Senior Accounting Professional with Leadership Expertise

MELISSA GRAHAM ***********@*****.*** 202-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned and career-focused Senior Accounting professional with a demonstrated track record of dedication and success with managing accounting responsibilities in different industries utilizing various systems. Resourceful with leadership skills to manage administrative support and seek results with effective and efficient processes.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A wealth of career growth and hands-on experience

Ability to identify problem areas and initiate resolutions in a timely manner.

Excellent comprehension and retention skills for projects and assignments

Leads by example, in an effort to motivate all staff to work together as a team.

Consistent, effective, and efficient oral and written communication skills.

Assists employees and incorporates coaching and counseling when needed.

Detail-oriented task accomplisher with confident management methods

Well-rounded individual with abilities to advance in the field of finance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounts receivables and billing management

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong attention to detail

Client account management

Impeccable administrative support

Effective organization and planning skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WMATA -4Consulting October 2025 - Present

Accounts Payable Associate (Temporary Contract)

Research unreconciled, uncleared checks

Research and resolve accrued transactions

ACCT Association of Community College Trustees June 2023 – April 2025

Sr Accounting Manager

Responsible for managing and processing Accounts Receivable and Payables transactions

Managed and prepared billing invoices for search services and retreats for colleges

Prepared monthly journal entries

Generated various reports for department heads

Assist auditors in the audit process

Attend and assist with the finance and audit meeting at annual congress

Assist with registration and other duties during the annual congress meeting

CLA Clifton Larson Allen May 2021-June 2023

Associate

Provide outsourced accounting services for various companies including Not-for-Profits and Government Contractors.

Manage the full cycle of accounting processes for accounts payable and accounts receivables.

Download bank and credit card statements utilizing online banking features.

Manage reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card accounts, prepare billing invoices for customers and prepared journal entries for general ledger accounts.

Process payroll utilizing various payroll software.

Generate workpapers in preparation for the monthly close.

Williams Financial – Roth Staffing Companies Jan – Mar 2021

Accountant (Temporary Position)

Performed audits and reviews for Home Owner Associations.

Generated individual, corporate and personal property tax returns.

Maintained financial records for a trust account, generated checks, deposits and payroll.

MPR Associates - Focus Financial Corp Alexandria, VA Nov-Dec 2020

Accounts Payable Accountant (Temporary Position)

Manage the entering of invoices into Deltek Vision System for timely payment.

Generate weekly reports in preparation of submitting payment to vendors.

Initiate correspondence and respond to inquiries regarding invoices.

Bartoli, Cain, Watson Alexandria, VA Apr-Oct 2020

Accountant

Managed the full cycle of accounting processes for accounts payable and accounts receivables.

Prepared reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card accounts.

Prepared billing invoices and account statements for clients.

Managed cash for operating funds and trust accounts for clients.

Sikich (formerly Halt, Buzas & Powell) Alexandria, VA Mar 2019 –Apr 2020

Staff Accountant

Provided outsourced accounting services for various small local companies.

Managed the full cycle of accounting processes for accounts payable and accounts receivables.

Managed reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card accounts, prepared billing invoices and account statements for customers and prepared journal entries for general ledger accounts

Managed the processes of accounts receivable and accounts payables in a timely manner.

Trained new hires on unique client processes and procedures and accounting systems.

Assisted other Staff Accountants when required to close monthly accounting systems.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School (formerly Jewish Primary Day School) June 2014 -Jan 2019

Accountant

Managed cash for three entities within this organization which included reconciliations of bank, general ledger and credit card accounts.

Established and maintained privacy of all documents within the filing system.

Utilized QuickBooks to enter vouchers for payment, process payment of invoices and deposits.

Liaison between the school, parent association chair and the fundraising office to ensure that all funds received by the school were processed timely and correctly.

Capitol Inquiry May 2013 - May2014

Accountant & Office Manager

Utilized QuickBooks to enter vouchers for payment and generate checks

Processed payments daily for deposits and generated invoices for customers utilizing Bill Tracker

Managed Administrative tasks of the office such as ordering supplies, interfacing with vendors and customers regarding various transactions

Conducted reconciliations for bank accounts, general ledger and credit card accounts

Legal Placements, Inc. July 2012 –May 2013

Accountant

Entered vouchers for payment and generated checks utilizing QuickBooks

Processed payments for invoices and daily deposits

Processed invoices for permanent placement of candidates and processed payroll for corporate staff and temporary employees

Reconciled bank accounts, general ledger and credit card accounts as well as payroll records

Generated and maintained reports as requested by management

Liaison with vendors and clients regarding the status of accounts

EDUCATION

Strayer University Washington, DC

Bachelor’s of Science Degree – Accounting

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