Senior Accountant with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Oddball, Inc.
04.2022 - 11.2024
Managed corporate Accounts Payable and Expense processes for a government contracting company with annual revenue exceeding $100M.
Responsible for the maintenance and augmentation of Unanet ERP system, monthly reconciliation of liability and expense general ledger accounts, oversight of cost structures and allocations, expense report approvals and reimbursements, development and implementation of internal controls, and weekly cash flow projections.
Created and implemented a labor cost reconciliation process resulting in a cost variance of ± $1.48 on payroll costs between payroll management and ERP systems for each $2M semi-monthly payroll period.
Designed, proposed, and implemented corporate credit card policy and transaction reporting procedures resulting in the ability to reconcile all 15 corporate credit cards to the individual user and associated statements.
Assisted the CFO and Controller by creating weekly Cash Flow Statements ensuring vendors and subcontractors payments were remitted in accordance with contracted timeframes.
Created organizational expense report training manual; trained 212 employees on Unanet’s expense reporting portal and provided regular availability to project managers for billable expense report purposes.
Maintained and augmented Unanet, Paylocity, and Bill.com systems to include new employee, subcontractor, and organization profiles, new project implementation and cost structures, and requisite alterations to the Chart of Accounts.
Provided outsourced accounting services, consulting, and support for assigned organization clients involved in the government contracting industry; generated $263,810 of billable revenue for FY 2023.
Responsible for monthly client billing & revenue recognition, payroll processing & fringe benefit support, vendor invoicing & cash receipts, expense reporting & reimbursements, reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, and compilation & preparation of monthly financial statements.
Maintained and augmented client accounting and ERP systems to include new employee and organization profiles, new project implementation and cost structures, and requisite alterations to the Chart of Accounts.
Provided clients with support and analysis on project budgeting, cash flow, government contract proposals and acquisitions.
Organized and scheduled monthly tasks for engagement team members; assisted engagement manager in CRM; managed the monthly accounting cycle and ensured deadlines for client deliverables.
Provided training, support, and oversight for assigned Staff Accountants.
Staff Accountant
Cordia Partners LLC
03.2022 - 12.2022
Provided outsourced accounting services, consulting, and support for assigned organization clients involved in the government contracting industry; generated $89,268.75 of billable revenue for FY 2022.
Responsible monthly vendor invoicing & payment recognition, billing, recognition of cash receipts, payroll support, and banking & Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Assisted engagement team manager and senior accountant in monthly accounting cycle and closing processes.
Supported clients and engagement team with maintenance and augmentation of accounting and ERP systems.
Assisted clients and engagement team with tax and audit support functions.
Managed the professional development, training, health, morale, and welfare of 1,500 entry level candidates and their families.
Facilitated Drill Sergeant Annual Certification Program for Brigade Command Team in accordance with TRADOC regulation 350-16; Trained, evaluated, and certified over 150 Drill Sergeants.
Coordinated and supervised three NATO joint-forces military expositions purposed with conveying NATO commitment and interoperability to the Lithuanian government and its citizens.
Maintained responsibility, accountability, and serviceability of $75 million dollars of property and equipment with no deficiencies.
Mentored and facilitated the professional development of four junior officers: emphasizing Army operations and organizational property management and maintenance.
Trained, coached, mentored, and developed two first line supervisors; recognized as first and second out of 128 first line supervisors in the organization.
Led, trained, and developed a fifteen-member team to act as personal security detachment for the organization’s Battalion Command element during Operation Freedom Sentinel 2013-2014.
Managed, disseminated, and accounted for $2.5 million dollars of FOO and CERP cash funds in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2010 - 2011; maintained 100% accountability of all payments and transactions.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Cameron University
Lawton, OK
Bachelors of Arts - Accounting
Cameron University
Lawton, OK
Bachelors of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Financial account reconciliation
Expense management
Credit card reconciliation
Financial statement preparation
Internal controls
Unanet GovCon Admin Certified
Bank reconciliation
General ledger accounting
Proficient with ADP, Paylocity, and Rippling payroll management systems
Cash flow analysis and management
Proficient with Intuit QuickBooks, Billcom and SAP Concur accounting and expense management systems
Month-end financial closing
Awards Credentials Certifications
Highly proficient with Unanet ERP system (Unanet GovCon Administrator Certified)
Proficient with ADP, Paylocity, and Rippling payroll management systems
Proficient with Intuit QuickBooks, Bill.com and SAP Concur accounting and expense management systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Experienced with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
CPA Candidate; FAR test scheduled 2025-10-01
Awarded multiple commendations during military service.
DD 214 Available upon request
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants