B ARB AR A H. B ER G 5555 Buffalo Road Mount Airy, MD 21771 301-633-8383
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OBJECTIVE A Controller or Senior Accountant Position in an organization where diverse accounting and human resources skills, strong attention to detail, and effective written and oral communication skills are needed.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Cash Flow Management • • • • •
Advise management on expenditures to ensure adherence to budgeted expenses Analyze and balance budgets of up to $2 million Forecast revenue and expenditures based on current and historical financial data, recommending changes to budgets as necessary Reconcile and manage bank balances for up to 8 accounts Prioritize payments to creditors based on current and projected cash flows
Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis • • • • •
Reconcile and track up to 40 asset and liability general ledger accounts Amortize loans according to loan statements Review general ledger transactions for accuracy, making adjustments as needed Prepare and analyze month-end accrual reports Generate balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and statement of cash flows and distribute to management
General Accounting/Payroll Accounting •
Manage accounts receivables and accounts payables to include: Banking Check writing Expense report verification and payment Confirmation of current per diem rates for government contracting Customer collections
Payroll •
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Manage all aspects of payroll including: Certified payrolls Timesheet verification Garnishments Section 125 pre-tax deductions Update and track employee leave
Contract Administration • •
Negotiate terms of contracts of up to $1.1 million with clients Track contract hours and dollars to ensure adherence to contract terms
Barbara H. Berg • • • • • • • •
Coordinate with customers to request contract modifications as needed Ensure proper execution of modifications Coordinate contract wording with legal department Reconcile contract proposal to actual work order to verify that estimates allow for adequate profit Adhere to contract formatting guidelines Coordinate and maintain insurance certificates for customers Review contracts with government auditors at contract close out Update contract files as needed
Tax Preparation •
Prepare and file the following (over 6 tax seasons): Corporate and individual income tax returns Payroll, personal property, and sales and use tax returns
Human Resources/Benefits Administration • • • • •
Manage healthcare benefits (including COBRA), life and disability insurance and retirement accounts Implement and oversee adherence to HIPAA regulations Prepare termination packages and conduct exit interviews Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of personnel files Coordinate employee functions, such as holiday parties
Communication •
Conduct correspondence, contract administration, billing and collections for government and private sectors
TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient in the following computer applications: Peachtree, QuickBooks, and Solomon Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook • Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor
WORK HISTORY Controller
Esystems, Inc. Silver Spring, MD
2006-2009
Senior Accountant
Frontier Tax & Accounting Gaithersburg, MD
2005-2006
Manager of Corporate Accounting and Administration
Royal Gutter Service, Inc Gaithersburg, MD
2004-2005
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Barbara H. Berg Accounting Specialist
Computer Management Services, Inc. Burtonsville, MD
2002-2004
Staff Accountant
Aronson & Company Rockville, MD
2001-2002
Staff Accountant Accounts Receivable/ Contracts Administration
American Express Tax & Business, Inc. Rockville, MD FileTek, Inc. Rockville, MD
EDUCATION 60 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1999-2001 1997-1999
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