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EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESUMMARYSeasoned financial professional with 15 years of experience in various accounting and auditing roles in private and public sectors. Proven expertise in managing full-cycle accounting functions, conducting risk-based audits, and ensuring compliance with GAAP/GAAS, COSO/SOX, Yellow/Green Books, COBIT, and other relevant standards. Seeking to leverage my professional background in financial management, auditing, and federal accounting standards to excel as an Accounting or Audit Manager. WORK EXPERIENCETransportation Security Administration (TSA)/AOC Solutions, Inc. Senior Federal Financial Accountant/Analyst (Contractor) Sept 2022 May 2023 Assisted TSA in planning, designing, testing, and implementing new accounting and reporting processes to comply with the new FASAB Lease accounting standards, including changes to USSGL accounts and transactions. Calculated estimated accounts payable (AP) accruals, prepared, and submitted quarterly journal entry packages for the accruals, and performed analytical reviews for the quarterly accruals to provide TSA management with trend analysis. Maintained a comprehensive master lease listing that tracks leases and their critical financial reporting element, reconciling this listing monthly with the program office lease database. Reviewed new/revised federal financial standards and directives (e.g., FASAB, OMB, Treasury, etc.), GAAP, USSGL, DHS reporting requirements and determine their impact on TSA financial management, including evaluating the impact on general ledger data and the need to implement new procedures to ensure additional requirements are captured in the general ledger. Prepared Trend/Flux Analyses explanations for TSA leadership Supported internal and external audits by providing assistance with preparing responses to audit requests. Conducted ad hoc research, prepared analysis, and provided write-ups as requested by TSA leadership. PwC / PSR Associates New York, NYSenior Audit and Assurance Associate (Contractor) Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 Conducted risk-based integrated audits, identified potential business, control, and financial risks, and evaluated procedures for fraud detection and error prevention in financial records. Performed comprehensive risk assessments of operational areas, resulting in effective control risk management and successful risk materiality determination during interim and annual cycles. Executed audit programs and substantive testing, identified control deficiencies, and documented remediation efforts, demonstrating proficiency in GAAP, SOX, COSO, COBIT, PCAOB, SSAS 18, and SAS 99 auditing standards. Prepared detailed audit work papers and financial schedules, reviewed business contracts and internal audit reports, and provided constructive feedback to engagement teams, showcasing adept utilization of Bloomberg, Google OS, MS Office Apps, Workbench, and Aura Platinum. ManTech/Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Fort Belvoir, VA Financial Manager (Contractor) Dec 2020 - Jun 2021 Conducted thorough reviews and preparations of journal voucher entries for entry into the Defense Departmental Reporting System - Budgetary, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Conducted end-of-period financial tasks including various reconciliations by United States Standard General Ledger, Limit, and Fund, and analysis of Trial Balances. Executed comprehensive reconciliation of various general ledger files, performing root cause analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure consistent financial reporting. Applied expertise in Federal Accounting Standards, OMB circulars, DoD Financial Management Regulation, and other Federal/DoD requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial management and accounting procedures.Project ReDirect Washington, DCDatabase Administrator (Consultant) Jun 2018 - Nov 2019 Managed and populated the DCPDMS/Maximus software system with relevant data, ensuring accurate representation of company officers and management, service programs, policies, and personnel details. Coordinated and implemented the application process for mental health service providers, effectively facilitating their seamless registration into the database system. Conducted thorough audits of records for validation and updates, ensuring data integrity prior to database registration.Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) / KPMG / SMI Alexandria, VA Audit Associate (Contractor) Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 Executed comprehensive auditing and accounting services for a major Department of Defense agency, focusing on remediation and business process enhancement, thereby impacting Fund Balance with Treasury. Conducted in-depth assessments of financial risks, internal controls, and transaction processes, utilizing Financial Audit Manual (FAM) methodology and adhering to applicable regulations such as OMB Circular A123, Appendix A, FIAR Guidance, FISCAM, GAAP, GAGAS, and GRC. Reviewed, evaluated, and validated complex financial statements and supporting documentation for compliance with Process Cycle Memorandum and Standard of Procedures, demonstrating proficiency in MS Office, DLA eWorkplace, and various information portals. HVS Poughkeepsie, NYAccounting Manager (Consultant) Mar 2015 - Oct 2017 Managed full cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and administrative tasks, ensuring comprehensive financial oversight and efficient operations. Processed 50-100 weekly invoices, maintained vendor files, and prepared customer billings, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and timeliness. Conducted monthly and year-end closings, prepared tax returns and financial statements, and handled cash management, contributing to the company's financial stability and compliance. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Washington, DC Auditor Jun 2008 - Dec 2014 Directed comprehensive financial and compliance audits for investor-owned utility firms, ensuring adherence to the regulations and statutes of the associated governing body. Facilitated detailed account analysis, reconciliations, and evaluations of annual financial statements, identifying key ratemaking cost items for jurisdictional customers. Executed data mining and validations of information systems data, conducting systematic evaluations of market rules and regulations, thus impacting market performance positively. Provided interpretive guidance on regulatory accounting and reporting requirements, developed audit recommendations, and ensured fair allocation of costs among regulated and non-regulated business transactions.Census Bureau / Regis Associates / TC & Company Suitland, MD Senior Accountant (Contractor) Apr 2007 - Jun 2008 Orchestrated the financial reporting for the bureau's internal software development projects valued at approximately $100 million, capitalizing and recording all eligible costs, including procurement, contractor services, and labor costs. Validated and tracked costs and amortization for each application valued over $25k. Served as a subject matter expert in Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment related to internal use software, demonstrating a solid understanding of reporting standards issued by FASAB, OMB, and DOC, as well as SFFAS#6, #10 and TR 5. Streamlined the financial reporting procedures for internal use software, prepared monthly adjusting journal entries, and provided cost reports and project summaries to various personnel. Conducted regular cost review meetings and reconciled selected property, plant, and equipment accounts monthly. MAIF Annapolis, MDInternal Auditor Aug 2005 - Apr 2007 Conducted comprehensive risk-based evaluations spanning financial, operational, compliance, and IT aspects, identifying control and audit risks and enhancing efficiency in company operations. Engineered and executed audit programs, including transaction testing, gap or root-cause analysis, and formulation of corrective action plans, ensuring thorough documentation of business processes and control points. Prepared detailed audit reports and resolution plans, presenting findings and recommendations for improvement to senior management, demonstrating proficiency in GAAP, SOX, COSO, COBIT, SAS 94, and SAS 99 auditing standards.EDUCATIONUniversity of Maryland GlobalBS degree in Accounting and Finance2005University of VirginiaMasters in Accounting,Pending2022SKILLSACL/Galvanize ADP Aura Platinum Cognos Crystal Reports DAI Initiatives Microsoft Dynamic MicroStrategy MS Project MS Office Suite & Apps Oracle-BI/EBS PeopleSoft QuickBooks SAP SharePoint Skillsoft SQL Unanet Ultimate/Ultipro Visio WorkDay Workiva. |
