Senior Accountant

LARICIA D. WALTON

757-***-**** *******.******@*****.*** Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Objective: To obtain a career-level position where my applied knowledge of a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting can be utilized. In addition to over 17 years of accounting experience.

Knowledge: Combination of over 120 semester hours of various higher education courses to include, but not limited to, intermediate, and advanced financial and managerial accounting, and various business and management courses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aston Carter (Standard Calibration) October 2023 – March 2024

AR Accounting Specialist

Enhanced invoice processing speed by 30%, leveraging Sage X3 for superior data accuracy.

Managed AR, reconciled ledgers, and ensured accurate customer data, boosting billing efficiency.

Facilitated customer queries on invoices, fostering positive relations.

Enabled team success by maintaining up-to-date vendor documentation, facilitating smooth operations.

Aston Carter (Clark Nexsen) - Hybrid May 2023 – July 2023

Interim Accounting Specialist

Revamped AP system, reducing processing time by 20%, enhancing department efficiency.

Introduced digital filing strategy for contracts, slashing retrieval times and boosting audit efficiency.

Overhauled vendor compliance protocols, ensuring 100% accuracy in small business filings.

Pioneered improvements in financial reporting and tax filing processes across multiple states.

Optimized financial workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in processing efficiency.

Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and account reconciliation.

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic - Remote July 2022- January 2023

Accountant, Financial Management Analytics

Managed daily financial reporting using SABRS Management Analytical Retrieval Tools System

Reconciled 150+ transactional discrepancies daily, ensuring accuracy in financial records

Researched and resolved 100 dormant accounts quarterly, enhancing financial transparency

Processed decision sheets, effectively moving checkbook funds for optimal resource allocation

Resolved 100+ dormant accounts quarterly, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Revolutionized fund management practices, optimizing budget allocation and financial forecasting.

Answered customer calls, questions and concerns from my home office with high-speed internet access.

Streamlined financial reporting, reducing reconciliation errors by 20%.

Prepared precise financial reports and journal entries with a focus on accuracy

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Tecnico Corporation - Hybrid June 20117 – July 2021

Account Receivable Specialist- Government Contract Biller

Managed accounts receivable, ensuring accurate billing and compliance with government contracts.

Streamlined invoice processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors in government billing.

Analyzed contract modifications to ensure accurate billing, enhancing revenue accuracy.

Implemented new billing system features, increasing productivity in contract management.

Provided team with contract status updates, fostering collaboration and timely project completion.

Led initiative to cut down aged receivables by 20%, enhancing cash flow and financial stability.

Answered customer calls, questions and concerns from my home office with high-speed internet access.

Collaborated effectively with leadership and external auditors, providing requested information promptly

Managed accounts payable for 6 sites, processing 30+ invoices weekly with high accuracy.

Enhanced vendor reconciliation process, ensuring 100% accuracy in payments and accounts.

Budget Car/Truck Rental of Atlanta July 2016 – November 2016

Accounts Payable Specialist (Accounting Department)

Streamlined invoice processing for 40+ locations, enhancing Accounts Payable efficiency.

Ensured 100% accuracy in financial records, aiding in flawless audits.

Assisted in the timely preparation of tax returns.

Implemented new accounting software, leading to a 30% increase in department efficiency.

Optimized accounts payable processes, reducing average invoice discrepancies by 20%.

Spearheaded a project to digitize invoice processing, cutting processing time by 25%.

Avis Budget Group June 2010 - July 2016

Claim Paid Buy/Sell Analyst (Accounts Receivable Department)

Managed daily office tasks using automation software, ensuring smooth operations

Streamlined claim process, reducing resolution time by 20%.

Provided IT support, ensuring optimal equipment performance for all team members and cutting down on tech issues by 25%Streamlined adjustment process, cutting error rates by 30% through policy enforcement.

Boosted financial accuracy by processing over $814K in adjustments, streamlining station requests.

Analyzed and processed $60K in rebate adjustments, maximizing fiscal accuracy.

Revolutionized adjustment request handling, achieving a 100 daily request throughput with exemplary accuracy, driving $200K in entries.

Managed $754K in cleaning adjustments, ensuring accuracy in Excel logs and policy adherence.

Education/ Certification

●Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Norfolk State University – Norfolk, VA - 2009

●Brio- Query & Data Warehouse, Hands-On Workshop – Avis Budget Group 2014

●Visual Basic For Application, Hands- On Workshop – Avis Budget Group 2013

Skills

Innovative, job-readiness, analytical, problem solving, Interpersonal skills attentions to detail, time management, team-building, organizing, planning, ability to multi-task, and resolve financial discrepancies and recommend various solutions. Also prepare, formulate, justify and execute labor and non-labor funds for assigned programs are few of the many skills and qualities I have developed.

Proficient in basic PC skills, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Hyperion SmartView, Wide Area Workflow/AskDFAS (WAWF), and various financial systems to include, but not limited to Oracle, Deltek Cost Point, Deltek Vision

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