Kelly Bateman
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Bravura Information Technology Systems, excelling in payroll administration, accounts payable and the government billing process. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies and streamline processes, enhancing efficiency. Adept at fostering teamwork and effective communication, while leveraging accounting software systems to support government contract billing and auditing efforts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Bravura Information Technology Systems
Aberdeen, MD
02.2018 - Current
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
- Handled the setup and validation of direct deposit instructions for employees.
- Managed payroll processing for over 80 employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
- Utilized billing software to create and submit client invoices on a monthly basis for the government
- Reconciled and coded company credit card statement each month
Office Administrator
Unifirst Corp
Rosedale, MD
02.1998 - 01.2018
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office premises.
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Ordered office furniture when necessary following approval from management team.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Coordinated with IT department to resolve technical issues and maintain office software updates.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, including electronic databases and records.
- Supported Human Resources activities by maintaining personnel files in accordance with legal requirements.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Processed invoices on a timely basis according to established procedures.
- Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing and scanning documents.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy prior to submission for payroll processing.
- Coordinated and managed daily administrative operations of the office.
- Greeted visitors warmly, handled inquiries and provided general information about the company.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06-2006
High School Diploma -
Patterson Senior High
Baltimore, MD06-1994
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Payroll administration
- Time management
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Auditing and attestation
- Journal entry posting
- Teamwork
- Journal entry review
- Payroll auditing
- Accounting principles
- Accounting software systems
- Government Contract billing
- Costpoint/Deltek
- Paychex
- AS400
- Peoplesoft
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year Award 2007
- Up to date with all government contracting security training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Bravura Information Technology Systems
02.2018 - Current
Office Administrator
Unifirst Corp
02.1998 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Patterson Senior High
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