Accounant

JULIET BOOTHE WILLIAMS

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Norfolk, Virginia 23518

757-***-**** (cell)

*************@*******.***

CONTROLLER - ACCOUNTING MANAGER

A diligent, organized, and forward-thinking accounting professional with extentive years of experience (including four years public accounting experience) analyzing and developing process improvements and implementing new accounting software and government regulations.

Big 4 Public Accounting Financial Statements Reporting & Analysis Profit & Loss Internal Controls Budgeting Process Evaluation & Improvements Policy & Procedures Payroll Project Implementation Team-Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant, SCI, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2013- 2017

A government contractor at the USCG Finance Center.

Reconciling, reviewing, and analyzing proprietary and budgetary TSA general ledger accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Performing necessary reconciliations of financial data to ensure the accurate recording of data is consistent with governing regulations such as the USSGL, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), OMB Circulars, etc. The reconciliation process involves examining large volumes of data using Toad (SQL), CAS, Discoverer, and Excel, identifying and researching reconciling items (data which does not meet governing regulations), and working with other departments to resolve reconciling items. Handling month-end journal entries and processes for TSA.

Functional Analyst 3, CACI, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2012-2013

A government contractor at the USCG Finance Center.

Developing test plans written based on researching the current government regulations and guidelines such as OMB, GASAB, and FISCAM. Also, developing test plans based on the desk guides and other relevant SOPs of the System's department. Performing, reviewing, and documenting internal testing using the prepared test plans. Reporting internal test findings identified during review to management and providing information on material weaknesses or other management control weakness identified during reviews so management can address and make recommendations for corrective actions.

Senior Accountant, SCI, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2011- 2012

A government contractor at the USCG Finance Center.

Reconciling, reviewing, and analyzing proprietary and budgetary TSA general ledger accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Performing necessary reconciliations of financial data to ensure the accurate recording of data is consistent with governing regulations such as the USSGL, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), OMB Circulars, etc. The reconciliation process involves examining large volumes of data using Toad (SQL), CAS, Discoverer, and Excel, identifying and researching reconciling items (data which does not meet governing regulations), and working with other departments to resolve reconciling items. Handling month-end journal entries and processes for TSA.

Senior Accountant, Macfadden, Chesapeake, VA 2009- 2011

A government contractor at the USCG Finance Center.

Reconciling, reviewing, and analyzing proprietary and budgetary general ledger accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Performing necessary reconciliations of financial data to ensure the accurate recording of data is consistent with governing regulations such as the USSGL, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), OMB Circulars, etc. The reconciliation process involves examining large volumes of data using Checkfree, CAS, MIRPROD, Oracle Adhoc Reports and Excel, identifying and researching reconciling items (data which does not meet governing regulations), working with other departments to resolve reconciling items and presenting the reconciliation to management. Preparing procedural manuals (Desk Guides) of the General Ledger Reconciliation process. Researching the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), OMB Circulars, etc, to provide regulations and guidance for the desk guides. Training team members on preparing and analyzing General Ledger Reconciliations. Creating new match passes for the General Ledger Reconciliation process in Checkfree as needed.

Controller, Jo-Kell, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2008- 2009

An electrical distributor with 63 employees and over $30 million annual revenue.

Developed and oversaw all accounting functions, including financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, and credit. Provided leadership and direction for team of 7 staff members. Oversaw regulatory compliance. Performed extensive financial analysis and transaction documentation through financial statements. Managed and interpreted financial data, budgets, cash flow, and audit planning.

Specific Accomplishments:

Developed new credit policy to reduce the number of customers placed on credit hold each day to eliminate manual intervention by credit staff.

Restructured accounting procedures to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of assigned tasks.

Developed a monthly close timeline so financial results could be presented to Management within 15 days.

Director of Accounting, Smithfield Packing Co, Inc., Smithfield, VA 2008

A fortune 500 pork manufacture.

Developed and oversaw all accounting functions, including financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, and payroll. Provided leadership and direction for team of 6 direct reports and 24 staff members. Oversaw regulatory compliance. Performed extensive financial analysis and transaction documentation through financial statements.

Specific Accomplishments:

Restructured accounting procedures to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of assigned tasks.

Worked with UPS to consolidate billings from subsidiaries into one comprehensive invoice to reduce accounts payable processing time.

Directed the monthly close to ensure the general ledger was closed in a timely manner.

Controller, Zim American Integrated Shipping Services Co, Inc., Norfolk, VA 2005-2008

A major international shipping line.

Developed and oversaw all accounting functions, including financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, foreign accounting, and disbursement accounting. Supervised payroll functions performed by Payroll Administrator. Managed and interpreted financial data, budgets, audit planning. Provided leadership and direction for team of 3 direct reports and 10 staff members. Oversaw regulatory compliance. Performed extensive financial analysis and transaction documentation through financial statements.

Specific Accomplishments:

Restructured accounting department to reduce external audits from 2 weeks to 2 days.

Developed and implemented automated accounting systems for container sales and insurance third party billing to give visibility for revenue and accounts receivable in the general ledger.

Created internal control procedures for Payroll to reduce number of errors/manual checks issued.

Served as head office controller to seven international locations and five US district offices.

Implemented new procedures for Logistic and Accounting departments to ensure management reports prepared by Logistics agreed to the general ledger.

Directed the monthly close to insure timely and accurate financial statements.

Coordinated quarterly and annual external audits

Accounting Manager, Swimways, Co., Virginia Beach, VA 2004-2005

A manufacture of recreational water products.

Developed and oversaw all accounting functions, including financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, inventory and credit. Provided leadership and direction for team of 3 staff members. Oversaw regulatory compliance. Performed extensive financial analysis and transaction documentation through financial statements. Managed and interpreted financial data and audit planning.

Specific Accomplishments:

Researched and implemented new inventory procedure to handle customer returns so inventory is accurately reflected in the accounting system.

Revised E-Time timekeeping system configuration for production department to eliminate overpaying production staff and manual manipulation of timesheets.

Reporting and Analysis Supervisor, Schenker, Inc., Norfolk, VA 2002-2004

An international freight forwarder.

Developed and oversaw accounting functions, including financial analysis and reporting, fixed assets and payroll. Provided leadership and direction for team of 4 staff members. Oversaw regulatory compliance. Performed extensive financial analysis and transaction documentation through financial statements.

Specific Accomplishments:

Member of team to convert FAS (fixed asset accounting software) to SAP fixed asset module.

Member of team to convert German accounting standards to IAS.

Researched and implemented payroll procedures to insure company was in compliance with IRS regulations.

Senior Accountant, Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 1999 - 2001

A manufacturer of toner and copier drums

Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements for the toner division (VA, NJ, and Mexico). Prepared supplemental financial reports for monthly financial package. Presented financial package with comments to upper management. Performed all accounting functions including journal entries and reconciliations. Prepared annual budget. Processed raw material invoices and customer payments.

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

GPA 3.82 overall, 4.0 in major

Certified Public Accountant, 1988, State of Virginia, License # 11919 - Inactive

ACHIEVEMENTS

Beta Alpha Psi, 1985 - President, Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, National Deans List, Alpha Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

SAP, Oracle, Legacy, ADP and Reportsmith, Made to Manage (M2M), Quickbooks, Windows XP, including Word and Excel, AS400, WINS, Oracle Ad-Hoc, Checkfree, Toad, SQL.

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