Bashshar Conway
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Accounting and HR professional with several years of experience. Highly skilled at covering many areas such as ledger analysis,
financial statements, budgeting, payroll, recruiting, staffing, benefits administration, and compensation . Recognized for ability to
manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments. A
troubleshooter able to proactively resolve issues, easily grasp and apply new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies, and meet
and exceed challenging goals and objectives.
Work Experience
Modus Hotels 11/2013 – 03/2015
Human Resources Generalist Washington, DC
• Responsible for all HR functions, including: Strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, training,
benefits administration, employee relations, management development and performance management
• Assisted in the recruitment process
o Posted job openings, managed candidate correspondence, scheduled interviews and wrote offer letters
o Coordinated and executed all aspects of bringing onboard a new employee including scheduling
orientation, preparing new hire packets, collecting and processing new hire paperwork, setting up
payroll/benefits
• Benefits administration for all eligible employees including communication, enrollment and timely invoice
reconciliation and request for payments
• Processed and transmitted monthly employee 401(k) and FSA deductions as well as, track and deduct all
garnishments and other payroll deductions
• Processed multi-state payroll for over 150 employees using M3 Accounting Payroll
• Verified and approved timesheets
• Prepared payroll reports exhibiting a summary of earnings, taxes, deductions and other wages
Hilton Worldwide 10/2011 – 11/2013
Staff Accountant (Compensation & Benefits) Mclean, VA
• Assisted in the month end closing and maintained the general ledger; including but not limited to monthly review
of payroll and benefit transactions, account reconciliations, financial reporting and journal entries using
PeopleSoft
• Analyzed cost center expenses and recorded adjusting journal entries where necessary
• Analyzed and produced Excel spreadsheets for P&L, balance sheet and trial balance statements
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and V look-ups)
• Updated and sustained financial tracking records, including budget vs. actual, 401k contributions, severance,
bonuses and taxes
• Accrued bonuses monthly for year end payout
• Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess
accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Processed and reconciled inter-company transactions
• Effectively communicated any topic related to financial statements to colleagues in different departments
• Continuously updated standard operating procedure manuals for accounting department
GMMB 09/2009 – 10/2011
Project Accountant/HR Specialist Washington, DC
• Assisted with month-end closing and financial analysis reports for executive distribution
• Prepared monthly financial reports including working capital, client revenue and A/R
• Led media reconciliation process and requested refunds from vendors when discrepancies were found
• Assisted in processing payroll
• Oversaw the recruitment program for summer interns
• Provided new hires with information on company policies and procedures
• Researched, identified and explained complex benefit related issues to employees
• Processed and monitored daily check runs and wires
• Researched and resolved WIP balances over 60 days
• Responsible for managing client escrow balances
• Resolved vendor complaints effectively and efficiently
PPG Industries, Inc. 06/2007 – 08/2008
Accounting Intern Pittsburgh, PA
• Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions
for this publicly traded company with annual sales roughly around $12 billion
• Various accounts receivable and payable duties
Education
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 05/2009
• Baccalaureate Degree: Finance