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Elisabeth Van Der Ham

Clarksburg,MD

Summary

Dedicated financial professional with demonstrated history of integrity, efficiency and accuracy in accounting management. Eager to apply Non Profit/For Profit organizational knowledge in accounting, cash flow optimization and financial reporting.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CPA

Gilbert & Wolfand, PC
Washington, DC
08.1996 - Current
  • Reviewed client's financial records and prepared tax returns.
  • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for clients.
  • Developed and implemented internal controls for client operations.
  • Performed reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Prepared budgets, forecasts, cost analyses and variance reports.
  • Reviewed corporate income taxes, sales taxes and payroll taxes for accuracy.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.

CPA

Romano & Mitchell
Bethesda, MD
08.1994 - 07.1996
  • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for clients.
  • Reviewed client's financial records and prepared tax returns.
  • Performed reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements.

Accountant

Lester & Company
Silver Spring, MD
01.1991 - 08.1994
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05-1990

Skills

  • Tax planning
  • Auditing procedures
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Cost accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll Management
  • Closing procedures
  • Invoicing
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Process Management
  • Financial Management
  • Documentation
  • Operations Management
  • Tax Preparation
  • Payroll
  • Quickbooks
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Financial statement preparation
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Reporting
  • Audits
  • Audit Coordination
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Willing to Learn
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Proactive and Focused
  • Team Building Leadership
  • Compliance Assessment

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the State of Maryland

Timeline

CPA

Gilbert & Wolfand, PC
08.1996 - Current

CPA

Romano & Mitchell
08.1994 - 07.1996

Accountant

Lester & Company
01.1991 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland
Elisabeth Van Der Ham