Joshua M. Hern
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hard working and technically skilled Staff accountant known for accuracy, attention to detail and
timeliness in managing tasks in the accounting cycle. Accounting career spans 7 years of experience in
various fields and industries including accountability for the processing of invoices, financial reports,
payroll, and General Ledger accounting. Backed by solid (BS credentials in accounting) and
proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite, Deltek
Vision, QuickBooks, and Windows.
Key Skills
• Accounts Payable Processes & Management • Records Organization & Management
• Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment • Journal Entries & General Ledger
Transactions • Team building & Staff Supervision
• Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping • Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
• Vendor Negotiations & Management
Professional Experience
Pace Global Energy Systems, LLC. [Energy Consulting] – Fairfax, VA
Staff Accountant, 12/09 to 02/15/11
For Pace Global Energy Services, started out as a project billing specialist and then was promoted to the
General Ledger Accountant position. Work on G/L schedules, review data and making adjusting entries
throughout the accounting cycle. Compile financial reports for the end of month closing process, which
include B/S, I/S, Statement of Cash Flows, and Objective Tracking, as well as other reports.
Key Results:
• Prepare recurring monthly financial reports and statements for management.
• Perform month end close responsibilities.
• Perform complex financial analysis.
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities.
• Perform bank reconciliation and general ledger duties.
• Collect and consolidate data, and prepare financial statements.
Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. [Landscape Architectural Firm] – Alexandria, VA
Office Manager, 06/08 to 12/09
Assumed Office Manager duties in June of 2008, taking on duties for office management, payroll,
billing, financial reporting, and working with vendors in maintaining equipment, looking to lower costs,
and have functional equipment for daily operations.
Key Results:
• Work efficiently, accurately and independently.
• Learn & process payroll using the system of ADP and create a payroll manual.
• Use a more detailed and accurate method in recording expenses for billing allowing for more precise
invoices.
• Furnish periodic financial reports for the company, including weekly Monday morning financial
meetings.
• Ensured proper timing on vendor payments including consultants.
Joshua M. Hern
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Professional Experience (continued)
Meta Engineers, P.C. [Engineering Consulting Firm] – Arlington, VA
Accounting Assistant, 08/03 to 06/08
Started out as an accounts receivables manager, specifically collections, and branched out taking a larger
role in the company. Involved with the monthly billing, payroll, financial reporting, and office
management duties. It was a great experience growing through the company and evolve with their needs
Key Results:
• Assumed expanded responsibilities (concurrent with A/R duties), which includes billing, payroll,
office management, and some minor IT items.
• Compiles routine numerical information for report purposes by hand or by running routine recurring
reports on internal computer records.
• Became more involved in office management, solely responsible in obtaining new lease for copiers.
• Accepted a larger role that allowed more involvement in billing and financial reports.
Education
Strayer University – Arlington, VA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2008
Affiliations
Member, VSCPA (Virginia Society of CPAs), 2007 to Present
Technology Summary
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Deltek Vision Peachtree QuickBooks Windows (all)
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