Remote Accounts Receivable & Project Accountant

LARICIA D. WALTON

757-***-**** *******.******@*****.*** Newport News, VA 23602

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented accounting professional with 19+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Skilled in remote collaboration, written communication, and managing high-volume financial tasks independently. Experienced using ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and cloud-based accounting software to support remote business operations. Seeking a remote accounting position where strong analytical and organizational skills can support operational and financial success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Center for State Courts – July 2026 – August 2026 Accountant (Hybrid)

•Processed and reviewed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. •Prepared and entered journal entries into the accounting system. •Performed general ledger account reconciliations and researched discrepancies •Assisted with month-end and year-end closing activities. • Processed invoices, payments, cash receipts, and other accounting transactions. • Maintained accurate financial records and supporting documentation. • Assisted with bank and balance-sheet reconciliations. • Reviewed transaction for proper coding, authorization, and documentation. • Helped maintain internal controls and compliance with organizational accounting policies. •Used Deltek Costpoint and Stampli to record and research transactions. •Prepared routine accounting schedules, reports, and financial information. •Communicated with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.

MSA, P.C - October 2024 - December 2025 Project Accountant

• Prepared and processed project billing invoices in accordance with contract terms, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to clients. • Reviewed and validated requisitions, purchase requests, and subcontract documentation to ensure proper cost allocation and compliance with contractual requirements. •Partnered closely with project managers, engineers, and contracting teams to develop project budgets, establish cost baselines, and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. • Maintained work-in-progress (WIP) tracking and assisted with revenue recognition in accordance with project progress and contract provisions. • Assisted with project closeout activities, ensuring all costs were reconciled, obligations cleared, and final financial documentation completed accurately. • Conducted financial reconciliations and supported audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and ensuring adherence to internal controls. • Participated in project review meetings to provide financial insights, improve cost control measures, and support operational decision-making.

Aston Carter (Standard Calibration) - September 2023 – September 2024 Account Receivable Specialist

• Prepared and processed client invoices and financial documentation in accordance with contract requirements and funding allocations. • Applied payments, reconciled accounts, and maintained accurate financial records and billing documentation. • Monitored accounts receivable balances, ensuring timely payment and resolving outstanding invoice discrepancies. • Assisted with payroll processing and payroll reconciliation, ensuring accurate employee compensation, deductions, and tax withholdings • Coordinated with internal teams to verify billing details, contract funding, and supporting documentation prior to invoice submission. • Enabled team success by maintaining up-to-date vendor documentation, facilitating smooth operations.

Aston Carter (Clark Nexsen) - Hybrid May 2023 – July 2023 Interim Accounting Specialist

• Revamped AP system, reducing processing time by 20%, enhancing department efficiency. • Introduced digital filing strategy for contracts, slashing retrieval times and boosting audit efficiency. • Overhauled vendor compliance protocols, ensuring 100% accuracy in small business filings. • Pioneered improvements in financial reporting and tax filing processes across multiple states. • Optimized financial workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in processing efficiency. • Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and account reconciliation.

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic - July 2022- February 2023 Accountant, Financial Management Analytics

• Managed daily financial reporting using SABRS Management Analytical Retrieval Tools System • Processed funding modifications, incremental funding adjustments, and deobligations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with budget allocations. • Reconciled 150+ transactional discrepancies daily, ensuring accuracy in financial records • Researched and resolved 100 dormant accounts quarterly, enhancing financial transparency • Processed decision sheets, effectively moving checkbook funds for optimal resource allocation • Resolved 100+ dormant accounts quarterly, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. • Revolutionized fund management practices, optimizing budget allocation and financial forecasting. • Participated in financial review meetings and teleconferences to provide budget analysis and support decision-making processes. • Streamlined financial reporting, reducing reconciliation errors by 20%. • Prepared precise financial reports and journal entries with a focus on accuracy

Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority – December 2021 – May 2022 Senior Accountant

• Prepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules. • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions and compliance with accounting standards. Monitored grant funding and program expenditures, ensuring compliance with federal housing program requirements and regulations. Assisted with budget development, financial forecasting, and variance analysis for housing program requirements and regulations. Coordinated and supported annual audits, preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.

