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

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