Accounts Payable Specialist

Danielle Williams

Woodbridge, VA ***** H: 703-***-**** C: 571-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist offering 10+ years of expertise in the field. Proficient in coding invoices, preparing transfers and reconciling accounts. Pursuing a new professional challenge with room for advancement. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with SAP accounting software. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. Bold Profile Well-versed in reviewing open accounts, processing documents and managing AP files.

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, 12/2022 - 07/2024

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Alexandria, Virginia

Worked as a Contractor for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority under Sparks Group

Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

Reviewed to process Travel Expenses of all WMATA Employees

Administered Travel Expenses using ERP Peoplesoft

Verified and processed all Tuition Expense for all WMATA Employees

Created and reviewed Travel Expense using SAP software Concur

Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.

Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.

Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.

Reviewed and submitted purchase orders for equipment, supplies and professional services.

Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.

Participated in cross-functional projects, providing subject matter expertise on accounts payable processes and contributing to overall process improvements within the organization.

Collaborated with procurement team to ensure accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements with vendors.

Performed regular account reconciliations with bank statements to validate financial transaction accuracy in accounting records.

Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.

Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.

Accounting Technician, 08/2009 - 11/2022

National Park Service, AOC – Herndon, VA

Grade 0525-07 as, Perform daily analysis of various accounting and administrative processes such as reimbursable agreements, debt management, property purchases and management functions in support of internal controls

Review and enter variety of vendor information and accounting data into financial systems timely and accurately

Reconcile all financial books, reimbursable agreements, obligations, and payments weekly

Analyze, verify, and process all reimbursable agreements

Request project codes buildups and budget funds moves as needed

Examine financial data, accounts, process flows and reports; to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies in support various accounting functions

Plan, organize and perform assignments in accordance with Federal and Organizational guidelines

Maintain, reconcile, research, and close accounts involving variety of transactions and supports month end and year end closing

Update invoices using complex organized internal control under Federal Financial System

Establish and maintain to improve electronic files and spreadsheets which report weekly updates to system

Analyze financial management systems errors, correct, and provide recommendations for alternative processing methods to achieve systems objectives

Efficiently communicates with NPS head accounting office regarding financial data discrepancies and systems errors, ensures efficient and accurate resolution of errors

Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution

Financial Specialist/Contractor, 11/2007 - 08/2009

CIBER – Herndon, VA

Coordinated and entered travel using Federal Financial System for National Park Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs employees

Generated vouchers for traveling staff

Reviewed Relocation Income Tax Allowances utilizing Federal Financial System

Resolved employee reimbursement issues with travel expenses

Provided technical advice and recommendations on travel affairs in accordance with procedures and guidelines of General Administrative Service

Reviewed and arranged travel with agency certifying officers

Created, reviewed and corrected backup to travel expense reports.

Performed data validation, produced financial reporting and managed projects and related tasks to reduce costs and increase revenue

Executed financial assurance audits and implemented new control points and metrics to support business changes

Education

Bachelor's Degree: English, 08/2007

George Mason University - 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Skills

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Superior Analytical Abilities

Audit Tracking

Bill Payment and Recordkeeping

Financial Calculation and Analysis

Ledger and Journal Entries

Data Entry

Precision and Accuracy

Financial Document Review

Entry Recording

Data Processing

PeopleSoft

Sage 50

Concur SAP

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