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Work History
Education
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EUMALA S. BRAITHWAITE

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Coordinator

The American Society Of Hematology
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Temporary contract position lasting 6 months
  • Handled day-to-day Accounts Receivable processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Assist with month-end close and collection reconciliations.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations and monthly financial reporting.
  • Responsible for investigating and resolving system discrepancies.
  • Manage outside contractor team of 5 individuals regarding payment and collection issues, clearing account receivables and unapplied receipts.
  • Investigate credit card chargeback occurrences and update customer accounts as needed.
  • Interact with the other departments to resolve day-to-day issues involving finance using internal ticketing system.
  • Serve as back-up to other Accounting Coordinator.

Staff Accountant

Public Company Account Oversight Board
Washington, DC
08.2021 - Current
  • 40 Hours/week remotely
  • Manage on average about 30-40 customers daily to immediately find resolutions for account and billing issues via email while providing excellent customer service.
  • Offer advice and direction to help clients better understand financial accounts and billing.
  • Listen to clients and assisted with navigation of complex systems involved in PCAOB and FASB transactions.
  • Bill 600+ clients daily per annual billing period.
  • Collect on invoices up to $8 million through outreach calls and emails.

Administrative Assistant II/ Accounting Clerk

American Library Association
Washington, DC
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • 40 Hours/week
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Performed accounts payable functions in support of financial operations and grant projects
  • Provided administrative and logistical support to Director and Assistant Director of Administration
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Accounting Clerk

Association Of The United States Army
Arlington, VA
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • 40 Hours/week
  • Preformed complex general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Balanced and finalized daily Credit Card reports
  • Balanced on average over $90,000 from personify batches including checks, cash, accounts receivables, membership, royalties, donations, and sales daily
  • Trusted to take large amounts cash and checks worth $90,000- $275,000 outside of office to bank
  • Managed accounts receivable
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.

Accountant Clerk

Mortgage Bankers Association
Washington, DC
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • 40 Hours/week
  • Created and ran weekly iMIS AdHoc reports for compilation and data analysis
  • SalesForce entry management
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, annual budgets and other records.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies within iMIS
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

Education

BBA - Accounting

The University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC
05.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in Great Plains, Grant Solutions, ARMS, PMS, Personify, iMIS, Salesforce, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Fortis
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • Administrative support
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
  • Customer Service

Additional Information

  • Honors Society, Deans List, 2013-2105 STEM Honors Program Member, Two-time Marc U Star Scholarship Recipient, Science and Mathematics Award of Excellence, Marc U Star Award of Excellence

Affiliations

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Center for Research and Development (STEM)- Student Member

Timeline

Accounting Coordinator

The American Society Of Hematology
06.2023 - 11.2023

Staff Accountant

Public Company Account Oversight Board
08.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant II/ Accounting Clerk

American Library Association
02.2018 - 08.2021

Accounting Clerk

Association Of The United States Army
03.2016 - 10.2018

Accountant Clerk

Mortgage Bankers Association
09.2013 - 10.2016

BBA - Accounting

The University of The District of Columbia
EUMALA S. BRAITHWAITE