SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dependable, motivated, highly organized individual Jr. Accountant,with the ability to priortize responbilities with unique solutions to extremely challenging situations. Known for and respected by staff as the go-to person to handle difficult customer needs with a can-do attitude
Skills and Qualifications:
• Proficient in all QuickBooks systems, (Online, Desktop, Pro, and Enterprise), MS Office 365 and SharePoint
•Payroll abilities using ADP, Paychex, and QuickBooks payroll systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities demonstrating the ability to apply independent judgment
and discretion. Resolved issues based on project /company standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer relation skills
• Acute attention to detail and well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting practices and procedures, and DCAA Accounting Principals
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) AIA Invoicing
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.and under minimum supervision
• Manatee Technical College, Bradenton, FL Small Business Administration/Management
• Northern Virginia College, Business Administration, Loudoun, VA
• Blueprint Reading, Associated Builders & Contractors, Fairfax, VA
• Notary, Loudoun County
Professional Experience
Jr. Accountant 2017 - 2019
Novus Building Services, Sterling, VA
Contributed to the efficient accountability of the accounting department to include balancing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, month end closings, and financial reporting, depreciation schedules
Balanced and reconciled all bank accounts and credit card statements using QuickBooks
Developed relationships with all vendors and subcontractors and resolved any discrepancies with invoicing, payments and of outstanding invoices, perform weekly AP check disbursements
Slashed payroll/benefits administration by costs 30% by negotiating prices and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services. Processing bi-weekly payroll, using ADP payroll system. Maintained timesheets, processed workman’s compensation spreadsheets and payments
Resolved vendor and subcontractors discrepancies and payment issues. Assured proper insurance forms, W-9s, COI’s and final contracts were completed prior to payment
Processed weekly invoicing of completed work to customers (AIA), (T&M), (FFP), and followed up with any issues
Known for and respected by staff as the go-to person to handle difficult customer needs with a can-do attitude
Jr. Accountant/ Office Manager 2007 – 2017
Advanced Global Construction, Inc., Ashburn, VA
Responsible for the balancing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, client invoicing, month end closings, expense tracking, cost accounting and financial reporting preparation using QuickBooks using DCAA Accounting Principals,
Balanced and reconciled all bank accounts and credit card statements
Achieved setting up semi-monthly payroll, using QuickBooks and ADP, processed payroll taxes, health
insurance payments and 401k distribution maintain timesheets and Generated 1099's in a timely manner
Resolved vendor and subcontractors discrepancies and payment issues. Assured proper insurance forms,
W-9’s and final contracts were completed prior to final payment
Generated a purchase order system which initiated proper weekly accounts payable check disbursements
Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper 1993-2007
Project Developers, Inc., Sterling VA
Ensured the effective and efficient accountability of the accounting department with training and follow-up
Ability to prioritize the process of projects and budgets, using QuickBooks and DCAA Accounting, included balancing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, month end closings, and financial reporting preparation, and depreciation schedules
Responsible for the balancing and reconciling of all bank accounts and credit card statements
Decreased payroll costs by bringing payroll in-house from Paychex to using QuickBooks. Processed bi-weekly payroll, 1099's in a timely manner, maintained timesheet, processed payroll taxes, health insurance payments, and 401k distributions
Resolved vendor and subcontractors discrepancies and payment issues. Assured proper insurance forms, W-9’s and final contracts were completed prior to final payment
Contributed in the Human Resources department, keeping in compliance standards.
Liaison between employees and management was referred to as the “go to” person