Staff Accountant Balance Sheet

SRIJANA SHRESTHA

Fairfax VA, ***** *******.**********@*******.*** 314-***-****

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented accountant with 18 years of experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in utilizing advanced accounting software to streamline financial processes and enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting.

SKILLS

Accounting Software: Deltek, Cognos, MS Dynamics Great Plains, SAP, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Oracle PeopleSoft

Other: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION

George Mason University Fairfax, VA

Accounting Certification 2010

University of Missouri - St. Louis St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 2004

EXPERIENCE

GL Accountant Mar 2025- May 2025 (Temp)

HGL, Reston, VA

Utilize Deltek Costpoint to prepare and post journal entries for month end close

Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance GAAP

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, research variance transactions to ensure accurate general ledger entries.

Maintain and record project equipment and fixed asset transactions, journal entries and asset tracking.

Ensured compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Performed bank reconciliations on a regular basis

Staff Accountant Jan 2025- Mar 2025 (Temp)

Freedom Bank, Fairfax

Reconciled the central bank’s bank accounts, balance sheet accounts including the Federal Reserve

Reconciled and maintained prepaid account

Payroll input monthly, enter the commissions into the accounts using Paylocity

Assisted with ad hoc tasks and projects, as requested

Staff Accountant / GL Nov 2020- Nov 2024

CRI, Chantilly, VA (not-for-profit)

Conduct comprehensive bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts and detailed analysis of GL accounts

Manage month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Oversee inter-company transactions and assist with financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.

Prepare and maintain accruals, as well as schedules for fixed assets and prepaid expenses.

Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.

Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes for construction and HVAC projects

Support month end close activities including reviewing trial balances.

Perform weekly cash flow projections to optimize cash management.

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SRIJANA SHRESTHA

Fairfax VA, 22033 *******.**********@*******.*** 314-***-****

GL Accountant Jan 2020 - May 2020 (Temp)

U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC (not-for-profit)

Developed journal entries adhering to GAAP and executed balance sheet reconciliations.

Managed month-end accruals and analyzed AP invoices to ensure accurate financial tracking.

Executed bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.

GL Accountant Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

Advantia, Arlington, VA

Compiled, reviewed, and recorded journal entries within the general ledger.

Directed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close in accordance with GAAP.

Prepared reconciliations and supporting schedules for prepaid expenses and fixed assets.

Managed corporate credit card transactions and payroll entries, ensuring proper reconciliation.

Senior Accountant Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Wellpass Inc, Arlington, VA

Facilitated month-end closing procedures, including JE’s, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations in Deltek.

Staff Accountant Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, Tysons Corner, VA

Reviewed and processed journal entries, manage month-end, quarterly, and year-end closings.

Reconciled general ledger, and balance sheet accounts against forecasts and actual budgets.

Staff Accountant Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

American Hotel and Lodging Association, Washington, DC (not-for-profit)

Assisted in month-end closing processes, reconciled bank statements and balance sheets.

Conducted variance analysis against prior year forecasts and budgets.

Staff Accountant Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

George Washington University, Washington, DC (not-for-profit)

Prepared and verified the accuracy of journal entries and reconciled bank statements.

Maintained departmental expense schedules and conducted inventory audits.

Corporate GL Accountant Apr 2012 - Feb 2013

Guest Services, Fairfax, VA

Prepared journal entries and audited general ledger reconciliations in PeopleSoft.

Conducted monthly analysis of government contract financial statements.

Accountant Nov 2008 - Apr 2012

Sheraton – Crestline Hotels and Resorts, Reston, VA

Managed the full cycle of accounts payable and performed account reconciliations.

Performed cash management and bank reconciliation.

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