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Maria Wood

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant with over 15 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proven track record of ensuring compliance, streamlining accounting operations, and supporting cross-functional teams with accurate financial insights. Committed to delivering timely and accurate financial data to support strategic decision-making.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Evans Inc
Falls Church, VA
02.2021 - Current
  • Review expense reports per company and federal guidelines (FTR/JTR, FAR)
  • Process invoices, payments, and expense reports
  • Ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies
  • Run weekly AP checks and reconcile accounts
  • Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries
  • Record AR receipts and assist with invoicing
  • Support 1099s, audits, and month-end close
  • Train new staff and onboard vendors

Accounts Payable Specialist

ACET, Inc
Waldorf, MD
01.2013 - Current
  • Managed AP support inbox and voicemail; resolved inquiries from clients, vendors, and staff.
  • Tracked and distributed incoming mail using Excel for AP team processing.
  • Processed invoice vouchers and assigned check numbers for wire payments.
  • Performed quality reviews of vendor data and payment details.
  • Maintained vendor records in Deltek GCS Premier and Costpoint.
  • Scanned invoices for month-end close; provided backup for Billing team.
  • Supported Program Managers with vendor-related issues.
  • Ordered and maintained Finance department supplies.
  • Coordinated AP meetings and recorded meeting minutes.

Accounts Payable Specialist

AECOM (McNeil Technologies)
Springfield, VA
11.2010 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for timely, accurate processing of vendors, travel expense invoices and check requests in a high-volume government contract environment.
  • Process monthly wire invoices.
  • Responsible for timely, accurate processing of all Rent invoices.
  • Access contracting, accounting and entitlement systems to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Generate and circulate reports to the AP Manager and Controller.

Accounts Payable Administrator

AECOM (McNeil Technologies)
Springfield, VA
03.2010 - 11.2010
  • Managed and reported accounts payable transactions.
  • Processed vendor invoices and scheduled weekly payments.
  • Handled weekly check runs, including check selection and issuance.
  • Reviewed and approved expense reports per company policy.
  • Communicated with vendors and staff to resolve inquiries promptly.
  • Reconciled monthly corporate card statements.
  • Supported month-end and year-end close processes.

Various Roles

Additional Experience Available Upon Request
, MD
06.1991 - 09.2008

Education

TESST College of Technology

Skills

  • Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bank & Account Reconciliations
  • Month-End & Year-End Close
  • Expense Reporting
  • 1099 Processing
  • Audit Support
  • Invoicing & Billing
  • Cash Receipts Posting
  • Bilingual speech and writing ability

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Evans Inc
02.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

ACET, Inc
01.2013 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

AECOM (McNeil Technologies)
11.2010 - 01.2013

Accounts Payable Administrator

AECOM (McNeil Technologies)
03.2010 - 11.2010

Various Roles

Additional Experience Available Upon Request
06.1991 - 09.2008

TESST College of Technology