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LANA PHABMISAY

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Financial Accountant leveraging 5+ years of proven experience in general accounting, tax preparation, financial planning, resource management, and professional development. Adept at analyzing problems, drawing conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data, and recommending appropriate solutions. Skilled and talented in directing financial management for small organizations, managing and implementing policies and procedures, while handling annual corporate budget and equipment accountability in a complex, fast - paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background in financial documentation, organizational change, compliance control, and continuous process improvement. Career supported a Project Management Professional Certification and Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Cybersecurity. Certified IRS Tax Preparer Personnel Development Resource Management Fiscal Budget Management Financial Planning Training & Development Cybersecurity Logistics Management Microsoft Office Suite

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

• Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Develop procedures for designing or modifying automated accounting and budget systems.
• Perform accounting tasks to ensure compliance with budget and procurement principles.
• Operate Financial and Budget systems, including Financial Management System (FMS) Austin, Vista and IFCAP, to extract financial data and report on fund estimates and carry-over balances.
• Adjust differences between general ledger and subsidiary accounts; analyze financial and statistical data.
• Assist with fiscal quality assurance audits, identifying problems and discrepancies.
• Manage fixed assets accounting, reconciling asset and depreciation accounts.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting for appropriations and transactions in the Financial Management System.
• Monitor fund status of current/prior year appropriations, requiring detailed budget and financial analysis for program reporting.

Staff Accountant

Danielle W Anderson CPA
01.2023 - 06.2023

• Utilized accounting software for tax returns and consolidated reports.
• Collaborated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and financial plans.
• Maintained general ledger integrity and chart of accounts.
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding issues, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
• Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
• Ensured compliance with GAAP standards and regulations in setting up accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits, and updated financial records with high accuracy.
• Inputted figures using 10-key calculator for quick data computation.
• Validated and recorded invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors.
• Presented monthly, quarterly, and annual statements for financial planning support.
• Entered data into Quickbooks online and desktop Accounting Systems, maintaining system integrity to prevent breaches.
• Tracked financial progress through quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
• Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy.
• Communicated effectively with clients about payment needs and maintained detailed and accurate ledgers.
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Implemented new accounting processes to reduce spending and workflow downtime.

Accounting Technician

Resource Management, Kadena Air Base
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Classified and verified a wide variety of accounting documents to ensure the mathematics correctness and completeness of the information and prepared control sheets with appropriate accounting codes
  • Maintained double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers, posting entries to establish accounts
  • Traced discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computed operational expenses incurred by individual activities for accounting services provided, and assigned charges appropriately.
  • Prepared profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data
  • Assisted in daily processing tickets to accounting agencies through MyFSS and communications to resolve accounting issues and concerns
  • Reconciled all invoices, ensuring products and services were received
  • Processing and preparing weekly check payments, obtaining authorizing signatures, and filing
  • Scanning, filing, and organizing all Accounts Payable check payments and invoices
  • Automated double-entry, accrual-based accounting environment and demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing business processes
  • Acknowledge accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, general ledger, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and full-cycle month-end close process
  • Using computer application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare documents and develop formatted reports from row data
  • Accurately processed all invoices and check requests and worked closely with the vendors and supplies
  • Matched invoices to checks, reviewed all appropriate documentation before payment, obtained all signatures for checks, and distributed the checks accordingly.
  • Verified deposits, rectified discrepancies, and processed end-of-day paperwork using excel with 100% accuracy.

General Treasurer

Okinawa Enlisted Spouse Club
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
  • Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
  • Planned and manage more than $200K annual budgets, tracking expenses and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
  • Implemented Excel to enhance and streamline processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial data to mitigate risk and increase financial liquidity.
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate and current.
  • Streamlined month-end closing process to reduce labor costs.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

LANA PHABMISAY, PG, Kadena Tax Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared work to be processed by gathering, sorting, and organizing data and documents; establishing priorities
  • Prepared federal tax documents by assembling and analyzing financial information and completing forms using software
  • Recorded tax information by entering information into a database
  • Maintained compliance with tax regulations by researching current regulations
  • Protected operations by keeping information confidential
  • Contributed to tax team results by welcoming new and different work requirements, exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization, and helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed
  • Managed client’s files, including but not limited to completing intake forms, keeping clients updated, and preparing the documentation required by the IRS while attempting to resolve the client's issues
  • Specialized Certifications:
  • Tax Preparer Certification approved by IRS | Introduction to MS Office, social media, and typing certification
  • Force Protection Training – Sep 2021 | Cyber Awareness Challenge- Sep 2021 | Religious Freedom
  • Training – Sep 2021
  • Marketing and Customer Service Training – Oct 2021 | Internal Control- Oct 2021

Education

Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus
Asia
12.2021

Associate of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus
Asia
12.2021

Skills

  • Software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite 365 Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows
  • GAAP Expertise
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Team Training
  • Client Invoicing
  • Individual Tax Returns
  • Problem-Solving
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Quickbooks Online/Desktop Accounting Systems
  • Sage Accounting System
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Financial Management
  • General Ledger
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting software expertise
  • Effective and Professional Communication

Languages

Thai
Native or Bilingual
Laos
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Accountant

Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Danielle W Anderson CPA
01.2023 - 06.2023

General Treasurer

Okinawa Enlisted Spouse Club
06.2021 - 06.2022

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

LANA PHABMISAY, PG, Kadena Tax Center
01.2021 - 08.2021

Accounting Technician

Resource Management, Kadena Air Base
01.2021 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus

Associate of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus
LANA PHABMISAY