Mary A. Jonke
Frederick,United States of America
Summary
Results driven Supervisor with extensive experience at DOD and HHS, excelling in financial analysis and compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and training teams. Adept at internal controls and fostering collaboration, I successfully established a new accounting system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations while mentoring staff for peak performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Auditor/Branch Chief
HHS, SAMHSA
Rockville, Maryland
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised 4-6 auditors (GS 13) including performance reviews
- Newly created team/branch – setup from the ground up, created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Managed and trained staff to enhance team performance and increase operational efficiency
- Cross-trained staff, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines
- Reviewed organization’s documentation for accuracy (i.e., G/L, balance sheet, Payroll, AP, AR/billing, travel, etc.)
- Performed walk-throughs of organization’s accounting/financial systems to identify internal control issues
- Performed regular reviews of organization’s business operations for compliance with laws and regulations
- Reviewed and evaluated internal controls, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy
- Provided financial, accounting, and systems technical guidance to various organizations
- Reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results
- Researched changes in laws/federal regulations
- Collaborated with internal and external partners to discuss/address findings
- Significant Accomplishment (2024): Provided technical guidance to organization for setting up an accounting and timekeeping system from start to finish (including: chart of accounts, project code listing, G/L accounts, payroll/timesheets, and new policies and procedures).
Auditor
HHS, NIH, Advisory Services
Bethesda, Maryland
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared provisional and final indirect cost rate agreements for organizations with government contracts/grants
- Reviewed organization’s accounting and financial documentation for accuracy/compliance – including:
- G/L, balance sheet, payroll, AP, AR/billing, travel, financial statements, tax documents, etc
- Communicated regularly with organizations and external auditors to discuss/address audit findings
- Provided technical assistance to Contracting Officers (CO) how to interpret/apply approved indirect rates
- Made recommendations to CO and organizations to resolve direct/indirect cost allocation problems
- Monitored changes in applicable laws and regulations to ensure accurate compliance
- Reviewed and evaluated internal controls, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy
- Significant Accomplishments:
Supervisory Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency, DCAA
Germantown, MD
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Transferred to office - re: DCAA Supervisory Auditor Rotation Policy (i.e., maintaining independence)
- Supervised 4-5 auditors (GS 12) including performance reviews
- Coordinated regularly with staff, DOD contractors, Contracting Officers, other DCAA offices, and other teams
- Planned, organized, conducted, and managed several types of audits simultaneously - including:
- Incurred cost, forward pricing, labor, proposals, cost impact, ERP systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Reviewed DOD contractor’s accounting and financial documentation for accuracy/compliance – including:
- G/L, balance sheet, payroll, AP, AR/billing, travel, policies, financial statements, tax documents, etc
- Evaluated comprehensive data from previous audits/studies, researching/analyzing pertinent laws, legislative history (as applicable), regulations (FAR, DFARs, CAS), and management controls
- ERP System Audits: Assessed/provided technical guidance to ensure adequacy/effectiveness of contractor's risk management, internal controls, accounting, and financial and management reporting.
Supervisory Auditor
DOD/DCAA
Bethesda, Maryland
10.2014 - 05.2020
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Interpreted federal laws and regulations, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Reviewed and provided technical guidance of working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Auditor Technical Specialist
DOD/DCAA
Rockville, Maryland
08.2010 - 10.2014
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Interpreted federal laws and regulations, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Supervisory Auditor
DOD/DCAA
Rockville, Maryland
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Interpreted federal laws and regulations, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Reviewed and provided technical guidance of working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
Education
MBA - Finance | Management
Mt. St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MDBBA - Accounting | Management
Hood College
Frederick, MDSkills
Financial records review
Process evaluations
Risk mitigation strategies
Data analytics
Ethical standards
Decision-making
Audit reporting
Audit planning
Critical thinking
Process improvement
Forecasting
GAAP proficiency
Time management
Contract compliance
Accounting principles
Audit plan development
Account reconciliation
Issue resolution
Internal controls
Compliance standards
Team collaboration
Analytical problem solving
Multitasking and organization
Internal auditing
Project management
Risk assessment
Financial management
Regulatory compliance
References
References Available upon request.
Additional Information
- Awards , Annual Performance Awards 2003-2024 | On-The-Spot Awards 2006-2025 | Superior Accomplishment Award 2006
Timeline
Supervisory Auditor/Branch Chief
HHS, SAMHSA
01.2023 - Current
Auditor
HHS, NIH, Advisory Services
05.2021 - 01.2023
Supervisory Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency, DCAA
05.2020 - 05.2021
Supervisory Auditor
DOD/DCAA
10.2014 - 05.2020
Auditor Technical Specialist
DOD/DCAA
08.2010 - 10.2014
Supervisory Auditor
DOD/DCAA
09.2008 - 08.2010
MBA - Finance | Management
Mt. St. Mary's University
BBA - Accounting | Management
Hood College
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