Nylofar Gonzales
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
A detail-oriented, efficient, and organized Accountant with 12 years of extensive experience in accounting systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. Dependable with strong communication skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Bookkeeper
Mee Derby and Company Inc.
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted in customizing the Chart of Accounts
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reconciles bank and credit card statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues, improving financial transparency
- Generates financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually, provides valuable insights into their financial performance
- Works with tax specialists resulting in timely tax returns
- Provides project accounting as needed.
Freelance Bookkeeper
White Coat Resources
01.2018 - Current
- Revised the Chart of Accounts
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reconcile every month company bank and credit card, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Provides Financial Statements analysis
Accountant
Phoenix Companies, LLC
07.2014 - 07.2024
- Reviewed and analyzed previous financial statements, created adjusting entries which resulted from net loss to net income
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Monitored timely collection and application of account receivable collections.
- Reconciled every month company bank, and credit card, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Freelance Bookkeeper
MDPC
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted the owner in setting up the Chart of Accounts.
- Recorded company's financial transactions in Quickbooks.
- Performed the monthly bank and credit reconciliation.
- Generated Financial Reports.
- Provided Financial Reports analysis.
Accounting Consultant
Ian Paul Frank Consultants, Inc
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Recorded company's financial transactions –sales, purchases, receipts, and payments
- Performed the monthly bank reconciliation and month-end close
- Generated General Ledger Reports and Financial Reports.
Accounting Consultant
Birmingham Green Assisted Living
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Under the direction of the CFO, analyzed the variances between the previous budget and actual expenses, and formulated the 2014 budget for their 5 business units
- Audited Medicaid Aging.
Accounting Consultant
Chavez & Mcquail Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures.
Accounting/Contracts Manager
Elemence International, LLC
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Discovered services were unbilled
- Brought reconciliations up to date (5 months behind) and continued monthly reconciliation of current asset accounts
- Analyzed and brought up-to-date company's financial statements (5 months behind) and maintained bookkeeping and financial statements
- Assisted Partners/Clients in the creation of budget proposals
- Organized World Trade Center Kabul Organizational Meeting at Reagan Building
- Served as point of contact for members
- Developed and maintained Capture Management Database.
Accounting/Contracts Manager
Technologist, Inc
12.2005 - 07.2012
- Assisted in the cost proposal
- Handled 63 projects from start-up to closure
- Coordinated budget re-alignments, extensions, and/or agreement modifications
- Classified expenses based on Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)
- Maintained, updated, and analyzed the Project Performance Indicator Report every week
- Advised program manager and upper management regarding budget variance
- Daily communication with the project team and subcontractors in Afghanistan
- Handled Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance for all newly approved contracts
- Maintained and updated spreadsheet to monitor payments to subcontractors
- Reviewed awarded contracts and prepared project profiles to be sent to program leaders
- Corresponded with US Army Corps of Engineers USAI and other clients regarding discrepancies in contract modifications
- Repository of project/contract documents
- Oversaw the company's collateral account online
- Provided updated cash flow report weekly to the controller and CFO
- Recovered unliquidated damages of $2M
- Other duties and responsibilities required by the management.
Head Cashier
Safeway Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2005
- Responsible for providing the best level of customer service to the customers
- Supervised 8 cashiers per day
- Facilitated and logged store opening, closing, and shift changes.
- Ensured adequate cash reserves in all stations.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Program and Budget Accountant
International Center for Living Aquatic Resources (ICLARM-NGO)
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Drafted, discussed, revised, and finalized Program/Project annual budget both on restricted and unrestricted funding
- Updated program/project leaders on budget balances/level of expenditures
- Managed program/project funds by keeping expenses within budget, and explained monthly budget variances over 5% within 5 days after accounting closing
- Advised Program/Project Leaders, staff concerned, and other units involved on program/project budget availability, particularly for personnel requisitions, capital purchases, travel, publications, and book purchases
- Submitted to Human Resources Unit project profiles indicating staff allocation of research staff involved
- Submitted financial reports to donors.
Senior Accountant
Expertise Search International, Inc.
01.1988 - 12.1998
- Reviewed figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and analyzed P&L accounts for month end close
- Ensured timely remittances and reports of monthly government requirements to avoid penalties
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements from journal entries to closing
- Researched and organized financial information during audit season.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colegio De San Juan De Letran – Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines03.1987
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Cashflow
- Budget
- Audit
- Variance Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Microsoft Office
References
- Gareth Brady, Phoenix Companies, LLC, 7405-A Lockport Place, Lorton, VA, 22079, GJB@GJBGRAPHICS.COM, 410.860.5061
- Eliza Deang, Mee Derby & Company, 6620 81st St., Cabin John, MD, 20818, ELIZA@MEEDERBY.COM, 202.438.3884
Timeline
Freelance Bookkeeper
Mee Derby and Company Inc.
04.2019 - Current
Freelance Bookkeeper
White Coat Resources
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Bookkeeper
MDPC
01.2016 - 12.2017
Accountant
Phoenix Companies, LLC
07.2014 - 07.2024
Accounting Consultant
Ian Paul Frank Consultants, Inc
03.2014 - 06.2014
Accounting Consultant
Birmingham Green Assisted Living
11.2013 - 02.2014
Accounting Consultant
Chavez & Mcquail Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2013
Accounting/Contracts Manager
Elemence International, LLC
08.2012 - 07.2013
Accounting/Contracts Manager
Technologist, Inc
12.2005 - 07.2012
Head Cashier
Safeway Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2005
Program and Budget Accountant
International Center for Living Aquatic Resources (ICLARM-NGO)
01.1999 - 12.2001
Senior Accountant
Expertise Search International, Inc.
01.1988 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colegio De San Juan De Letran – Manila, Philippines
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