Accounting Accounts Payable

Shelia Johnson-Aning

Washington, DC *****

*******@*****.*** • 202-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Versatile and dedicated Accounting professional with 13 years of experience, and a record of accomplishment in positions with multiple responsibilities in dynamic, deadline-driven environments. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing. Experienced in business sector and working with government military contracts.

Knowledgeable and skilled in full range of accounting functions, including data collection, analyzing budgets, auditing, profit-and-loss (P&L) reporting, reconciliation, general ledger entries, cash-flow, accounts payable/accounts receivable (AP/AR), and regulatory compliance.

Experienced in accounting and business IT and applications, including Ceridian, QuickBooks, BISYS, MS Office, Paychex, Marcola, Liberty, Kronos, and others. Skilled at developing and maintaining spreadsheets to provide accurate and consistent records and reports.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Prepare concise reports and documentation. Clearly present and discuss information and issues with company management, staff and clients.

Consistently meet tight deadlines for reporting and updates in dynamic, rapidly changing circumstances.

Strong background in Human Resources (HR) responsibilities, including management and processing, of payrolls. Administer and oversee 401k plans, health and dental insurance, and other employee benefits. Onboard new hires. Calculate and comply with all taxes and other legal requirements.

Proven ability to apply accounting concepts to improve operations and devise business solutions. Adept at identifying issues and solving problems. Skilled at team leadership and project management.

Professional Experience

Management and Technology Solutions, Inc., Stafford, VA

Accountant, December 2007 – October 2017

Corporation that provides labor and administrative consulting and services to businesses, organizations and government, including U.S. Army.

Performed full range of accounting functions, and ensured accuracy and integrity of corporate financial records and reporting. Managed contract accounts. Compiled, reconciled and balanced general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts. Executed monthly and yearly reconciliations and closings. Processed Invoices to clients. Conducted meetings with management to review financial reports and budgets. Monitored federal, state, and local regulations and legislation, and informed management of changes and necessary actions to ensure compliance. Review employee’s timesheet and process payroll bi-weekly. Process new hires, set-up direct deposits, health/dental insurance, flex spending, and 401K enrollments.

Accurately managed individual contracts and accounts. Assembled data for new awards in QuickBooks. Compiled, analyzed and recorded journals. Prepared records of assets, liability, revenue and expenses. Analyzed and reported cost of goods and work-in-progress percentages. Reviewed and reported profit and loss to Program Managers and Buyers.

Oversaw and administered large contract with U.S. Army. Set up contracts. Responsible for onboarding contractors and staff working on site at the different Army bases. Process invoices through government portal.

Trained team members, including over 100 personnel on Paychex Time & Labor online, and 125 on a new payroll system.

Performed all accounting, payroll and human resource functions for 78 employees. Reviewed timesheets and prepared bi-weekly payroll. Managed employee benefits programs, and informed personnel of deadlines and changes Processed new hires, direct deposits, health/dental insurance, flex spending, and 401K enrollments.

Opened and managed 10 accounts for payments of out-of-state unemployment and Virginia state tax.

Improved personnel records by developing an employee census spreadsheet, to track changes to salary, hiring and other information.

Ridgewell’s Caterers, Bethesda, MD

Business that provides catering services for events.

Jr. Accountant, June 2006 - December 2007

Performed accounting and maintained integrity of general ledger at catering company. Processed invoices, and followed up with vendors to resolve discrepancies Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts, for corporate reporting. Maintained Accounts Payable. Processed and reconciled employees’ and contractors’ expense reports, disbursement checks, and use of company credit cards. Obtained supporting documentation. Prepared bank deposits.

Reduced the company’s 30-90 days outstanding account balances by 56%.

Managed payroll and benefits for as many as 450 full and part time employees and contractors. Processed payroll in Liberty and Kronos systems, and transmitted payroll to Ceridian. Managed the employee’s 401K plans, and prepared transmission to BISYS.

Billing Analyst, August 2004 - June 2006

Handled accounts receivable and ensured accurate billing. Worked closely with event designers and clients. Reviewed and entered worksheets into Marcola Accounting System. Monitored billing workflows to ensure deadlines were met. Processed invoices. Reviewed AR Aging Summary and followed up with customer on payment status. Reported income projections to Controller. Processed tip-outs, for Independent contractors.

Selected for promotion to Junior Accountant for overall quality of performance, and achievement in improving working relationships between accounting and other departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Strayer University

Associate in Business, University of the District of the Columbia

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