Experienced Accounting Strategist

TARRA L. DREHER ********@*****.***

***** ********** ****, **** ***, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 240-***-****

EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING & FINANCE STRATEGIST

Experienced in budget allocation and preparation, billing, corporate accounting and audits, invoice preparation,

financial statements reconciliation, payroll, customer relations and office administration.

Advanced proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,

Publisher, Lotus Notes, Peachtree, Quicken, QuickBooks, Sage MIP and Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of

PeopleSoft accounting software and Corporate Payroll System.

Possess superior skills and experience in customer relations, planning, organization, problem analysis and resolution.

Dynamic oral and written communicator with the ability to forge business networks promoting increased revenue

while applying the necessary knowledge of accounting practices.

Skilled facilitator with the ability to optimize processes to realize cost reductions and improve effectiveness and

productivity.

Serve as Financial Secretary and Budget Committee chairperson for a nationally-recognized non-profit organization.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS),

and Governmental Accounting Practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROBERT HALF COMPANY 2012-Present

Operate as a temporary worker in accounting and administrative support roles throughout the DC metro area.

Handle a range of accounting and office management functions for corporate clients in diverse industries,

including IT, education, government, non-profit, real estate and healthcare.

Duties:

Exhibit the ability to quickly learn organizational processes, workflows, policies and procedures of various

companies

Utilize extensive Excel experience which includes analysis, data importing/exporting and manipulation in the

development of various, reports, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs

Maintain general ledger and journal entries

Manage budget and monitor cash flow

Administer and track invoices in accordance with established processing procedures

Process accounts payable and receivables

Manage database administration, front-desk reception, meeting scheduling and expense/PO tracking

TLD SYSTEMS, Upper Marlboro, MD 2005-

2012

Accounting Consultant

Served as an accounting and office administrator consultant who provided financial and lending advisory solutions to private

mortgage companies, corporations, small businesses, and independent contractors. Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual

audits of financial statements, budget analysis and preparation, maintenance of accounts payable and receivables, invoice

preparation and financial statement reconciliation for clientele from $100,000 to over $50 million in revenue utilizing various

software applications.

Duties:

Presented weekly and monthly expense and revenue reports for company and employee operations

Input and processed payroll for franchises with 10-100+ employees

Developed a plan to centralize maintenance, billing, and tracking of individual employees’ expenses and vendors.

Monitored billing processes used by management and employees to identify improvements

Implemented various software applications to improve internal controls and efficiency of company’s’ management

team and employees

Created and managed system generated reports from corporate revenue and billing systems to analyze information

and determine trends

Created flow charts, and statistical charts to demonstrate profit and losses.

Managed expenditure patterns for small businesses.

Reviewed and maintained vendor and client contractual agreements

AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE, Largo, MD 2003-2007

Loan Supervisor

Analyzed and managed the daily operations and administrative functions of the mortgage loan origination process for

purchase and refinance of conventional, government, and commercial loans. Reviewed, processed, and verified loan

packages to make preliminary credit decisions and assemble required documentation for underwriting approval.

Duties:

Supervised a team of 5-7 loan officers in all aspects of loan origination, processing, and underwriting.

Fostered relationships with small businesses, brokers, loan officers, and referral networks to proactively solicit

business and sales leads.

Created and maintained a clientele database of 200+ clients with an increase of 10-25% each quarter.

Completed loan applications and offered mortgage solutions that fit borrower’s situation.

Counseled, advised, and provided top-rate customer service to prospective and existing borrowers.

Presented financial seminars geared towards students, first-time homebuyers, and real estate investors.

Developed an ironclad network of local realtors, contractors, builders, financial advisors, and referral sources.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Upper Marlboro, MD 1997-2004

Special Education Coordinator/SLP

Analyzed and managed the operational and personnel activities of the Special Education Department in an elementary school

setting. Collected data to define, analyze, develop and improve processes for the students, parents, teachers, and

administrators.

Duties:

Maintained and projected an annual budget for an elementary school in Prince George’s County.

Planned and organized multidisciplinary and instructional team meetings for parents and teachers.

Ensured state compliance of the special education regulations and standards for students with special needs.

Conducted in-service sessions on strategic intervention, modifications, and student accommodations.

Coordinated special education student services designed to address student needs, parent and school concerns.

EDUCATION

Certificate of Course Completion, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Boot Camp, 2010

Global Knowledge, Arlington, VA

BS Accounting, (Magna cum Laude), 2004

Strayer University, Alexandria, VA

MA SLP, 1999

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

BS Communication Science, 1996

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

AWARDS/HONORS

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

President’s List, Strayer University

Special Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Special Education, Prince George’s County Schools

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