Luwita Benson
Arlington
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and auditing, recognized for delivering high-quality results. Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. Expertise includes meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to driving operational excellence. Career aspirations include leveraging skills in a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Valcourt Building Services
Tysons Corner
12.2022 - Current
- Executed timely reconciliation processes for diverse financial accounts on a monthly basis.
- Ensured precise calculation of wages and deductions during payroll processing.
- Assisted in financial audits through meticulous documentation and adherence to regulations.
- Identified financial trends and discrepancies to enhance cost-saving measures.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Prepare payroll entries, Accruals and cash accruals for accurate account reconciliation
- Support state tax filings and filings of 1099, w2s and w9s
- Maintain a reconciliation of FSA, DCA, HSA and 401k Benefits
- Monitor expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Executed comprehensive reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to maintain data accuracy.
- Oversaw accounts payable, credit card transactions, and staff expenses.
- Developed policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
- Conducted monthly and year-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting timeliness.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Cultivated strong team collaborations to effectively manage and report prepaid expenses.
Staff Accountant
LT Business Dynamics
Arlington
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Reconciled cash accounts, minimizing discrepancies and boosting precision.
- Improved payroll systems for precise and timely hour tracking
- Proposed system improvements to streamline accounting workflows effectively.
- Resolved billing issues, ensuring accurate customer invoices
- Managed accounts payable, optimizing vendor relationships
- Analyzed billing discrepancies and reconciliation processes, establishing standardized procedures for accurate invoice generation.
Finance Associate
DCI Enterprises
Washington
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversaw financial records and ledgers, ensuring precision and regulatory adherence.
- Prepared financial statements, ensuring precise reporting
- Conducted bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving discrepancies
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, optimizing cash flow
- Implemented automated payment system, reducing receivable aging by 5%
- Integrated Bill.com for automated payments, decreasing accounts receivable by 5% and managing AP/AR functions.
Finance Intern
Partners Global
Washington
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Utilized Paychex for payroll operations to guarantee on-time payments.
- Oversaw wire transfers through Western Union, ensuring seamless global transactions.
- Ensured accuracy in financial documentation through meticulous preparation of journal entries and reimbursements.
- Handled 1099 tax payments, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Optimized financial workflows involving payroll, wire transfers, and tax compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria01.2014
Skills
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Proficient in Sage
- Business Central
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Expensify
- Divvy
- Billcom
- Proficient in Paycom
- Paycor
- Paychex
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance proficiency
- Audit
- Account reconciliation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Valcourt Building Services
12.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
LT Business Dynamics
06.2022 - 11.2022
Finance Associate
DCI Enterprises
01.2019 - 05.2022
Finance Intern
Partners Global
10.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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