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Richard Russell

Silver Spring ,MD

Summary

Detailed-oriented and diligent accountant offering cross-functional competencies within all facets of journal entries/account reconciliations, ledger processes, payroll processing, and financial analysis. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Staff Accountant

GovIRG
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Successfully managed multiple clients, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.

Sr. Accountant

Aevex Aerospace
02.2020 - 01.2023
  • Devise and formulate month-end journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, revenue, and expense adjustments
  • Perform general ledger accounts reconciliations to maintain track of all financial transactions and deliver insight into financial statement of company
  • Perform a wide range of accounting tasks ranging from bi-weekly payroll entries assessment to documentation of cash payments and receipts
  • Draft monthly financial statements to aid in crucial business decisions
  • Steer all facets related to fixed assets in a business
  • Conduct thorough interrogation of accounts payable invoices to assure proper coding to general ledger
  • Provide progress reports to auditors and management
  • Oversee reunification of irreconcilable accounts such as credit cards, intercompany accounts, and accrued wages
  • Develop fixed asset, flexible spending accounts, employee advance, and prepaid schedules to keep track of fixed assets, loans and repayments, prepaids, and employee advances
  • Support team in reconciliation of accounts by creating templates and formulas
  • Maximized effectiveness of internal controls over payroll process by reconciling payroll register with time details report to reduce pay errors and introducing individual payroll process to deter embezzlement
  • Revamped payroll process to ensure documentation of payroll entries using journal entries rather than vendor invoices
  • Improved accuracy of billed invoices by instituting a process requiring project manager approval
  • Recovered $40K from aged invoices by reconciling receivable accounts with customer payments
  • Drove reduction in time required to process payments through successful transition of vendors to ACH payments
  • Gained approval for receipt of best services and goods by implementing an approval process in ERP for vendor invoices.

Finance Assistant

Robert Half
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided support to revenue accountant by creating, sending, and following up on invoices for T&M, Cost Plus, and Fixed Price contracts
  • Analysis and reconciliations of the Unbilled Receivables account to identify amounts that could be billed or written off as per the terms of the contracts
  • Reconciling all cash disbursement accounts
  • Posting Customer payments.
  • Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
06.2020

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Accounts Payables & Receivables
  • Month End Close
  • Process Improvements
  • ASC 606
  • Incurred Cost Submission
  • Sales & Excise Taxes
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Unanet
  • JAMIS
  • WAWF
  • BAH
  • Billco
  • Quickbooks Online

Timeline

Sr. Staff Accountant

GovIRG
01.2023 - Current

Sr. Accountant

Aevex Aerospace
02.2020 - 01.2023

Finance Assistant

Robert Half
11.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Fayetteville State University

Qualifications Summary

  • Expert at maintaining accounts payable/receivable transactions and conducting systematic general ledger accounts reconciliations to maintain track of all financial transactions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in translating financial analysis into clear and insightful recommendations and performing monthly financial reporting for integration of optimized budgeting and forecasting procedures.
  • Proficient in producing auditing and insurance reports, preparing financial statements, and conducting risk assessments to maximize professional and business development.
  • Persuasive communicator with ability to nurture credibility among different departments and senior leadership. An Out-of-box thinker with strong knowledge of accounting and financial procedures and regulations.

Volunteer Experience

Tax Preparer Volunteer, Analyzed simple tax returns on behalf of individuals. Calculated exact taxes owed to avoid errors on return.

Qualifications Summary

  • Expert at maintaining accounts payable/receivable transactions and conducting systematic general ledger accounts reconciliations to maintain track of all financial transactions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in translating financial analysis into clear and insightful recommendations and performing monthly financial reporting for integration of optimized budgeting and forecasting procedures.
  • Proficient in producing auditing and insurance reports, preparing financial statements, and conducting risk assessments to maximize professional and business development.
  • Persuasive communicator with ability to nurture credibility among different departments and senior leadership. An Out-of-box thinker with strong knowledge of accounting and financial procedures and regulations.

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Sr. Accountant and assisted with training and supervision of press operators.
  • Maximized effectiveness of internal controls over payroll process by reconciling payroll register with time details report to reduce pay errors and introducing individual payroll process to deter embezzlement.
  • Improved accuracy of billed invoices by instituting a process requiring project manager approval.
  • Recovered $40K from aged invoices by reconciling receivable accounts with customer payments.
  • Drove reduction in time required to process payments through successful transition of vendors to ACH payments.
  • Automate AR process, increasing efficiency and saving clients over $4k each month.

Volunteer Experience

Tax Preparer Volunteer, Analyzed simple tax returns on behalf of individuals. Calculated exact taxes owed to avoid errors on return.

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