LaRon B. Washington
Chicago, IL 60616
(H) 773-***-**** (C) 312-***-****
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Dear Sir/Madam:
Please accept this letter of interest in the Accounting position with your organization. I visited website and believe that I am a great match for the Accounting position. I would love to be interviewed in person for the Accounting position with your organization.
Review of my resume will confirm my knowledge, accuracy, dependability, management skills and my team player mentality. I have extensive training on several accounting operating programs. I am also a quick learner.
I feel I can help your firm and add value to the position with the following experience:
• Knowledge of budgeting practices
• Internal account reconciliations
• Supervisory experience
• Establishing internal and external vendor relations
• Knowledge of financial statements
• Accuracy, dependability, management skills
• Knowledge of general ledger accounts and expense reports
I feel that I am qualified for any task set before me due to my eight years of training received in the United States Army. I am proficient with my Bachelors Degree; but I feel that I will be an even greater asset now that I’ve completed my MBA.
I look forward to discussing the position. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
LaRon Washington
Enc.
LaRon B. Washington
3241 W Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60624
(H) 773-***-**** (C) 312-***-****
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
I am an accomplished, versatile and well-versed MBA with diverse knowledge and experience in public & private sectors of accounting, including audit and corporate tax.
ACCOUNTING AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with AS 400, QuickBooks, Excel, Fundware, Access, Encore for Windows, Sage MIP-Non Profit, Word, Raiser Edge.
• Preparation of evidence for audit schedules.
VALUE ADDED SKILLS
• Developed and implemented whistle blower and code of conduct policies for SOX compliance
• Installation of QuickBooks Pro 2008 accounting software
• Managed as many as a staff of five people perform various accounting functions
• Prepare 990 tax schedules.
EXPERIENCE
Contract Positions
Salvation Army-Emperion Solutions-Howard Brown Health Ctr.
Accountant
August 2009- April 2011
• Bank Reconciliations multiple accounts.
• Audit Schedule Preparations (Aging, Deferred Revenue, Prepaid Expenses, Trial Balance)
• Budget Preparations (Variance Analysis, Mid-year Adjustments)
• Journal Entries (Payroll, Accruals, Closing Entries)
• Fixed Assets Schedules (Depreciation, Write-offs)
• Account Reconciliations (Income Statement and Balance Sheet Accounts
• Accounts Payable ( coding invoices, entering invoices, weekly check runs, vendor maintenance)
• Taxes ( Sales & Use, 1099)
Permanent Positions
Director of Finance – Redmoon Theatre
January 2007 – February 2009
• Administer payroll for staff and subcontractors
• Prepare monthly expense reports for departments
• Maintain and reconcile cash
• AP/AR processing
• Prepare sales and use tax reports
• Communicate with and provide support to external auditors
• Prepare budget to actual variance analysis versus projected costs and P&L analysis reports
• Cost Benefit Modeling for Medical benefits ( HMO vs PPO)
• Establish accounting and new hire policies and procedures for company
• Administer health insurance
• Track PTO for all employee
LaRon B. Washington
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Accountant - The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
April 2006 – January 2007
• Prepares the accounting reports, including but not limited to monthly P&L, Budget to Actual Income/Expense Statements, Grant/Fellowship Activity Report, and bi-weekly cash flow reports.
• Reconciles Foundation financial reports to bank statements on a monthly basis.
• Budget Prep and Cash Management
• Grants Management and Reporting
• Working with Director of Operations and Executive Director, prepares preliminary budgets for US and Canadian foundations. Assists with investments and cash-flow planning.
• Maintains records to keep Foundation current with federal and state filings.
• Prepares audit schedules participates in Audit Committee meetings.
Various Contract Positions – September 2005- March 2006
Accounting Coordinator - Trinity United Church of Christ
May 2002 – August 2005
• Code, process & post invoices and expense vouchers.
• Arrange scheduled payments with internal and external vendors.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for sub-corporation.
• Handle all vendor inquiries.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Process travel advances for subsidiaries.
• Prepare income statements form ministry partners.
• Prepare budget report according to GAAP standards for Board of Directors.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Research discrepancies on financial statements
• Prepare and post quarterly journal entries
• Complete weekly check run for vendor payments.
Accounting Analyst - Northern Trust Company ( Contract Position)
November 2001 – April 2002
• Audit corporate tax accounts.
• Update vendor/client information in system.
• Sort & distribute corporate tax packages.
• Prepare adjusting entries on corporate tax accounts.
• Verify foreign dividends for accurate tax codes.
Education
National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois
• MBA 2005
• BS – Accounting 2000
US Army 1988-1996
Honorable Discharge
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST