Patricia Gill
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Seasoned senior accountant with over 20 years of expertise in non-profit accounting, specializing in General Ledger Management and Financial Reporting. Recognized for effective cross-departmental collaboration and adept at managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Grants Accounting. Proficient in Oracle, Sage Impacct, ADP, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical and organizational skills drive successful financial outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Grants Accountant
Sheppard Pratt
Towson, MD
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Produced extensive financial and grant accounting analyses, reports, and journal entries.
- Prepared billing documents for grant receivables and contracts.
- Compiled monthly grant revenue.
- Managed and balanced general ledgers and operating fund accounts for state, counties, and HUD companies.
- Prepared reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Aided in yearly external Uniform Guidance audits, including 437, 438, and 440.
Senior Accountant
St Coletta of Greater Washington
Washington, DC
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed a variety of moderately complex accounting tasks related to maintaining the books of account for St Coletta
- Completed monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
- Recorded financial transactions and kept updated schedules for various accounts such as Cash Deposits, Investments Roll Forward Schedules, and Depreciation.
- Generated invoices for customers, applied and tracked payments, confirmed receipt accuracy before posting.
- Cultivated strong customer connections.
- Managed depositing and recording of funds.
- Developed annual schedules for internal audits.
- Directed and trained AP Specialist.
- Created detailed financial documents for surrounding school jurisdictions including ACPS, FCPS, MCPS, and PGCPS.
Senior Accountant
Ivymount School Inc.
Rockville, MD
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Processed modifications to employee deductions, earnings, and personal details for over 390 staff using ADP.
- Allocated and tracked payroll expenses consistently.
- Worked with Finance Manager and Director of Finance & Operations to review standard operating procedures to ensure compliance.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts and corrected discrepancies in financial reports.
- Verified daily cash/check log for accuracy and completeness before sharing with staff.
- Recorded and managed cash receipts for multiple entities.
Accountant
National Council on Independent Living
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Maintained fixed assets database and processed yearly depreciation expense
- Reconciled general ledger, payroll and bank accounts
- Prepared annual internal audit schedules, and assisted auditors in the preparation of Form 990
- Verified and maintained accurate labor distribution, allocate payroll expenses, record payroll journal entries and reconcile quarterly Form 941
- Processed, Provided and Presented monthly financial statements to the Finance Committee
- Supervised the duties of the bookkeeper - accounts payable, cash receipts and invoicing
- Built relationships with vendors and merchant accounts through facilitating credit card transactions and managing their accounts
Accountant
Robert Half International
Washington, DC
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Performed general accounting duties for various temporary positions including:
- Sr
- Accountant, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC
- Sr
- Accountant, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
- Sr
- Accountant, DC Teachers Union, Washington, DC
- Operations Manager, Justice at Stake Campaign, Washington, DC
- Managed all aspects of finance; grants and gifts management; human resources; benefits administration and office administration
Budget Analyst
TFI Resources Group, Inc.
Arlington, VA
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Synchronized travel fund availability for over 200 employees in the GovTrip system.
Senior Accountant
National Endowment for Democracy
Washington, DC
11.1998 - 06.2010
- Authorized and processed Credit Cards (MasterCard/American Express) purchases
- Served as travel liaison between staff and travel agent while adhering to OIG regulations and NED travel policies
- Operated as backup to the Director of Accounting when necessary
- Maintained vendor databases and processed IRS Form 1099/1096-Miscellaneous Income and Form 1042/1042S-U.S
- Source Income of Foreign Persons
- Reconciled bank accounts, asset and liabilities accounts and prepared monthly journal entries
- Reviewed and Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Prepared annual audit schedules and assisted auditors
- Maintained fixed assets and processed yearly depreciation expense
- Recorded and reconciled grants payable and assisted in the grant close our process
Staff Accountant
Intl. Resources Group
Washington, DC
09.1996 - 11.1998
Staff Accountant
Intl. Republican Institute
Washington, DC
11.1990 - 08.1996
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Business Administration & Finance
UMGC
College Park, MDSkills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statement analysis
- Reporting proficiency
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Strong Detail Orientation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Budget development
- Revenue recognition
- General ledger maintenance
- Invoice processing
- Accounting software proficiency
- Grant management
- Journal entries
- Fixed asset management
- Financial statement preparation
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Internal controls
- Nonprofit accounting
- Payroll processing
- Expense tracking
- Audit preparation
- Accounts receivable
- Fund accounting
- GAAP
Certification
Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional (CNAP)
Timeline
Senior Grants Accountant
Sheppard Pratt
07.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Accountant
St Coletta of Greater Washington
11.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Accountant
Ivymount School Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2021
Accountant
National Council on Independent Living
08.2012 - 03.2017
Accountant
Robert Half International
06.2011 - 08.2012
Budget Analyst
TFI Resources Group, Inc.
11.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Accountant
National Endowment for Democracy
11.1998 - 06.2010
Staff Accountant
Intl. Resources Group
09.1996 - 11.1998
Staff Accountant
Intl. Republican Institute
11.1990 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Finance
UMGC
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