La-Kia Rucker
FWG Solutions, Inc
Alexandria,Virginia
17
years of professional experience
Accounting professional with strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive results through collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in managing accounting operations, implementing process improvements, and ensuring accurate reporting. Known for reliability, integrity, and effective problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
4 Years 3 Months- Manage daily accounting functions, maintaining compliance with established financial regulations and internal policies.
- Streamlined monthly closing activities to ensure precise financial reporting and minimize errors.
- Analyzed and refined accounts payable and receivable workflows, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with external auditors during audit preparations to guarantee meticulous review of financial documentation.
- Oversee cash flow management by monitoring bank balances and assessing cash requirements.
- Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure smooth integration of accounting operations.
- Design and launch accounting protocols aimed at streamlining financial operations.
- Coordinate and execute various projects concurrently, prioritizing timely completion and excellence in deliverables.
- Investigate and analyze complex accounting discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
- Analyze existing accounting practices and implement improvements to support business objectives and enhance overall performance.
- Engage in ongoing education by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and webinars to maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting trends and regulations.
- Optimized accounting processes through implementation of advanced software solutions and automation of manual tasks.
- Enhanced operational efficiency in expense management through implementation of automated approval workflows.
- Streamlined reconciliations and intercompany transactions to support accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Optimize cash flow management by ensuring timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of timesheets for employees to facilitate timely payroll processing.
- Conduct thorough analysis and timely submission of reports to support auditing processes.
- Conduct thorough investigations of unbilled expenses to ensure accurate customer billing and compliance.
Senior Accountant
1 Year 6 Months- Managed comprehensive general ledger responsibilities, including performing account and bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and overseeing month-end close procedures.
- Monitored and analyzed daily cash flow activities while preparing detailed reports for multiple bank accounts.
- Coordinated monthly financial package preparation to maintain accuracy and compliance in transaction documentation.
- Assisted in conducting variance analysis for financial statements. Supported explanations of month-to-month fluctuations year over year and against planned figures.
- Led initiatives to identify process efficiencies and proposed actionable solutions. Oversaw the implementation and revision of policies and procedures as required.
- Assisted in the execution of year-end audits, contributing to the evaluation of financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw payroll accountant and time & expense specialists to enhance operational efficiency. Guided team in implementing best practices for time and expense management. Fostered collaboration among team members to streamline payroll processes.
- Established indirect project frameworks and configured general ledger accounts within accounting system.
Accounts Receivable Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Directed billing operations, ensuring accurate preparation and posting of invoices for federal, local government, and commercial clientele.
- Executed preparation and management of project closeout billings, reconciling to guarantee comprehensive invoicing of incurred costs.
- Contributed to project kick-off meetings by providing tailored recommendations for optimal project initiation.
- Conducted thorough reviews of project setup modifications and risk factors in Costpoint to maintain data integrity.
- Analyzed aging reports to pinpoint and address overdue items, enhancing overall account management.
- Analyzed operational workflows to support high performance and optimize efficiency.
- Facilitated hiring and training processes to ensure operational efficiency.
Accounts Receivable Manager
10 Months- Oversaw entry-level billing staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.
- Facilitated transfer of project-related expenses between general ledger accounts.
- Oversaw approval of all project-related billings to customers.
- Evaluated and approved write-offs of project billings to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Ensured timely and precise reporting of accounts receivable aging to support financial analysis.
- Provided strategic insights to upper-level management regarding available funding for projects.
- Executed project setup and modifications, ensuring alignment across all company entities.
- Managed organization and updates of contracts and change orders to support project execution and accountability.
- Engaged with receivable team to address outstanding contract billing issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of unbillable project expenses to enhance financial accountability.
- Executed project closeouts upon contract completion to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
- Executed weekly collection calls to ensure timely payment from clients.
Senior Accountant
5 Years 5 Months- Executed month-end closing procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Managed reconciliation of accounts and PTO balances, ensuring alignment with financial records and policies.
- Managed setup of general ledger accounts while overseeing updates and organization of the chart of accounts.
- Executed comprehensive project setup procedures to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated new hire setups, managed termination entries, and executed payroll adjustments to ensure accurate employee records.
- Executed timesheet exports from Time and Expense to Costpoint to streamline payroll processing.
- Compiled and issued bi-weekly and monthly invoices to ensure accurate billing for cost-plus fixed fee and fixed price contracts.
- Managed daily processing of cash receipts to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy. Assisted in correcting entries and posting labor using Deltek Costpoint.
- Evaluated and verified AP vouchers and expense reports to maintain financial integrity.
- Compiled and presented financial statements to owners to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Established and managed state withholding accounts while collaborating with state and federal agencies to resolve tax issues.
- Facilitated training sessions for accounting personnel to ensure proficiency in financial processes.
- Facilitated year-end audit processes by organizing documentation and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Collaborated on the conversion process from GCS Premier to Costpoint 7, focusing on system compatibility and user training.
Accounting Supervisor
2 Years 3 Months- Managed payroll operations to ensure timely and precise processing of semi-monthly payroll in ADP
- Implemented process improvements at fiscal and calendar year-end to facilitate precise and prompt distribution of supplemental payrolls and W-2s.
- Facilitated timely approval and release of manual off-cycle check payments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Engaged with consulting company to resolve diverse tax challenges impacting expatriate workforce.
- Compiled detailed labor reports on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure accurate tracking of workforce metrics.
- Executed payroll journal entry processes within Deltek GCS accounting system.
- Managed accurate recording and reconciliation of labor, 401k, accrued leave, sales and use tax, accounts payable, petty cash, and travel advance accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Managed accounts payable functions to ensure accurate invoice processing, timely disbursements, and effective document retention and reconciliation.
- Oversaw monthly closing processes for accounts payable and facilitated posting of month-end information. Championed accuracy in financial transactions to maintain integrity of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with project managers and operations staff to ensure accurate payroll processing and financial reporting.
- Resolved financial questions and concerns to support business operations effectively.
- Recruited and onboarded team members to support project goals. Guided employees through training programs to improve skills and productivity. Assisted in evaluating work performance to identify areas for development.
- Identified performance challenges and proposed personnel actions to enhance payroll and accounts payable team effectiveness.
- Managed daily processing of cash receipts, credit card payments, and labor corrections.
- Developed and presented weekly new hire orientation materials to familiarize new employees with company policies and culture.
Education
- Accounting
Skills
Full-cycle Accounting Functions
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll Processing
Process Improvement
Project Control
Expertise in Costpoint
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
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