M. Anita Echols

***** ***** ***** ****, *********, MD 20636

301-***-****

ac1y3v@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Accounting professional, with a master’s in Procurement and Acquisition Management and a Government Contracting Certificate, has concentrated practice in financial reporting, analysis and audit with over 10 years of management experience at high-level positions. Responsible leader with background to effectively and efficiently perform in a fast paced and demanding environment. Core Competencies

Contract Preparation and Negotiation Strategic Planning and Management Productivity Improvement Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Team Building and Leadership Policy and Process Design Work Experience

President

Controller

Three Coves, LLC. 10/07 – Present

Provided residential real estate brokerage and property management services. Developed strategies and solicitations to procure clientele. Conducted site visits, provided guidance and conveyed adequate and appropriate information to assist and advise clientele through the lease, acquisition or sale process. Administered contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties. Evaluated and monitored contract performance through to contract close-out. Processed invoices and payments. Prepare company financial statements using QuickBooks.

Established rental operations for 32 unit multifamily residential dwellings. Conducted market research surveying and analyzing competitive price, unit size and amenities to develop rental rates. Prepared management reporting and consulted ownership on matters pertaining to lease contract actions.

Mastered web based listing, property management and contract software used in real estate, property management and accounting activities.

Henderson Holdings, Inc. t/a Mr. Tire, Southern MD 9/98 – 7/05 Managed full cycle accounting operations and financial reporting. Maintained system of accounting records and developed comprehensive policy and procedures designed to mitigate risk and provide operational guidance to meet goals and objectives. Prepared and complied timely financial statements, budgetary and cash flow reports. Performed all general ledger adjustments, subsystems close-out, and reconciliations including periodic bank, merchant and g/l accounts. Oversaw processing and approved all checks and electronic payments relating to payroll, accounts payable and taxes ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Complied with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Established accounting operations for this new spin-off company. Directed the complete transfer of system data, physical records and personnel to new corporate headquarters.

Oversaw company’s expansion from five to ten retail centers with over 150 employees in seven years. Obtained all licenses and permits, tax identification numbers, bank and merchant accounts and created internal accounts (general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable) required for new retail centers to open for business. Supervising

Senior Auditor

& Senior Audit

Officer

Instituted efficiency measures by automating the time clock and accounts payable interface from the point of sales system and developed policy and forms for processing between retail centers and accounting department. Had effect of streamlining data collection accelerating payroll and accounts payable check generation by 60% through reduced data entry, improved controls and accuracy of system information. The AP interface led to timely identification of inventory shortages.

Implemented revenue and cost saving measures. Overnight investment of bank deposits into short term investment products providing a new source of revenue generation. Renegotiated merchant discount rates reducing the cost of credit card transactions (representing 90% of retail sales receipts) increasing revenue. Detected error in the worker’s compensation insurance rate resulting in a significant credit from overcharge and future savings at the lower rate. First Virginia Banks, Inc.(BB&T) 1/89-8/98

Performed comprehensive risk-based analysis of the organization’s internal control and operational processes over financial, information systems and compliance activities. Planned and conducted audit engagements, managed multiple audits simultaneously during bank visits. Led teams of 2-13 staff allocating assignments and budgets, monitoring work progression, mentoring and performing quality assurance reviews of fieldwork. Conducted briefing meetings with area management to report findings and prepared reports recommending changes for improved operations.

Analyzed and interpreted changes to internal policy, federal, and state regulation to determine impact. Revised audit programs ensuring scope of review was sufficient to address these changes.

Key contributor providing technical leadership on specialized examinations of internal theft and fraud, due diligence on bank acquisitions, and quarterly corporate audits for external auditors.

Developed and taught comprehensive training curriculum providing technical instruction and guidance in both classroom and in-field settings. New program mentoring professionals employed in other areas of the company to become auditors. Became new method of sourcing entry level positions over college recruitment and advertising. Education and Professional Licenses and Certificates Government Contracting Certificate (Level II Equivalency) Real Estate Sales Associate

SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Certification CBA (Certified Banking Auditor) Certification

Webster University, 2012

State of Maryland, 2007 - 2017

2009 – Present

1995 - 1998

Software: Microsoft Word and Excel; Accounting software: Quickbooks and Sage Master of Arts Webster University, Missouri

George Herbert Walker School of Business, Satellite Campus - Andrews AFB, MD Major: Procurement and Acquisition Management

Awarded: Graduate Academic Honors - G. P. A. 3.94

Bachelor of Arts University of Maryland, College Park, MD Major: Economics

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