career objective                              

meticulous accountant eager to contribute skills and knowledge toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer solid accounting experience, with expertise in financial and corporate accounting, auditing, taxation, cost and budgetary controls,  and financial management

ø  accurately balance general ledger to generate detailed financials instrumental to supporting executive management in assessing business performance

ø  provide outstanding customer service through efficient research and resolution of potential issues; possess sharp analytical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities

ø  ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations regarding the handling of sensitive information; practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (gaap)

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

professional experience                

t. rowe price & associates, owings mills, md                                                                                          4/08 c present

mutual fund accountant

• perform a broad scope of accounting functions including preparing net asset values, yields, distributions, and other fund output to create financial reports for shareholders
• conduct in-depth research and data computations for various domestic and international mutual fund products; additionally investigate securities to ensure compliance with prospectus restrictions and limitations
• monitor client assets, prepare transaction lifecycle reports, reconcile cash and security discrepancies, and maintain detailed records
• collaborate on risk mitigation and process improvement projects; execute peer reviews to identify potential errors

 

allmond & company, cpas, landover, md                                                                                                    6/07 c 4/08

audit associate

• played an integral role in completing financial statement audit engagements and prepared reports addressing audit scope, financial findings, and application of funds
• diligently documented inquiries, gathered evidence, conducted substantive and internal controls testing; additionally entrusted with planning and executing tests of various areas of the federal emergency management agency
• examined and analyzed accounting records, material assets, net worth, liabilities, income, and expenditures to determine financial standing
• calculated weekly and monthly federal and state payroll tax liabilities; prepared monthly and annual journal entries

 

abrams, foster, nole, and williams, p.a., baltimore, md                                                              summer & winter 2006

audit intern

• provided support for senior auditors and managers, performed controls testing and substantive testing, organized client work papers, and assisted with implementing a new training program
• examined inventory and verified journal entries of cash, check payments, purchases, and expenses

education                                           

university of maryland eastern shore, princess anne, md                                                                                       2007

bachelor of science in accounting c 3.5 gpa within major

 

~ professional development & affiliation ~

member, national association of black accountants                                                                                    2004 c 2008                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

continuing education in aicpa and a-133 auditing