Susanna Robarge
Lorton,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented financial and administrative professional with 20+ years of experience in accounting, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and financial systems management. Skilled in processing invoices, managing procurement cards, reconciling fund accounts, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Adept at vendor relations, contract oversight, and travel/training coordination. Strong background in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting, with proven ability to stre...
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance I
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
- Processed vendor invoices, ensured proper approvals, and reconciled payments in compliance with policies.
- Oversaw procurement card transactions, maintained supporting documentation, and ensured accuracy of expense coding.
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts, journal entries, and fund accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated travel reimbursements and employee training expense processing.
- Partnered with property management and vendors to resolve service, billing, and contract issues.
- Improved efficiency by redesigning reporting and reconciliation processes, reducing manual errors.
- Presented financial reports to leadership and provided recommendations for operational improvements.
Assistant Director of Youth Ministry
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed administrative support functions, including calendar management, records, and financial documentation.
- Coordinated events and training logistics, including vendor payments and travel arrangements.
- Documented procedures and recommended process improvements for office operations.
Catholic Sister / Missionary
Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned and managed logistics for events involving 300+ participants, including vendor coordination and supply management.
- Oversaw financial and material resources, including reconciliation of donations and volunteer support budgets.
- Developed processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in program delivery.
Senior Accountant
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Processed accounts payable/receivable and reconciled 90,000+ quarterly transactions across multiple subledgers.
- Reviewed and approved invoices, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
- Partnered with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, preventing $2.5M in overbilling.
- Managed procurement-related processes, including vendor contracts, commissions, and expense reconciliations.
- Implemented revenue assurance and reconciliation procedures that reduced outstanding receivables by 80%.
- Streamlined month-end close, reducing processing time by 30%.
Billing Specialist
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised billing team, managing fee processing for 80,000+ accounts and ensuring accurate collections.
- Served as subject matter expert for billing processes and vendor payment reconciliations.
- Developed job aids and conducted training that reduced billing/payment errors by 50%.
Project Specialist
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Designed and implemented scalable billing and reconciliation systems, still in use with 99% accuracy.
- Developed financial reconciliation processes for $250M+ in quarterly revenue.
- Coordinated vendor requirements and system improvements to ensure accurate procurement and payment flows.
Payroll/Tax Accountant & Commissions Specialist
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Processed payroll tax payments and reconciled accounts to ensure compliance with IRS/state requirements.
- Reviewed commission payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with SEC/FINRA rules.
- Researched prior tax filings, securing refunds through reconciliation of historical payments.
Senior Commissions Specialist
Cable & Wireless USA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Processed and reconciled commission payments exceeding $2M+ across 400+ accounts.
- Partnered with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in payments and contracts.
Education
MBA, Finance - undefined
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01.2007
BS - Business Administration & Economics
Shepherd University
01.1998
Accounting Career Studies Certificate - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2026
Skills
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Procurement Card Custodian & Expense Reporting
- Travel & Training Coordination
- Financial Reconciliation & Journal Entries
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, Truist OneView)
- Internal Controls & Compliance (GAAP, IRS, FLSA, HIPAA)
- Customer Service & Cross-Department Collaboration
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling)
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Training & Job Aids
Certification
- Systems: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Access, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP Financial, QuickBooks, OneStream, Truist OneView, SharePoint
- Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), FINRA Series 7 & 63
Awards
Awards: CFO’s Employee of the Year, Edelman Financial Engines
Section name
Volunteerism: Our Lady of the Angels (2024–Present), Gum Springs Community Center (2015–2018), Ronald McDonald House (2017), New Hope Housing (2012–2015)
Timeline
Director of Finance I
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
01.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Director of Youth Ministry
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
08.2024 - 12.2024
Catholic Sister / Missionary
Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara
05.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Accountant
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2015 - 01.2023
Billing Specialist
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2013 - 01.2015
Project Specialist
Edelman Financial Engines
01.2008 - 01.2012
Payroll/Tax Accountant & Commissions Specialist
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2007
Senior Commissions Specialist
Cable & Wireless USA
01.1999 - 01.2001
MBA, Finance - undefined
Marymount University
BS - Business Administration & Economics
Shepherd University
Accounting Career Studies Certificate - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
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