Stephen Lovell, PMP
Arlington, VA 22204
Mobile: 703-***-**** *********@***.***
Summary of Experience and Qualifications
Secret Security Clearance. Financial Professional with over twenty-five plus years of experience specializing in Accounting, Banking, Government Contracting Analysis and Contract Closeout functions. Ability to research, analyze, and prepare reports supporting budget compliance, EAC and ETC review, reconciliations, etc. Systems experiences include but not limited to: SAP, Oracle 7, JAMIS, Costpoint, QuickBooks, Peachtree, AAMS, Itrak, Deltek Insight and Hyperion. Proficient in MS Excel, etc.
Work History
Contract Closeout Operations Lead for NSF; KGS 10/16/2016 to 04/19/19, Fairfax, VA; ManTech 04/19/19 to 10/29/21 Reston, VA; Prime Response 10/29/21 to 05/16/25; Remote
Reduce Contract Backlog by Contract reconciliation and preparation for closeout
Worked with Contractor and COR verifying Contract completion
Create closeout packages for approval by upper management.
Organize and ship closed Contract Files for warehousing by Accessions
Create De-obligation Contract modifications in AAMS for closeout
Log and track all contracts in SharePoint system for legacy
Systems include Oracle, Itrak, eRecords and AAMS
Independent Consulting: Contract Closeout Specialist working for SparksHR
Arlington, VA: 06/2015 to 05/2016
Prepare government contracts, assigned by Contracts Team, for final contract closeout all types including but not limited to CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc. Review contract terms, reconcile billing and receivables, and research discrepancies.
Utilize SAP and Costpoint to research and prepare data analysis. Work with an accounting team when billing adjustments have been identified.
Hands-on knowledge of government contracting procedures and contract types.
Perform Indirect Rate Analysis, Cost Allowable and Cash Reconciliation Analysis. Complete final adjustments to rates and prepare invoicing including zero-dollar invoicing.
CLIN/SLIN/ACRN de-obligation. Identified as the go-to person for help with process/procedural questions.
Applications used include SAP, Costpoint, SharePoint, and FedCat.
General Dynamics Information Technology- Sr. Financial Analyst; Fairfax, VA; 01/2000 to 07/2006; 03/2007 to 06/2014 (Alion Science and Technology 07/2006 – 03/2007)
Monitor DoD government contracts and advise Program Managers on budgetary constraints.
Provide oversight on reporting, oversee chargeability and prepare EAC and ETC on required contracts.
Member of team of up to five responsible for creating the monthly and annual budgetary progress reports including fiscal roll-up. This included up to six companies with approximately forty subs.
Prepare reports using Costpoint 7.0, Impromptu, and Oracle; prepared labor and ODC adjustments to correct charging errors; field questions and provide guidance for internal staff regarding policy and procedures.
Review and prepare analysis and oversight to DOD, FMS, and IWS projects using Costpoint and Oracle (JAMIS at Alion Science and Technology) as primary financial program.
Track subcontractor financial performance, allocate funds, and provide ad hoc reports to help Program Management oversight.
Support month-end close including invoice processing, auditing completed work by peers/team members and preparing accrual calculations.
Perform periodic audits as requested by corporate reporting and audit team.
Annual budget preparation and entry into Hyperion.
Lambda Rising, Inc. - Accounts Payable/Benefits/Payroll; Washington, DC; 08/1996 to 01/2000
A multifaceted bookkeeping position performing various tasks including processing accounts payable, bank and GL reconciliations, and administering payroll using ADP.
Posted journal entries, completed and submitted cost accounting reports to President for management reporting and/or decision-making purposes.
Processed store deposits, charge-back inquiries and worked with Human Resource Director on wage scale and benefit update.
Responsible for responding to benefit questions, complaints, and COBRA inquiries.
Instrumental in conversion from Peachtree to QuickBooks and worked closely with external Certified Public Accountant to support data integrity review and clean up as needed.
Marriott International Corporation – General Cashier/General Ledger Accountant; Arlington, VA; 08/1987 to 08/1996
Maintained petty cash of $135,000; audited cashier banks for hotel facilities; and transmitted credit card charges electronically using Lotus.
Produced cash income report for each facility and monitored overage/shortage.
Managed cash and prepared daily deposit for hotel operation.
Handled billing and collection, posted journal entries, and processed charge-back inquiries.
Education
Strayer University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Cum Laude, 2006
Northern Virginia Community College, AAS, Accounting, 2001
Additional Experiences and Achievement
NGMA Member: PMI Member CGMS Candidate 2021
Treasurer, Palazzo Homeowners Association, 2005 to 2008; 2009 to 2012; 2020 to current
Church Financial Auditor, Church of the Resurrection, Alexandria, VA, 1997 to 2000
CAPotts, Inc., Certified Public Accounting Firm, auditing, financial statement preparation; part time, 1998 to 2004