Helen T. Allinson Bladen

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Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782

Email: adwq5w@r.postjobfree.com

Cell phone: 240-***-****

SUMMARY:

Took 10 years off working due to the passing of my husband and needing to raising my children. Prior to that 23 years of Accounting experience in various industries. Self-motivated multi-tasker that quickly adapts to different situations with the ability to interface with management, vendors and personnel. Excellent work ethic with problem solving skills and a consistent follow-through attitude. Able to initiate and work independently, grasping the knowledge needed to support the business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, Rockville, Maryland January 2006 –October 2012

Property Accountant- July 2007-October 2012

Create end of month journal entries to record tax accruals and prepaid allocations.

Close out capital work orders into fixed assets.

Review tenant balances and issue monthly delinquent letters.

Maintain tracking of collection efforts for outstanding accounts receivable.

Explain variances monthly and quarterly between prior and budgets versus actual

Staff Accountant – January 2006-July 2007

Preparation of monthly/quarterly consolidated and division-level financial statements.

Pre-close reconciliation of cash.

Create end of month journal entries

Preparation of Accounts Receivable analysis reports.

Explanation for changes in prepaid rent and accounts receivable.

Assist with special projects as needed (e.g., accounting system conversion).

DRI Partners, Inc., Washington, DC March 2004 – January 2006

Property Accountant

Compiled, analyzed and presented monthly financial data for large institutional clients.

Explain variances between actual monthly activity and budget.

Create end of month journal entries to record accruals, depreciation.

Calculate funding requests based on the owner's direction.

Reconcile bank statements for various entities.

Maintain monthly balance sheet schedules.

Explain variances between actual monthly activity and budget.

Transwestern Commercial Services, Bethesda, Maryland June 2000 – March 2004

Property Accountant

Reconcile bank statements for various entities.

Maintain monthly balance sheet schedules.

Compiled, analyzed and presented monthly financial data for large institutional clients.

Explain variances between actual monthly activity and budget.

Create end of month journal entries to record accruals, depreciation.

Prepared annual operating expense recovery reconciliation.

Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective action.

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Ikon Office Solutions, Alexandria, Virginia May 1998 – June 2000

Financial Analyst- May 1999 – June 2000

Analyzed and reconciled monthly financial statements, explaining variances.

Supervised accounts payable department of 3 people.

Reviewed and approved corporate checks over $30,000.00

Prepared various detailed analysis related to income to research large variance from previous years.

Assisted with yearly budget projections.

Continued duties of Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – May 1998 – May 1999

Full charge of general ledger recording.

Created end of month journal entries.

Maintained fixed asset records and subsidiary ledger and prepared monthly reconciliation.

Reconciled monthly bank statements.

Maintained monthly audit work

Monthly closing procedures.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Money One Federal Credit Union, Landover, Maryland August 1995 – May 1998

Accounting Specialist

Falcon Microsystems, Landover, Maryland April 1989 – March 1995

Accounting System Specialist – April 1994 –March 1995

Fixed Asset Administrator – August 1990 –April 1994

Accounts Receivable Administrator – July 1989 – August 1990

SKILLS, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATIONS:

Proficient in the following computer software systems:

JD Edwards-E1

Microsoft Office Suite (focus on Excel and Word)

Filemaker Pro

TOLAS

MRI

Yardi

Timberline

Pyramid

Acuity

Just in Time

Prince George’s Community College, Largo Maryland

Associate of Arts, Business Management with focus in Accounting

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