Staff Accountant with 8+ Years in Nonprofit Accounting

DHARA VADGAMA

Germantown, MD • 201-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and highly organized nonprofit accounting professional with 8+ years of experience in AP/AR, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and audit support. Skilled in DelTek Costpoint, Concur, and Kissflow, with a strong record of accuracy, reliability, and workflow improvement. Adept at working independently while supporting collaborative, mission-driven environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Account Reconciliation

Month-End Close & Journal Entries

Audit Preparation & Compliance

Financial Reporting

Vendor Relations & Issue Resolution

DelTek Costpoint

Concur

Kissflow

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF

Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization

Strong Written & Verbal Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Accountant

National Democratic Institute (NDI) — Washington, DC

September 2017 – June 2025

Process AP/AR requests and payment approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit-ready documentation.

Manage vendor payments and employee reimbursements through Concur and internal workflows.

Support month-end close processes and assist Controller with year-end audit preparation.

Prepare and file annual 1099 forms in compliance with federal requirements.

Contributed to implementing Kissflow workflow automation, improving approval efficiency.

Maintain detailed financial records supporting grants, compliance, and audits.

Project Staff (NAEP)

Westat — Gaithersburg, MD

August 2016 – April 2017

Reviewed and verified onboarding and employment documentation for nationwide survey staff.

Validated weekly timesheets and travel expense reports for accuracy and billing compliance.

Maintained accurate documentation from submission through payroll processing.

Office Manager & Bookkeeper

HiTech Institute — Ahmedabad, India

May 2001 – October 2003

Managed daily office operations and coordinated prospective student interviews.

Performed bookkeeping including AP/AR, fee tracking, and financial record maintenance.

Entered and updated student records within internal web-based systems.

EDUCATION

Master of Commerce (Finance), Gujarat University, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Auditing), Gujarat University, India

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