Accounting Accountant

CHRISTIE ECHETABU

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ACCOUNTANT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position that utilizes my several years’ experience of preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, resolution of any reconciling items and financial analyses, bring as well several years of billing to guarantee accurate invoicing and revenue acceptance, overseeing bookkeeping to manage outstanding accounts and contact clients for collection, as well as lead revenue forecast analysis that is presented to senior management. I look to apply my strong accounting background towards career advancement.

TECHNOLOGIES

OPERATING SYSTEMS

MS-Window 95/98, Millennium Edition (Me)

MS Windows Vista Home, Professional and Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Proficiency – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access HTML.

Office 365

SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS

Revenue Cycle Systems

IDX, SMS,Allscripts and Availity

Enterprise Task Manager (ETM)

GE Centricity practice management system

Accounting Systems

Sage Peachtree Accounting software, Great Plains Accounting Software, Quick books accounting software. Enterprise Accounting System by Oracle (EAS)

Power Church Accounting software. Turbo-Tax, Tax-Act, HR Block Software.

Work History

Accountant

George Washington University/ Medical Faculty Associates 11/2018 –Present

Cash and bank reconciliations: Analyzing and reconciling general ledger, bank statements and inter-company accounts.

Prepare and post journal entries for accrued expenses, revenue, payroll and adjustments.

Review and post accounts payable invoices, Prepare and process cash receipts, assisting with month-end and year-end closing.

Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted accounting policies and procedures.

Prepare for financial audits and assist in the audit process.

Senior Accountant (Part Time):

Praise Pavilion (Non for-Profit Organization) MD 4/2008 to Present

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries for accounting, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.

Responsibilities includes, processing payroll and staff benefit transactions, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, resolution of any reconciling items, financial analyses, and monthly reports for 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Monitor and review accounting for related system reports accuracy and completeness

Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.

Tax Accountant:

Praise Pavilion College Park, Maryland 4/2008 to Present

Assisting with income tax Preparation for Individuals, on-For-Profit Organization, and small businesses.

Completes tax forms in accordance with policies and in compliance with legislation and regulations. (federal, state and local codes)

Identifies potential tax credits and liabilities and ensures accurate and complete returns are filed.

Advise against potential tax liabilities and uncover potential deductions and credits.

Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures.

Calculate and invoice for form preparation fees, as well as verifying totals on past forms for accuracy. Consult tax law handbooks for difficult tax returns.

Prepare tax returns using different types of electronic filing software.

Patient Accounting Specialist, (Billing Specialist.)

George Washington University/ Medical Faculty Associates 3/2002 –2018

Responsibilities include handling weekly claims edit on IDX and ETM (Citrix Touch works)Uploading claims from Revenue cycle system

Reviews refund/overpayment requests from insurance payers and employees to determine if requests are applicable. Cash posting, refunds, and returned checks.

Ability to work collaboratively and build positive business relationships with clinical areas and the payer community. Reconciliation of deposits from various sources to cashier report. Communicates with Patients about their account, collecting and processing payment, and update their insurance information.

Training new employees and students internship.

Analyzed account balances and recommended adjustments, whenever appropriate, including recommendations for bad debt, write-offs, contractual adjustments, discounts, past timely filing, and refunds.

-- EDUCATION

MASTER OF Science - Accounting AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (2013)

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of science - Accounting (2011)

University of Maryland Global Campus

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting (2009)

Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD

CERTIFICATION(S)

Certified Public Accountsantant (Candidate) 2021

Certified Medical Insurance Claims Analyst-

Howard Community College, Columbia Maryland April 2001

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