HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION (HRPDC)
Worked closely with Chief financial officer and other finance staff to ensure organizational policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to accounting matters.
A/P duties include setting up new vendors, paying invoices weekly (via check, ACH) gathered W-9s.
Processed payments for State and Federal payroll taxes (VA-5, VEC, 941, etc.)
Prepared any required individual schedules including VRS, Payroll, Bank Balance Reports
Investigated problematic invoices and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Verified and validated vendor invoices utilizing company’s accounting system for payment.
Reconciled numerous vendor statements to A/P ledger while maintaining accurate invoices in out of purchase order expense account.
Maintained Bank Deposits, Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts, monthly invoices
Processed payroll for multiple companies
Assisted with year-end pre-audit and final audit preparation.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
Increased efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
Maintained the cost allocation structure G/L accounts.
Analyzed business operations, costs and revenue in balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey significant matters to different sectors of the company.
Produced monthly general and administrative expense (G&A) and IAT accrual spreadsheets for financial reporting.
Updated standard operating procedures and financial management systems to reduce financial discrepancies and increased cost savings through implementation of internal controls.
TRAVEL ACCOUNTANT INTERN
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
Processed credit card applications and audited expense reports weekly.
Generated credit card account reconciliations.
Provided excellent customer service for credit card holders.
Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER II
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION (HRPDC)
10.2023 - Current
Review Payables, Receivables, Payroll and Cash Receipts for accuracy and initial & date of review
Review State and Federal payroll taxes (VA-5, VEC, 941, etc.)
Create purchase orders when needed and maintain purchase order log
Process monthly Treasury Report
Create Month End Reports for Executive Director based on Profit & Loss/Balance Sheet
Process all Bank Reconciliations
Prepare and post monthly journal entries
Record transfers and wires
Maintain cash management log
Assist in audit-prep during fiscal year end
Serve as Backup
ACCOUNTANT
FORT MONROE AUTHORITY
10.2021 - 10.2023
Produced and posted all general journals, including VRS and payroll entries.
Analyzed and maintained the General Ledger for each sector.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Reviewed G/L accounts and prepared schedules of each account monthly.
Ensured proper maintenance, filing and storage of records in preparation for annual audit.
Managed monthly Intercompany accounts and generated intercompany account reconciliation(s).
Created new G/L accounts in QuickBooks as needed.
Performed duties of month end closing. Including reviewing the AP aging schedule for outstanding invoices, Bank Reconciliations, Reclasses, Bank transfer, deposits, and month end Trial Balance journal entries.
FINANCIAL ANALYST 1
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
05.2017 - 10.2021
Managed labor expenses and computed weekly reports for terminated employees.
Conducted daily internal Floor Audits.
Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
Resolved discrepancies with time certifications for employees’ time charging.
Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.
Education
Masters - Accounting
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Finance Minor
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
12.2017
Skills
Detail-Oriented
Financial Reporting and Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Organization
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking
Self-Starter
Financial Reconciliation
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in All Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook, QuickBooks, Real Page Accounting, Primavera, Access
Proficient in SAP, Black Mountain, and GMS Software.
Timeline
ACCOUNTING MANAGER II
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION (HRPDC)
10.2023 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
FORT MONROE AUTHORITY
10.2021 - 10.2023
FINANCIAL ANALYST 1
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
05.2017 - 10.2021
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION (HRPDC)