Paul A. Conley, Sr. MBA
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Summary
Armed with over two decades of extensive work experience and education in financial reporting, auditing, and internal controls to include A/P and A/R. In-depth knowledge of the full cycle accounts payable process in high volume environments. Accustomed to accurately processing payments and providing a variety of financial reports. Recognized as a diligent worker who is driven to exceed performance targets and contribute to company profitability. Established good working relationships with diverse vendors and service providers. Backed by solid credentials and proficiencies in MS Office Suite as well as, QuickBooks, QuickBooks online MIP accounting software. Peoplesoft Workday and Great Plains GAAP, GAAS, Uniform guidance FAR 31, in addition to CPFF, FFP, and T&M. contracts
Areas of Expertise
Accounts Payable Processes & Management Records and Organization Management
Reconcile Bank Accounts Journal Entries & General Ledger
GAAP Standards & Government Regulations Teambuilding & Staff supervision
Grants and Contracts Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
Work History
Grants Analyst
Greater Washington Urban League Washington D.C.
( June 2022-Present)
Responsible for a portfolio of projects for various sponsors for 4 million dollars
Ensure compliance with Federal and Non-Federal grant reporting requirements
Closely monitor budget and expense transactions; review and approve grant requisitions through QuickBooks based on allowability and sponsor guidelines
Worked closely with Project directors for budget overview
Grants Analyst
Mary’s Center Washington D.C.
(October 2021- June 2022
Responsible for a portfolio of projects for various sponsors for nine million dollars
Ensure compliance with Federal and Non-Federal grant reporting requirements
Closely monitor budget and expense transactions; review and approve grant requisitions through Great Plains based on allowability and sponsor guidelines
Worked closely with Project directors for budget amendments
Grants Accountant
Howard University Washington D.C.
(August 2018- September 2021
Responsible for a portfolio of projects for various sponsors for twelve million dollars
Ensure compliance with Federal and Non-Federal grant reporting requirements
Manage award profiles by assisting project directors and related staff with grant close out process
Closely monitor budget and expense transactions; review and approve grant requisitions through Peoplesoft based on allowability and sponsor guidelines
Provide input and participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the department per uniform Guidance
Fiscal Officer
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau Waldorf
(September 2017-June 2018)
Personally responsible to the President and Finance Committee for the overseeing of the day-to-day operations including payroll A/R and A/P of a 1,200,000
Direct supervision of the fiscal unit that complies with all standards established by GAAP and OMB circulars regarding nonprofit fiscal management
Prepare monthly programmatic reports required by funding sources
Budget planning for all programs and agency
Prepare monthly projections for all grants through my creation of a monthly grant tracking system
Fiscal Officer
Southern Maryland Tri-County Hughesville
Community Action committee Inc.
(August 2015-February 2017)
Personally responsible to the President and Finance Committee for the overseeing of the day-to-day operations including payroll A/R and A/P of a 7,000,000-million-dollar budget
Direct supervision of the fiscal unit that complies with all standards established by GAAP and OMB circulars regarding nonprofit fiscal management
Prepare monthly programmatic reports required by funding sources
Meet with project directors on a quarterly basis for fiscal management grant projects and fundraising events
Tax preparation of State and federal tax obligations along with A-133 audit preparation
Budget planning for all programs and agency
Senior Accountant
Henderson Tax and Accounting Waldorf
(February 2015January 2017)
Preparation of all tax returns 1120’s, 1040’s, and 1065’s,
Prepared and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintain and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies,
Summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
Comptroller
(Prince Construction Company) Washington D.C.
(October 2013-December 2014)
Prepared schedules to determine the financial position of a 20,000,000-dollar construction company improved invoicing by creation of flow charts and increased cash flow
Analyzed the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas of processes improvement
Prepared or directed preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies MDOT, DDOT, VDOT
Launched internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting procedures per GAAP
Month end closings, Preparation of financial Statements, General Ledger maintenance
Closely monitor budget and expense transactions; review and approve grant requisitions through Peoplesoft based on allowability and sponsor guidelines
Waldorf
Associate Auditor
RMW Associates, LLC Camp Springs, MD
(July 2011- December 2012)
Served as the Lead examiner on executive compensation, bonus programs, with extensive research, doing comparisons with industry standards, taking exception of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 above industry standards
Applied GAAP and GAAS, Audited Contracts for incurred cost which consisted of budgets of $2 million to $4 million dollars.
Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and anomalies in financial data, scoping for high dollar amounts and unusual circumstances identifying and communicating auditing matters to partners, senior associates, and managers
Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting, reconciling account balances
Education
MBA in Forensic Accounting: Graduated Magna cum Laude Jones International University, Centennial, CO
MBA in Accounting: Graduated Magna cum Laude Jones International University, Centennial, CO
Bachelor of Science Degree: Finance, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
CPA Candidate Maryland Board of Public Accountancy