytical thinking
- MS Excel
- Time management
Awards
Academic Honors, Fall 2010
Timeline
Government Analyst II
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
03.2018 - Current
Professional Account Specialist
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
04.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Professional Accountant
Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Accounting & Auditing
10.2013 - 04.2016
Accountant IV
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
08.2010 - 10.2013
Accountant III
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
07.2008 - 08.2010
Accountant II
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
02.2007 - 06.2008
Accountant I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
12.2004 - 02.2007
Accountant I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
11.2002 - 11.2004
Business Admin (Masters) -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Data Entry -
Lively Technical Center
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