Staff Accountant with 10+ Years in Government Accounting

STACIE BELANCE

************@*****.*** 202-***-**** Washington, D.C. Metro Area

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Professional with over 10 years of experience in government contracting, project accounting, full cycle AP/AR and cash management. Proven expertise in Deltek Costpoint/GCS, JAMIS, Unanet, and FAR/DFARS compliance, with a strong record of ensuring financial accuracy, streamlining billing and A/P and A/R processes, and leading teams to meet deadlines in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Adept at collaborating with project managers, vendors, and government clients to drive financial integrity and performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Signet Technologies dba Convergint Federal – Accounts Payable/Receivable Supervisor October 2024 – Nov 2024 Columbia, MD

Supervise all AP/AR processes to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements.

Manage subcontractor payments, lien waivers, payment/performance bonds, and daily cash recording, compliance reporting.

Lead monthly billing cycles (AIA formats, Prompt Pay Requisitions) and submissions through platforms including WAWF, IPP, Textura, Tungsten, Ariba, and others.

Support collections to reduce DSO, prepare G/L entries, and assist with month-end close activities.

Conduct regular meetings with project managers, vendors, and leadership to ensure financial accuracy and issue resolution.

Train and mentor team members on best practices, system usage, and contract compliance.

Maintain audit-ready AP/AR records in compliance with DCAA and other federal standards.

Key Functions:

Accounts Payable: Review vendor invoices for accuracy and posting, ensure correct coding in Deltek Costpoint, reconcile vendor statements, and process electronic payments.

Accounts Receivable: Generate and monitor invoices, manage aging reports, support collections, resolve billing disputes, and ensure compliance with government invoicing standards.

Prepare monthly reports, account reconciliations, and documentation to support audits and financial reporting.

IMTAS – Project Accountant

August 2021 – September 2024 Reston, VA

Provided cost, schedule, and funding analysis support to Program Managers, including development of WBS, BOEs, and time-phased budgets.

Supported project setup and compliance with contractual terms and funding requirements.

Assisted with EACs, CDRLs, and variance analysis for financial reporting and forecasting.

Processed monthly invoicing for government contracts; submitted through various customer portals.

Monitored unbilled analysis, cost tracking, and sub/vendor accruals for accurate financial reporting.

Partnered with PMO, Contracts, and Accounting to resolve billing and funding issues.

Supported IPR presentations, proposal pricing, and audit preparation.

Served as backup for Payroll, AP, and Travel Expense processing. Micro Systems Automation Group – Staff Accountant

October 2017 – July 2021 Falls Church, VA

Managed daily cash receipts, reconciliations, and credit card transaction reviews in JAMIS.

Generated monthly billing invoices for Department of State and DoD T&M, FFP, and cost-plus contracts.

Submitted invoices via WAWF, IPP, and USCG systems.

Maintained detailed spreadsheets tracking funding, contract mods, and CAF fees.

Assisted with month-end close, audits, G/L reconciliations, and journal entries.

Supported collections, vendor payments, and staff travel/expense reporting.

Served as backup for Payroll, AP, and Travel Expense functions. Sevatec, Inc. – Staff Accountant (Consultant)

February 2017 – October 2017 Fairfax, VA

Processed full-cycle Accounts Payable and employee expense reports in JAMIS.

Prepared Positive Pay and ACH files for PNC bank and ensured accurate payment execution.

Supported monthly billing and cash receipt processes across multiple government contracts.

Assisted with internal and external BDO and DCAA audits.

Developed and updated accounting process documentation in compliance with FAR, CAS, and CMMI.

Reconciled company credit cards, managed vendor payment schedules, and coordinated with HR and Contracts on compliance matters.

CACI International (via Robert Half International) – Accountant I (Contractor) May 2015 – January 2017 Arlington, VA

Supported Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cost Accounting for federal contracts.

Processed invoices using Deltek Costpoint and Procure-to-Pay systems, ensuring accuracy with PO matching.

Handled supplier inquiries, wire transfers, and tax coordination.

Analyzed and audited journal entries, vouchers, and accounting classifications.

Collaborated across departments to maintain accounting accuracy and compliance. EDUCATION

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Finance, 2001

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP Systems: Deltek Costpoint/GCS, JAMIS, Unanet, MS Dynamics Great Plains, Oracle Peoplesoft

Financial Tools: Concur, MS Excel (Advanced), MS Office Suite

Government Compliance: FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA audit readiness

Billing Platforms: WAWF, IPP, Ariba, Tungsten, Textura, USCG, etc.

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