Darien Washington

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Cell: 720-***-****

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Arlington, VA 22202

Summary of Experience

I am ambitious and highly equipped, with technical accounting skills and a practical understanding of how to apply accounting and business knowledge. Accuracy and precision in all tasks ensures a high level of efficiency and successful problem resolution. An enthusiastic, and motivated individual who is committed to a career in the accounting field. Able to Work independently, or in a team environment in order to research problems and provide quick responses to requests expeditiously. Have strong technical proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks and Great Plains accounting software. Work Experience

Staff Accountant

MVB Bank

10 Sterling Dr.

Morgantown, WV 26505

Supervisor: Jamie Stead

March 21 2022- November 21, 2023 (Laid Off)

Prepares, validates, and/or generates general financial reports as assigned. Reports may include, but are not limited to, net asset reports, contributions, inter-unit transactions, and general ledger detail reports. Responds to customers’ requests and makes the necessary referrals to those most knowledgeable. SOX compliant. Processed AP Invoices as part of the AP Team. 100 invoices processed weekly. Work Experience

Accountant

Smithsonian Institute

600 Maryland Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20024

Supervisor: Tim Strickland

October 2020 – March 5, 2023

Develops and prepares journal entries, maintains assigned accounts through reconciliations, review and analysis ensuring accuracy, and monitors accounting systems. Prepares, validates, and/or generates financial reports; provides reports to Units, supports payroll staff on accounting issues and reconciliations, reviews and validates Unit reports, and provides support for audit. Analyzes transactions for impact on funding sources, reviews and interprets records to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, advises staff on specific accounting transactions, actively reviews systems for potential improvements, and provides customer service. Prepares, validates, and/or generates general financial reports as assigned. Reports may include, but are not limited to, net asset reports, contributions, inter-unit transactions, and general ledger detail reports. Responds to customers’ requests and makes the necessary referrals to those most knowledgeable. Prepared The Financial Statements for The Woodrow Wilson Center which included reporting on Accrued Liabilities, Grants (which were classed under object class number 2520), fellowships and Stipends.

Work Experience

Accountant

U.S. Census Bureau

4600 Silver Hill Road

Suitland, MD

Supervisor: Mila Frugo

Apr 2020 – Oct 2020 (Temp)

Formulate a variety of routine financial reports and implementing fiscal year-end closing procedures for specific funds. Develop procedures to design or modify automated accounting systems. Provide advice to management, assist in applying financial data, and recommend alternatives to resolve difficult problems. Analyze financial data from domestic and/or foreign business firms. Work independently or in a team environment to research problems and provide responses to requests. Work Experience

Accounting/Finance Associate

Arrow Electronics

9201 E Dry Creek Rd

Centennial, CO 80112

Feb 2018- Aug 2019

Served as the company's primary billing and dispute resolution contact with ImmixGroup account managers, project managers and AR Analysts, with prompt responsiveness and issue closure.

• Assisted with account reconciliations and provided support for internal audits.

• Managed monthly backend contract management billing, resulting in 1M in revenue.

• Analyzed billings and gross profit to assist finance team on revenue goal reports and expected budgets.

Education

Leeward Community College

AA Degree Accounting

Graduation Date: 12/17/2011

Education

Post University

BS Degree Accounting

Graduation Date: 12/18/2015

Education

American Military University

MS Accounting

Future Graduation Date: 12/20/2024

Software Skills

Oracle Peoplesoft

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Prologue

Harvest

Deltek CostPoint

Bill.com

Dynamics Solomon ERP

Licenses

CPA Certification Candidate

EA Certification Candidate

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