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Skills

  • Understanding of contracts
  • Contractual law
  • Contract review proficiency
  • Federal Acquisition & Contracting (FAR)
  • Contractual obligations
  • Contract review and analysis
  • Contract creation
  • Contract negotiation abilities
  • Contractor management
  • Reviewing contracts

Work Experiences

  • Was responsible for resolving financial and tax issues as well as increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with auditors to prepare annual audits and ensure adherence to government tax regulations.
  • Reviewed and processed client payments, including check deposits and electronic payments.
  • Worked with Contract Accountants to ensure that all regulatory requirements were met and that regulatory risks were minimized.
  • Researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects ahead of time.
  • Proposed key budgetary changes in order to boost the company's profits.
  • Used advanced software skills to prepare documents, reports, and presentations for executives and board members.
  • Assisted with monthly reporting analysis to ensure that internal reports were valid and that production operations and the general ledger were reconciled.
  • Created and sent invoices in accordance with established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Prepared and filed procedure, method, and category tax forms for commercial and individual clients.

Summaries

  • Contract Accountant was a detailed Contract Accountant that focused on upholding company ethics and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Contract Accountant with over 9 years of experience managing accounting systems for standard organizations.
  • Dedicated to providing timely, accurate, and high-quality assistance.
  • Excellent attention to detail is beneficial in the preparation and reporting of audits.
  • Finance professional with 7 years of accounting and financial management experience.
  • Proficient at gAAP, ledger updates, and report writing.
  • Detail-oriented with a broad understanding of cash and record management, as well as comprehensive account reconciliations.
  • 5 years of experience in data analysis by a knowledgeable accounting professional.
  • Account Assistant with experience in workflow optimization and performance reporting.
  • Exceptional at writing detailed reports and budgets, conducting thorough financial analysis, and strategizing for superior client service.

Accomplishments

  • Automated manual reconciliation processes using QuickBooks, reducing errors and saving 4 hours quarterly while increasing efficiency.
  • Generated a 10% reduction in month-end close.
  • Streamlined the tax preparation process for a Miscellaneous client, reducing turnaround time by 24% and improving overall accuracy.
  • Developed financial models to project revenue impacts from new contract terms, helping senior management make well-informed decisions.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Identified and recovered $209,000 in misapplied payments during internal audits, improving the company's financial performance.
  • Prepared accurate financial disclosures required by metric, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring full compliance with initiative.
  • Provided guidance and training for junior staff on SOX requirements and accounting best practices, increasing overall departmental efficiency by 21%.
  • Provided tax compliance advice to Miscellaneous clients, ensuring alignment with local and international tax laws while reducing liabilities by 84%
  • Led the integration of SAP in accounting systems, resulting in a 73% improvement in data accuracy and a 11 hour reduction in processing time.

Affiliations

  • Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) - Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Toastmasters
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Member of National Association of Business Economics (NABE)
  • Member, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Financial Executives International (FEI)
  • Member of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
  • Completed Advanced Contract Auditing course through Harbor & Co.

Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified International Taxation Professional (CITP)
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • Professional in Contract Management (PCM) by Summit Group
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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