Accounting Financial

Antwan D. Fisher

** *. ********* *** ● Baltimore, MD 21229 ● 301-***-**** ● *******@*****.***

Senior Accounting professional

Senior Accountant with more than 15 years of progressive experience

Team player with demonstrated ability for analytical problem solving

Proven leader with strong written and oral communication skills

Detail oriented, works well under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Accounting Skills

GAAP/GAAS

Non-profit & Public Accounting

Advanced Knowledge of Excel

Monthly Reconciliation

Financial Statements Financial Reporting

Internal Audit Budgeting & Forecasting

MS Dynamics Process Improvement

In-depth Financial Analysis Critical Thinking

Professional Experience

ICMA-Retirement Corporation, Washington, DC 05/2007- current

Senior Corporate Accountant

Oversee general ledger transaction recording and analysis.

Maintain monthly reconciliations of accounts and provide special analyses as requested.

Provide incisive analysis of the economic activity being captured in both dollars as well as units.

Coordinate the preparation of schedules, accumulation of documents, etc. in conjunction with internal and external audits and reviews.

Develop and document procedures that ensure proper segregation of responsibilities.

Develop and document clear understanding of the system of internal controls that exist as part of the financial reporting process.

Create a collegial work environment that inspires innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and team spirit/work.

Assist in the management of daily operation of unit including supervising the staff accountant personnel actions (i.e. evaluation of performance, coaching, training, etc.)

Washington Gas & Light, Springfield, VA 04/2005-05/2007

Internal Audit Specialist I

Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and ensure that business objectives are being achieved.

Gather information and data through research, interviews and other means.

Prepare automated work papers in accordance with the Department’s standards.

Prepare relevant sections of risk assessment documents, closing meeting document and draft reports.

Participate in kick-off, closing and other client meetings.

Develop and present value-added recommendations to strengthen internal control and improve operating processes.

Develop relationships with management personnel to build rapport and to better understand company operations.

Work closely with the project lead and other project team members to effectively achieve the audit objectives, in a timely manner.

Recommend enhancements to internal audit guidelines, procedures and approach.

Mitchell & Titus, LLP, Washington, DC 4/2003-04/2005

Semi-Senior Accountant

Audited accounting records and financial statements to ascertain compliance with reporting standards for public and private entities.

Assisted in the preparation of audited financial statements and related footnote disclosures in conformity with GAAP and GAAS.

Audited accounting records and financial statements for compliance with financial reporting standards.

Performed A-133 Audits.

Reviewed work performed by staff members and provided timely feedback on performance.

Evaluated client’s internal control structure and formulated constructive suggestions and improvements for weakness noted in the accounting system.

Communicated engagement status, significant accounting issues and concerns to managers, senior managers and partners.

Planned, budgeted, supervised and administered responsibilities within engagements.

Trained, supervised, and motivated professional staff assigned to audit engagements.

Friendship House Association, Washington, DC 9/2000- 4/2003

Accounting Associate

Prepared daily bank/cash-on-hand reconciliations

Assisted independent auditors by preparing audit schedules

Documented and recorded daily/weekly/monthly transactions

Maintained integrity of documentation housed in the accounting system

Assisted with the implementation of Blackbaud as an accounting software used by Friendship House

Education

Strayer University, Washington, DC

M.S. Accounting

Vorhees College, Denmark, SC

B.S. Accounting

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