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Fred Hensley

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Baltimore,MD

Summary

Dynamic Finance professional with over twenty years of accounting experience. My key focus and expertise are managing processes, improving financial analytics, streamlining processes, producing process improvements, and reducing operating costs through technology/automation. Able to work well with management and colleagues in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

WHITEFORD, TAYLOR & PRESTON LLP
Baltimore, MD
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for distribution to firm partners.
  • Calculated monthly formulaic compensation for attorneys based on Handle, Matter Origination, and Matter Maintenance metrics.
  • Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Handled timekeeper maintenance in the accounting system.
  • Processed, reviewed, and posted Federal Express, Lexis, Courtlink, and Westlaw invoices.
  • Prepared accounting information for client audit letter requests.
  • Filed monthly taxes for various jurisdictions as required.
  • Reviewed vendor payment data to determine if a W-9/1099 is required.

Accounting Project Manager

DLA PIPER LLP (US)
Baltimore, MD
09.2008 - 09.2024
  • Instrumental in leveraging resources toward automation, technological enhancements, and streamlining statistical reports, saving time and money.
  • Prepared 35+ monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly financial analyses of budget variance and forecast information to manage expenses.
  • Assisted with retrieving reports and data for biannual audit requests.
  • Ensured statistical and financial reports were accurate using Aderant and Elite accounting systems, business intelligence reports, and MS Excel software.
  • Oversaw complex accounting projects from inception through completion.
  • Prepared and filed personal property and sales tax returns.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Formulated plans to automate financial and statistical reports, which reduced delivery time by 60%.
  • Developed a plan to recover unclaimed properties from various states, which resulted in a recovery of over $200K.
  • Coordinated billing and collection communications while achieving industry-leading performance.
  • Directed the corporate credit card program for over 500 accounts with an annual spend of over $10M.

Administrative Specialist

DLA PIPER LLP (US)
Baltimore, MD
01.2001 - 08.2008

• Assisted CFO, Controller, and Senior Accountants with PowerPoint presentations, financial report distributions, global board meeting documents, billing and collection communications, and ad hoc reports as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland University College
Adelphi
08.2016 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Accounting

Community College of Baltimore County
Essex
08.2008 - 08.2016

QuickBooks Online -

Intuit
Baltimore
11.2024 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Account Reconciliations

  • General Ledger Activities and Reviews

  • Variance Analysis

  • Business/Sales Tax Filings

  • Process Improvements

  • Audit Requests

  • Assist with Month-End Closings

  • Aderant

  • Elite Enterprise Accounting Systems

  • Blackline Account Rec Software

  • Procube

  • SpendConnect Budget/Expense Applications

Phone

  • Mobile, (410) 818-4411
  • Mobile, (443) 946-1956

Timeline

Accountant

WHITEFORD, TAYLOR & PRESTON LLP
12.2024 - 05.2025

QuickBooks Online -

Intuit
11.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland University College
08.2016 - 08.2019

Accounting Project Manager

DLA PIPER LLP (US)
09.2008 - 09.2024

Associate of Science - Accounting

Community College of Baltimore County
08.2008 - 08.2016

Administrative Specialist

DLA PIPER LLP (US)
01.2001 - 08.2008
Fred HensleySENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT