Laura McKaskel

acy0v2@r.postjobfree.com 703-***-****

Accounting & Financial Professional

Seasoned accounting professional with experience in all aspects of finance and a proven track record of consistently implementing and overseeing complex projects. Proven financial management skills, resulting in improvements in efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.

Valued communicator with innovative ideas and strategies, dedicated to exceeding expectations. Consistently leverages technology to develop automated processes and improved management reporting.

Financial and Management Competencies

Navy League of the United States, Arlington, VA

Senior Accountant, 2002 – Present

Process and reconciles a wide variety of accounting documents, such as cash receipts, vendor invoicing, statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy. Prepares month end accruals, reconciles the A/R and deferrals to the trial balance, assists with the annual budget process, and the annual audit.

Key Contributions:

Collaborates with Membership to ensure all membership reconciliations, deferrals, revenue recognition and member counts are correctly recorded and match the various income streams.

Collaborated extensively with internal departments such as advertising, corporate development and IT to achieve positive results and complete projects on time.

Enhanced the accuracy of the budget and cash flow reporting. Championed the centralization of invoicing.

Streamlined Annual Exposition reporting from 3rd party sources to reflect the status of receivables. Reconcile all reports to the GL, declare revenue at the end of the event and create finalized excel spreadsheets for the auditors and the BOD.

Created expense reports now required for all area and regional Presidents for bi-annual reimbursements.

Assisted with transition of bank, credit card and checking accounts; managed the closing of the various lockboxes, credit card merchant ID’s, and deactivating access to these revenue streams.

Worked with new bank accounts to establish new merchant ID’s for various revenue streams for in house and disparate software systems from 3rd party vendors.

Responsible for assigning and monitoring all access levels for employees and 3rd party vendors.

WorldTravel Partners/BTI, Falls Church, VA

Staff Accountant, 1998 - 2002

Performed range of financial and accounting activities to include preparing financial statements and managing general ledger, analysis, reconciliation, journal entries, and AR/AP functions. Supported senior management in reconciling budgets.

Key Contributions:

Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintaining accuracy and compliance objectives.

Created process improvement initiatives and documentation for ongoing departmental progress.

Chantilly General Rental, Inc., Chantilly, VA

Accountant/Office Manager, 1995 - 1998

Responsible for day-to-day financial operations including AR, AP, payroll, cash management and HR functions for 50 employees. Prepared and managed bank reconciliation for all cash accounts and resolved aging receivable issues to ensure quick cash turnaround.

Key Contributions:

Reviewed policies and procedures, administered insurance benefits and handled employee relations issues. Maintained employee records and ensured that all federal and state laws were in compliance.

Processed $100K for payables monthly; responsible for inventory and supply orders, PO’s and calculating sales taxes.

Education and Credentials

Master of Business Administration

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science in Health Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Teaching Certification

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Training

Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, Peachtree, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, Financial Edge

Operating Systems: Windows 95 98, 2000 and NT, 2010

Software: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,

Membership Databases: Microsoft CRM, Razor’s Edge

Professional Development

Life Time Member, Alexandria Jaycees-BOD-Individual/Community Development

President, Graduate Business Student Association

Member, American Academy of Health Administration