SummaryDetail-oriented and highly organized individual seeking a full-time, accounting position to utilize and apply my educational skills and work experience for the benefit of the organization, as well as my professional growth. HighlightsGovernment ContractingExperienced with QuickbooksAnalytical reasoningAdvanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)Indirect Rate CalculationFinancial StatementsStrong organizational skillsEffective time managementGeneral ledger accountingFlexible team player Experience02 2014toCurrentStaff AccountantSuburban Propane Fruitland,MD,Independently responsible for all accounting functions (billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, month year end close, etc.) for a growing government contractor at the corporate headquartersAligned all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.Provide regular analysis of accounting issues and transactionsPost monthly general journal entries, complete monthly bank reconciliations, and prepare month-end supporting schedules including amortization of all prepaid assets and deferred revenue recognitionStreamlined month closing procedures to achieve completion on exact day of month closeMaintain the Fixed Asset Worksheet and associated depreciation schedules insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.Record adjusting and reclassification journal entries as necessary Maintain and update various spreadsheets and schedules as related to the yearly indirect rates impacting various contracts and their bill ratesHandle and process check and ACH deposits of over 1 million on a monthly basisHelp to maintain customer contracts and setup related Projects for time and expense tracking in the accounting and time tracking system Assist with external DCAA and financial audit requirements including preparing supporting schedules, compiling documentation, responding to questions and other requests to ensure a successful auditCollaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Collaborate and coordinate with several departments to ensure proper recording and coding of transactions to ensure accurate revenue recognition and indirect rate calculationPrepare and file 1099s in compliance with Federal regulationsComplete annual County Tax Requirements for several counties and assist external tax accountants with their requests to complete filings in 5 plus statesEnsure Quarterly Sales Use Tax reports are filed in compliance with state regulations.Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate returns.Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.Oversee bi-weekly payroll and timesheet cycle including maintaining related records, filing tax forms reports, processing and reporting voluntary deductions and involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishmentsAssure timesheets are completed in accordance with established policies and contractual agreements.Review vendor invoice transactions, corporate credit cards, and employee expense reports in accordance with prescribed procedures and ensure expenses are posted to the proper accounts.Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades.Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time - quite often on short notice - by the CAO or other.05 2012to02 2014Accounting Administrative AssistantAdara Home Health Mankato,MN,Created invoices in a timely manner, processed deposits, assisted with payroll, followed up with customers to ensure collection of payment, reconciled bank accounts, maintained prepaid asset schedule, as well as other accounting activities.Performed various office and administrative duties such as providing administrative support to the CEO, as well as other employees, placing supply orders, routing of phone calls to appropriate person, and working directly with tech support to ensure proper function of office technology and devices.Provided assistance with employee on boarding, benefits enrollment, and termination.Maintained and reported on several spreadsheets, including bookings, annual recurring revenue, customer user activity, expenses budget vs actual, fixed asset database, and collections reports.09 2009to11 2011Sales AssociateConcentrix Charlotte,NC,Interacted with customers in a superior customer service environmentManaged and sold inventory in the Fashion Jewelry Watches and Women s Shoe Department using Nordstrom s inventory databaseAdvised customers on the benefits and use of products and ensured satisfaction with a follow up purchase06 2009to06 2009Administrative LiaisonState Of Virginia Dorset,VA,Interacted with executives in a peer coaching environment for CEO s of multinational corporations with international growth aspirations by assisting each speaker during their presentations and socializing with them during other meetings, events, and dinners.Provided secretarial support by taking minutes for each meeting EducationExpected in2014totoBachelor of Science AccountingGeorge Mason University-Fairfax,VAGPA GPA 3.3Expected in2012totoAssociate of Science Business AdministrationNorthern Virginia Community College-Sterling,VAGPA Suma Cum Laude GPA 3.8 Skillsaccounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, administrative support, Adobe Acrobat, ADP, Apple, bank reconciliations, benefits, billing, budget, interpersonal skills, contracts, credit, customer service, database, documentation, financial, fixed assets, general ledger, government, inventory, Excel, Microsoft Office, organizational skills, payroll, policies, presentations, problem-solving skills, speaker, QuickBooks, recording, reporting, spreadsheets, Tax  SEP  Intermediate to advanced SQL experience (5 years minimum). Experiences with SSMS preferred. However, data management suites will be considered.Technical background, IT degree preferred or experience with data analysis andor system analysis.Azure DevOpsProject management experience (3 years minimum)Experience and understanding of relational databases.Experience with JIVA and QNXT a plus.Use SQL to perform data verification and validation to identify and resolve issues prior to business partners User Acceptance Testing. Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deliverable deadlines.Excellent communication skills with all levels of management as well as technical and non-technical teams.Excellent problem-solving skills. Uses problem solving skills to determine root causes of issues. Create incidents and work with developers and business partners to test and resolve issues.Healthcare experience. Understanding of HIPPA as it relates to PHI and PII data. Virginia Medicaid and Medicare preferred. Commercial insurance plans nice to have. Will be responsible for interacting with business to gather detailed technical requirements and translate the requirements for easy understanding to our developers to ensure they have what they need to create the code for ingestion. Acts as a liaison between the customer and developer.