RICHARD WASHINGTON

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WORK EXPERIENCE

DYNAXYS, SILVER SPRING, MD

Senior AP & AR Specialist, Jan 2002 – Jul 2016

Served as the companies employee liaison to communicate effectively with other staff to improve processes, solve problems and resolve conflicts

Prepared journal entries and supporting work papers in accordance with Federal Government posting models and United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) for posting subsidiary ledger activity to core financial management systems daily for our daily Housing Urban Development (HUD) FHASL File.

Researched and resolve variances and discrepancies regarding accounts payable disbursement transmittals.

As the Senior AP/AR Specialist I was responsible for ensuring the compliance with Small Business Initiatives and Federal Contract payment rules were monitored daily.

Assists with other general ledger journal entries as needed to support the general ledger maintenance and with the month end/fiscal year close for the companies federal and state client contracts.

Provided monthly disbursement transaction activity reports to department manager as requested, and to complete month end reconciliations.

While working as the Sr. AP Processor on the State of Maryland contract, I processed an average of 4000 Maryland Aids Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) checks received via fax and mail monthly. These payments were time sensitive and required a 24 hour turnaround for completion including mailing.

Responsible for approving or processing the new MADAP vendor requests and updates in Quickbooks.

Assist with the Auditors PBC (Provide By Client) list each visit, inclusive of Local, State, and Federal Government audits.

As the Accounts Receivable Processor on the Fairfax County Government Childcare Receivable Contract, I was responsible for downloading the daily bank files, reconciling daily activity, and retrieving daily reports from applications confirming Fairfax County Lockbox and credit card activity.

Maintain daily department cash management disbursement logs

DYNACCSYS, SILVER SPRING, MD

Accounts Payable Specialist & Lockbox Processor, Mar 2000 – Aug 2002

Perform data-entry functions primarily from checks and remittance information provided by clients to ensure accuracy and productivity standards are met, in accordance with GSA service standards and department goals. Cross-train and provide support in other areas of the department as needed. To work in a team environment, ensuring work is processed according to individual client instructions and deadlines for our federal, state, and local government client contracts daily. Responsible for keying accounts that have complex account receivable and FHA loan instructions or accounts. Years of experience with handling and processing accounts with PII data and government documents that have been deemed as sensitive material.

Stay current with Treasury applications, initiatives, and changes in processes that impact the collection processes as they apply to HUD tenant lockboxes

Resolve issues with Lockbox processing contractor timely, hosting regular conference calls, maintaining documentation, monitoring performance.

DATA PROMPT, LLC, SILVER SPRING, MD

Accounts Payable Analyst, Jun 1989 – Mar 2000

Guarantee all vendor accounts are handled precisely and ensure accurate and complete information prior to check payment. Obtain and validate invoices for suitable authorization and documentation approval. Establish fresh vendor profiles and supervise accounts to guarantee payments are updated. Ensure good working relationship with vendors and assist in opening and organizing mail for scanning, as well as handling and processing of emails for the accounting department. Evaluate all invoices for suitable filing and consent before identifying inconsistencies and errors. Monitor key account balances throughout the month for discrepancies, research and determine appropriate resolutions. Provide detailed written documentation and analysis of account discrepancies and variances. Assist with training events for both internal and external clients as necessary.Contribute to updating operations and user manuals.

Contracts and Purchase Order Clerk, Oct 1987 – Jun 1989

Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to HUD Field Office staff members and to vendors. Prepare purchase orders and send copies to field offices and to departments of originating requests. Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process. Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers and field offices for payments.

Accounts Payable Clerk, Sep 1984 – Oct 1987

As one of the first AP clerks of the company I was often asked to offer process improvement suggestions and assist with the propriety system being built for the new Housing Urban Development (HUD) contract.

Performed all aspects of the accounts payable function by matching government purchase orders to invoices and entering the invoices into systems according to department policies and deadlines. I identified all errors or discrepancies and resolved before processing.Prepare checks, including ACH transactions, and backup documentation. Reconcile accounts payable related accounts; and submit journal entry requests to the Comptroller for adjustment to the general ledger.

EDUCATION

SPINGARN HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, DC

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS FEDERAL TRAINING ACADEMY, WASHINGTON, DC

Federal Financial Management

Improper Payments;The Antideficiency Act; The Prompt Payment Act and Voucher Examination; Internal Controls: Meeting Federal Requirements for Accountability

PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD

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