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RICHARD KONWEA
Accountant
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated and detail-driven accounting professional with over 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting. Adept at examining, analyzing and interpreting financial data to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk. Seeking a challenging accounting position to utilize my skills and contribute to the financial success of a progressive organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Accountant
Crystal Star Associates
Ellicott City, MD
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into QuickBooks financial management system.
- Recorded and reconciled daily financial transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated favorable terms and discounts.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in the implementation of accounting software, streamlining financial processes and improving data accuracy.
- Reconciled bank statements and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Provided financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Program Accounts Officer
Civil Resource Development And Documentation Cente
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Co-Managed a portfolio of private foundation grants totaling over $300,000
- Assisted Lead Accountant in Bookkeeping for the organization
- Provided retirement of all funds after the completion of a project
- Worked closely with program management on budgets, programs, and financial reporting to ensure adherence to private funders
- Reconciled accounts against statements to support accurate balances
- Managed books to address compliance issues and ensure consistent application of GAAP standards
- Accurately processed invoices and matches invoices to orders and receiving documents
- Executed internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce error
- Prepared detailed schedules and technical accounting memorandum to support complex accounting treatment
- Prepared Accounting Reports for organization’s board meetings
- Led various accounting projects, under the direction of the organization’s Executive Director.
Assistant Account Officer
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Office of the Director of Finance and Accounts, Federal Ministry of Environment | Abuja, Nigeria
- Maintained and updated filing, mailing, and database systems
- Assisted Head Accountants in a variety of accounting tasks including reconciling budgets
- Compiled and sorted file records of office activities
- Reconciled vendor statements and promptly investigated and corrected discrepancies.
Education
Certificate of Proficiency in CPA Candidacy - Accounting
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD 01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Nnamdi Azikwe University
09.2011 - 08.2015
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Baptist Academy
Obanikoro 09.2003 - 07.2009
Skills
Internal / External Audits
Forecasting & Budgeting
Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
Accounts Receivable
Software Proficiency (QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel)
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Automated Systems & Procedures
Software
Microsoft 365
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certificate of Proficiency in CPA Candidacy - Accounting
Howard Community College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Accountant
Crystal Star Associates
09.2021 - 10.2023
Program Accounts Officer
Civil Resource Development And Documentation Cente
01.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Account Officer
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
02.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Nnamdi Azikwe University
09.2011 - 08.2015
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Baptist Academy
09.2003 - 07.2009