Whitney Allan
Arlington
Summary
Results-driven Accounting and Audit Professional (MBA) with over a decade of experience in financial reporting, compliance, and audit management. Proven record of recovering multimillion-dollar revenues, improving financial processes, and ensuring accurate reporting for complex organizations. Skilled in full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and data analysis with a reputation for precision, integrity, and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
09.2024 - Current
- Manage complex financial transactions and ensure the accuracy of payor account balances related to federal and tribal natural resource revenues. Oversee payment applications, account reconciliations, and billing accuracy while ensuring compliance with financial standards.
- Maintain and reconcile high-volume payor accounts, processing payments and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare financial reports, analyze account data, and ensure compliance with federal accounting standards.
- Initiate billing for rent, minimum royalties, and late payment interest exceptions.
- Collaborate with auditors and leadership to resolve royalty discrepancies and improve financial data integrity.
- Support internal control improvements that enhanced reconciliation accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Auditor
U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Led compliance and financial audits of natural resource companies to ensure accurate royalty payments to the U.S. government and tribal entities. Conducted in-depth analyses of company financials, production data, and cost reporting systems.
- Audited royalty and production data for accuracy, resulting in $9.3M in revenue recovery.
- Reviewed internal controls, accounting systems, and documentation for adherence to federal standards.
- Drafted and presented audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Supported multiple complex audits concurrently while meeting strict deadlines.
- Earned multiple Performance Awards (2021–2024) and a Quality Step Increase (2023) for exceptional work quality.
Loss Mitigation Quality Specialist
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted post-modification quality control reviews to ensure compliance with investor, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Achieved 100% accuracy in compliance and audit reviews for federally backed mortgage portfolios.
- Temporarily assumed lead responsibilities for COVID-19 claim reviews during management transition.
Auditor
U.S. Department of Defense – Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG)
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Performed financial and performance audits to improve accountability, transparency, and efficiency in major DoD programs.
- Supported audits covering $950M+ in contracts, identifying control weaknesses and waste reduction opportunities.
- Evaluated internal processes and recommended improvements that strengthened financial compliance.
- Maintained Secret Clearance, ensuring confidentiality of classified audit data.
Senior Accountant
Enterprise Holdings
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting for multiple regional business units, managing monthly closes, reconciliations, and reporting. Partnered with operations managers to improve branch profitability and financial accuracy.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, profit-and-loss reports, and variance analyses for 20+ locations.
- Conducted detailed general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and account adjustments to ensure accuracy.
- Partnered with regional management to forecast revenue, control expenses, and improve cost recovery.
- Monitored fixed assets and depreciation schedules for compliance with company policy.
- Supported internal audits and ensured adherence to GAAP and corporate accounting.
Staff Accountant
Tom Thumb Food Stores
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Supported accounting operations for a regional chain of convenience stores and fuel stations. Assisted in month-end closes, reconciliations, and financial analysis across multiple business locations.
- Prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statements for review by senior leadership.
- Maintained fixed asset and inventory records, ensuring proper valuation and depreciation schedules.
- Processed and tracked capital expenditures and vendor payments to ensure budget compliance.
- Assisted with sales tax filings, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Florida Tech University
Skills
- Oracle
- PeopleSoft
- TeamMate
- OMT
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing & Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Data Analytics
- GAAP/GAGAS Standards
- Revenue Recovery
- Account Reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Quality Step Increase (2023), Performance Cash & Time-Off Awards (2018–2024), Readiness & Cyber Operations Junior Auditor of the Quarter (2018), Early Promotion (2021)
Timeline
Accountant
U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
09.2024 - Current
Auditor
U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
12.2020 - 09.2024
Loss Mitigation Quality Specialist
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
05.2020 - 12.2020
Auditor
U.S. Department of Defense – Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG)
12.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Accountant
Enterprise Holdings
12.2012 - 06.2015
Staff Accountant
Tom Thumb Food Stores
02.2011 - 03.2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Florida Tech University
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