Elyse Lee
Cheltenham,MD
Summary
Accounting Professional
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Settlement Processor
Eagle Title, LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Processed daily payments, check requests and domestic wire transfers
- Recorded payments received from clients, updated account balances, and generated reports showing cash flow
- Prepared checks for distribution to claimants based on settlement agreements
- Updated and reconciled ledger and spreadsheets to maintain consistent and accurate records
- Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors
- Calculated taxes and payments to vendors for accurate and timely disbursements
- Created and maintained client accounts in Qualia, to ensure precise reports for management.
- Managed multiple property transactions simultaneously, maintaining organized records and meeting deadlines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently processing real estate settlements and ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
CD Realty Enterprises
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Prepared cash and check deposits for the bank to include completing deposit slips and recording deposit amounts
- Audited expense reports to confirm compliance with company policies ensuring proper coding
- Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
- Prepared and processed payments manually or electronically; provided support to approve payment processing
- Confirmed payment of invoices, verified that payments were posted to correct accounts payable account
- Reconciled bank accounts at least monthly, verified deposits, and addressed inquiries from banks
- Provided various reports, reconciliations, and assignments for the year-end close, assisted with delivering information for annual audit
- Responded to vendor and internal inquiries regarding vendor and employee payment status.
- Improved cash flow management for the company by effectively monitoring and managing outstanding payables.
Property Accountant – Contract Assignment
Miracle Systems Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared monthly and quarterly capitalized property reports for TIER submission
- Generated budget variance explanation reports, capitalized expenditure, property tax, insurance, and accrued operating expenses schedules to support income statement and balance sheets accounts
- Recorded over 10 million dollars in new account assets and associated depreciation
- Prepared and posted monthly journal entries to the general ledger
- Assisted with audits by providing information and documents to auditors.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth audits, providing accurate records and responding to inquiries promptly.
Submarine Program Support Senior Associate – Contract Assignment
NTT Data Services Federal Government
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Produced customized reports for each event and prepared materials
- This included attendance reports, correspondence, and labels using appropriate technology
- Prepared complex multi-million data/reports related to the administrative, clinical, and technical aspects of the programs assigned
- Reviewed and tracked various work packages documenting the approval of technical warrant holders
- Prepared program budget reports for previous and future fiscal years
- Performed monthly reconciliation of e-Tasker and internal tracking system to for metric accuracy.
Accountant I
Spartan Business and Technology Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed expense and travel funding to ensure spending remained within the allocated government per diem rates
- Assisted senior accountant with monthly general ledger entries
- Compiled and prepared reports, graphs, and charts of financial data to present to CEO for monthly review
- Reconciled billed and unbilled costs to contract revenues totaling over $8 million
- Managed contract closeout process and prepared close out reports
- Assisted with government invoicing using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
- Prepared financial reports and statements for forecasts, assessments, and funding obligations
- Updated all digital project documentation and communicated any discrepancies with contract officer
- Set-up new employees with 1099 tax forms and ensured timely reporting.
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Urban Institute
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Processed company-wide travel requests and expense reports
- Ensured employee travel followed GSA rules and regulations
- Served as main contact with departments to ensure timely issuance of payments
- Processed weekly checks, direct deposits, and consultant payroll through ADP
- Processed domestic and international expense reports
- Managed over $800,000 in contract budgets to avoid over payment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
05.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Foundation
University of Phoenix
08.2016
Skills
- Account Management
- Federal Travel Regulations
- Financial Reporting
- Time and Expense
- Property Accounting
- General Ledger
- QuickBooks Software
- Knowledge of GAAP
Clearance
Active Secret
Timeline
Pre-Settlement Processor
Eagle Title, LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
CD Realty Enterprises
04.2018 - 03.2021
Property Accountant – Contract Assignment
Miracle Systems Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2018
Submarine Program Support Senior Associate – Contract Assignment
NTT Data Services Federal Government
07.2016 - 06.2017
Accountant I
Spartan Business and Technology Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Urban Institute
05.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Foundation
University of Phoenix
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