KELLY FORD
Richmond,VA
Summary
Accounting Specialist with 19+ years of experience skilled in general ledger accounting, financial and regulatory reporting and analysis who is seeking a challenging position in which to grow with the company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
DOMINION ENERGY
09.2008 - Current
- Supervise and manage FERC quarterly and annual filings for VEPCO.
- Lead the implementation of XBRL filing for all FERC filing companies within Dominion.
- Provide ad hoc formal and informal accounting guidance, SAP and FERC support to Accounting, Regulatory, Finance and other various departments.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Prepare and review various schedules and footnotes for FERC & SEC filings.
- Manage and assist in various special projects.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting thorough research and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Provided several successful FERC trainings to various departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, ensuring accurate financial planning and forecasting.
- Conduct Balance sheet & Income statement variance analysis for executives and external auditors.
- Analyze quarterly segment results by comparing actual to actual, actual to budget, and actual to forecast
- Perform accounting function for Rate Adjustment Clauses and other regulatory deferrals, each one unique and different in their requirements
- Perform monthly closing tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
Accountant
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared various schedules and footnotes for SEC filings
- Compiled monthly earnings reports for management team
- System administrator for Hyperion Financial Management – consolidation software
- Maintained over 50 Hyperion reports and updated new accounts
- Performed monthly consolidation and reconciliation of 20 plus subsidiaries
- Provided support for accounting and finance.
Internal Auditor
CIRCUIT CITY
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Reviewed complex processes to identify business risks and create controls to mitigate those risks
- Developed audit procedures and provided recommendations for efficiency for various groups
- Supervised audit staff during execution of fieldwork
- Worked closely with external auditors when executing interim and year-end financial audits
- Monitored company’s compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations.
Staff Accountant
ROBINSON, FARMER, COX ASSOCIATES
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assist in the preparation of audits and reviews, as well as prepare individual, entity, partnership, and corporation tax returns
- Perform duties as in-charge on various types of audits and reviews
- Supervised and trained interns and new staff on performing audits/reviews and preparing work papers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting -
Radford University
Radford, Virginia05.2003
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Excel and Workiva
- Successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure
- Proficient at building and maintaining professional relationships
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
DOMINION ENERGY
09.2008 - Current
Accountant
PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP
01.2007 - 01.2008
Internal Auditor
CIRCUIT CITY
01.2005 - 01.2007
Staff Accountant
ROBINSON, FARMER, COX ASSOCIATES
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting -
Radford University