Accountant

McOlzer “Mac” Brown, Jr.

301-***-**** *******@*****.***, www.linkedin.com/in/mcolzer-brown-jr

Summary

A hands on, detail-oriented individual seeks a leadership or support position. Quick learner with financial management skills and experience. Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Possesses a proven track record of success in fast paced, deadline crucial environments. Ability to communicate with all levels of management on confidential and time sensitive data. A dynamic problem-solver with expertise in solution development, strategic planning and logistics solutions. Proven team leader with ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimum supervision. Skills

Financial Month-End Processing

● Budgeting and Forecasting.

● Depreciation & Fixed Asset Reports

● Invoicing/Billing

● Team Coordination & Leadership

● Balance Sheet Reconciliation

● Invoicing

● Internal & External Audits

● Property Tax Filing & Payments

Professional Experience

New Beginnings, Inc - Windsor Mill, Maryland

Senior Accountant, 2020 - 2025

Responsible for all internal accounting functions for agency that provide support to adults with disabilities. Work closely with the Maryland Department of Health on procedures to follow for billing functions. Duties include A/P, A/R, Payroll, Bank/Credit Card/Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, petty cash and Budgets. Prepare applications for government grants and bonds. Revenue and expense analysis to determine company health and position. Conduct internal audits and assist external auditors with required documents. Maintain and administer funds for clients from their personal accounts. Robert Half – Baltimore, MD

Accounting Consultant, 2016 – 2020

Supported long-term and recurring accounting and finance related projects and initiatives for clients across diverse industries including: Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Distribution, Technology, Financial Services, and Government Contracting

Major Accomplishments

● Performed a large volume of monthly account reconciliations.

● Prepared journal entries, posted to the general ledger, and assisted with cost allocations.

● Performed bank & general ledger reconciliations and produced financial statements at month-end.

● Prepared assigned schedules for the annual audit. The Wills Group - La Plata, Maryland

Petroleum Tax Accountant, 2014 - 2016

Responsible for all gasoline and special fuel tax calculations, payments and report filings for Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia, approximately $75m/annually. Calculated and prepared reports for filing of Maryland, Virginia and DC Sales and Use Taxes. Responsible for all Real Estate Tax payments, Business licenses (new and renewals) for over 200 properties in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.

Major Accomplishments

● Discovered and recouped over $75k in overpayments prior to my tenure.

● Developed, tested and implemented new procedures to streamline processes and insure accuracy.

● Assisted in developing standard procedures for new store acquisitions and ownership changes. Robert Half – Baltimore, MD

Accounting Temporary Staff 2014 -2014

Supported short term, long term and recurring accounting and finance related projects and initiatives for clients across diverse industries including: Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Distribution, Technology, Financial Services, and Government Contracting.

Lewis James Professionals - Towson Maryland

Accountant - 2013 - 2014

Maintained and developed standard accounting systems and procedures to ensure adequate accounting and control of the financial functions of the Equipment Finance Group. Reconciled subledger lease accounting system reports and manual subledger schedules to general ledger accounts. Supported and assisted in internal and external audit reviews and validity testing. Calculated and processed quarterly dividend payments and intercompany service agreements. Robert Half – Baltimore, MD

Accounting Temporary Staff 2013 -2013

Supported short term, long term and recurring accounting and finance related projects and initiatives for clients across diverse industries including: Healthcare, Retail, Energy, Distribution, Technology, Financial Services, and Government Contracting

Legg Mason – Baltimore, MD

Accountant, 2004 - 2011

Responsible for five affiliates and two limited partnerships with annual gross revenues of $450 million. Prepared journal entries for month end, quarter end and year end closes. Prepared monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations. Analyzed month end, quarter end and year end revenue and expense variances. Prepared revenue share calculations and distributions for affiliates. Recorded cash receipts and assisted in bank reconciliations of international affiliates. Calculated, prepared and recorded quarterly dividends due from affiliates. Assisted in internal and external audits. Prepared and distributed invoices for sub-advisory fees due from international affiliates. Major Accomplishments

● Assisted in reduction of month end close process from eight days to five days.

● Team leader in revenue mapping project resulting from asset swap with Citigroup.

● Discovered error in revenue calculation that led to a $4.2 million favorable adjustment.

● Three-time recipient of outstanding service award for the Office of Finance. Education

University of Maryland, University College

90 Credits Completed

Computer Skills

QuickBooks, Work Day PeopleSoft, Sage 10, 50, 100 and 300, XNET, Info Lease, advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V-lookups and Sum-if formulas), Factor, Lawson 10.0, Cargas, Blackline, Deltek GCS Premier.

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