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Emma Dugas

Marriottsville,MD

Summary

Results-oriented Controller with 20 years of experience in private accounting. Skilled in preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing day-to-day financial operations (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll), and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Proven track record of maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce the risk of fraud. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller & Acting HR Manager

TWD & Associates, Inc
01.2017 - Current
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and insuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP
  • Successfully implemented new accounting system by migrating from Deltek GCS to Deltek Costpoint in 2008
  • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing financial statement audit, 401K audit and worker’s compensation audit
  • Reconciliation of TWD bank statement to books monthly
  • Ensure that AP process is functioning correctly, that invoices are properly verified and approved, and that payments are authorized appropriately
  • Ensure expenses are recorded correctly in general ledger (GL), conduct regular reconciliations, and review journal entries, verify that expenses are accurately classified, debited, and credited, and align with supporting documentation
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 80 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
  • Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

Financial Analyst

TWD & Associates, Inc
01.2005 - 12.2016
  • Assisting with financial reporting, preparation of invoices to customers for the DOD and DHS operating groups, collection for same, consolidation of the monthly financial statements, and preparation of the borrowing certificate for the bank and other duties and responsibilities as require
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls, support audit process, both internal and external
  • Recorded Adjusting Journal Entries (AJE)
  • Prepared and filled monthly and quarterly sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Processed and registered incoming payments through ACH or check for timely recognition in accounts receivables

Accounts Payable Specialist

UTD, Inc
02.2003 - 11.2004
  • Responsible for high volume processing of vendors invoices, appropriate accounting codes, data entry into Deltek GCS Premier accounting software, research invoices and/or payments, insure accurate recording and payment of expense vouchers
  • Process credit card data, manage purchase order and supervise input to purchase order module on GCS Premier, and process travel expenses
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.

Staff Accountant/Consultant

TWD & Associates, Inc
06.2002 - 10.2002
  • Handled the daily processing of invoices and expenses using Deltek GCS Premier
  • Managed the end-to-end process of preparing and tracking purchase orders for ongoing projects
  • Handled the receipt of materials and ensured accurate expense recording
  • Processed and registered incoming payments through ACH or check for timely recognition in accounts receivable

Accounting Clerk

Purolator Products
08.1998 - 03.2002
  • Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - In Business Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Bachelor of Science - In Accounting

Strayer University
Alexandria, VA

Skills Interests

  • Reading
  • Yoga
  • Travel
  • Art
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Hiking

Timeline

Controller & Acting HR Manager

TWD & Associates, Inc
01.2017 - Current

Financial Analyst

TWD & Associates, Inc
01.2005 - 12.2016

Accounts Payable Specialist

UTD, Inc
02.2003 - 11.2004

Staff Accountant/Consultant

TWD & Associates, Inc
06.2002 - 10.2002

Accounting Clerk

Purolator Products
08.1998 - 03.2002

Associate of Applied Science - In Business Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Bachelor of Science - In Accounting

Strayer University

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