Accounts Payable Specialist

WAFAA GAD-ELSAYED

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Financial Services / Consulting / Contract Administration Demonstrated expertise in managing accounts payable, expense reporting, government compliance, and contract closeouts. Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to organizational growth. Adept at working independently or as part of a team, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing, reporting, and vendor communications. Core competencies include:

● Accounts Payable & Receivable

● Payroll Processing (Bamboo, ADP)

● General Ledger Maintenance

● Contract Compliance & Closeout

● DCAA Audit Preparation

● Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTURY DISTRIBUTERS, Rockville, MD 2021-Present

A leading distributor providing a wide range of consumer goods. Staff Accountant

● Verified expense reports, prepared checks, and ensured timely processing and coding of invoices.

● Managed preparation and processing of payments, generating remittance advice, and compiling statements.

● Recorded EFT payments for taxes and rent, performed check reconciliations, and resolved vendor inquiries. AECOM/AMENTUM, Germantown, MD February 2019 – April 2021 International engineering, infrastructure, and government contracting company. Accounts Payable Specialist

● Reviewed and processed expense reports, maintaining journal entries in the general ledger.

● Provided support in managing accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls. WESTAT, Germantown, MD June 2018 – November 2018

Government contracting and research services firm. Accounts Payable Specialist

● Reviewed travel reports under government regulations, prepared office lease invoices, and ensured backup documentation was complete before submission.

● Maintained journal entries in the general ledger and ensured accuracy of financial data. RYFT SYSTEMS, Gaithersburg, MD September 2015 – January 2018 A technology company providing big data analytics solutions. Staff accountant

● Processed payroll files from Bamboo and ADP systems, audited payroll reports, and generated financial summaries.

● Submitted electronic files for 401K and Roth IRA contributions, processed HSA contributions, and managed all accounts payable requirements.

● Reconciled credit cards, processed expense reports, and maintained security for sensitive financial information. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., Rockville, MD November 2014 – February 2015 Temporary accounting position supporting financial operations. Staff Accountant (Temporary)

● Handled all accounts payable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing and compliance. Wafaa Gad-Elsayed Page 2

ALLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC., Rockville, MD March 1999 – September 2013 A government contracting company with over $80 million in annual revenue. Contract Administer (Deltek GCS)

● Managed cradle-to-grave government contracts, ensuring compliance with DCAA requirements and preparing for audits.

● Monitored contract and subcontract funding, prepared annual contract briefs, and generated closeout documentation in ClearView.

● Processed invoices, managed accounts payable and receivable, and ensured compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and the FAR.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ASIOUT, Egypt

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Technical Skills:

● Accounting Software: SAP, Deltek (up to version 10), Costpoint 7, SharePoint

● Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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