Tecnico Corporation- Hybrid June 2017 – July 2021 Account Receivable Specialist- Government Contract Biller

• Managed accounts receivable, ensuring accurate billing and compliance with government contracts. • Streamlined invoice processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors in government billing. • Analyzed contract modifications to ensure accurate billing, enhancing revenue accuracy. • Implemented new billing system features, increasing productivity in contract management. • Provided team with contract status updates, fostering collaboration and timely project completion. • Led initiative to cut down aged receivables by 20%, enhancing cash flow and financial stability. • Managed subcontractor payroll, ensuring proper calculation of wages, deductions, tax withholdings, and timely payments to vendors and contractors. • Provided comprehensive pre-award and post-award financial management support for multiple contract types in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. • Collaborated effectively with leadership and external auditors, providing requested information promptly • Managed accounts payable for 6 sites, processing 30+ invoices weekly with high accuracy. • Enhanced vendor reconciliation process, ensuring 100% accuracy in payments and accounts.

Budget Car/Truck Rental of Atlanta Marietta, GA - July 2016 – November 2016 Accounts Payable Specialist

•Processed daily accounts payable processes for 40+ franchisee locations, and processed up to 100 invoices per week, in addition, managed posting revenue and generate corresponding invoices for Accounts Receivables for 40+ locations. •Performed daily bank reconciliations, and resolved collection and invoice discrepancy matters. •Established and maintained a close working relationship with vendors. •Complied, analyzed and processed expense reports, and chargeback claims from banks. •Average processed 20 per day. •Retrieved, maintained, filed, organized filing system for all paid invoices and documents, and payment for both checks and wire transfers. • Performed month-end close which includes journal entries, reports and financial statements, and. account reconciliations and general ledger entries. •Assisted in audit activities. •Performed Apprised Account Payable Manager that involves account discrepancies to bring resolution. •Utilized daily a variety of office automation software to include, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and department database to performed any other assignments or tasks needed, and to maintain and assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives and goals.

Avis Budget Group - September 2011 - July 2016 - Claim Paid Buy/Sell Analyst

•Utilized daily a variety of office automation software to include, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and department database to performed any other assignments or tasks needed and to maintain and assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives and goals. •Investigated UAC (Unauthorized Charges) filed by customers. •Operated as a liaison between customers that we served and international/local rental locations to assist with claim dispute, determination of possible causes, and reservation errors. • Communicated to customer, both verbally and in writing to explain of the claim investigation findings and any planned credit or debit adjustment using specialized accounting software. • Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments as well as actions taken. • Performed IT duties such as assisted end users in resolving computer hardware and software issues, diagnosed problems and performed troubleshooting, set up equipment for employee use, and etc. • Organized and implemented a new training manual resulting in a better understanding of job duties and functions. • Maintained Excel tracking spreadsheet with logs of activities and completed work. •Addressed discrepancies and processed refunds when required. • Developed strong rapport with internal and external customers. Recognized, noted, and reported discrepancies found in system.

Avis Budget Group - June 2010 - September 2011- Budget Station Adjuster

• Processed station adjustments request via email, fax, or phone message. • Average output per day 100 requests and $200k in journal entries. • Prepared and educate policies and procedures briefing to all North America rental locations of on how to properly submit an adjustment request and how to avoid future errors. • Processed approximately $754K in ESDS (dirt cleaning program) adjustments annually. • Maintained Excel tracking spreadsheet with logs of activities and completed work. • Processed approximately $60k in Business Budget Rebate Program adjustment annually. • Assisted with Avis Station Adjustment. • Worked closely with field locations and various departments within the organization.

•Performed various administrative duties such as faxing, mail, answering telephones, responding to emails, and handling routine correspondence. Exceeded or met monthly goals.

Avis Budget Group - September 2007-June 2010 - Clerk Processer

• Developed and maintained customer database and department filing system by using Wizard profile records database system. • Analyzed to verify for accuracy customer accounts. • Resolved any discrepancies errors. • Maintained logs of activities and completed work. • Educated and advised customers of written Terms of Agreement of charge card accounts

Education/ Certification

● Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Norfolk State University – Norfolk, VA - 2009

● Brio- Query & Data Warehouse, Hands-On Workshop – Avis Budget Group 2014

● Visual Basic For Application, Hands- On Workshop – Avis Budget Group 2013

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel • Outlook • Word • Access • Adobe Acrobat • Oracle • QuickBooks • Deltek Costpoint • Deltek Ajera • Deltek Vision • Hyperion SmartView • ERP Systems • Google Workspace • Microsoft Teams • Stampli

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