Jamie Wipkowski

Results-driven Accounting Manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

• Prepare/Review monthly financial reconciliations; · Prepare/review general ledger journal entries and analysis; · Assist in the overall management of a accounts receivable department and front office staff; · Maintain payroll records and process biweekly payroll; · Implement and maintain project-based software system; · Assist in maintaining fully automated treasury management platform of receipts and disbursements; · Interact with professional organizations such as auditors, banks, and other service providers; · Strong knowledge of accounting processes; · Detailed organizational skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized data-entry systems; · Proficient level of numerical and analytical aptitude and problem solving skills; · Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to a diverse groups of people. · Dependability to be consistently at work and on time with ability to work overtime; · Team member mentality with ability to work independently adhering to established internal control procedures with no supervision Reconcile all major income and expense accounts · Provide explanation for large fluctuations in revenue or expense accounts between current month and previous month · Month-end close in accounting system · Generate monthly financial statements for various external and internal stakeholders · Generate monthly statements of indirect expenses · Lead accounting team in preparation of documents and back-up for financial statement audit · Prepare journal entries to record items in general ledger as needed · Enter adjustments to current employee set up · Make necessary adjustments for terminated employees · Import timesheets from T&E into GCSP · Make adjustments to T&E and GCSP as necessary to correct errors and warnings · Post labor in GCSP · Transmit payroll data to ADP · Review reports from ADP to assure that amounts to post to payroll are accurate · Prepare journal entry to post payroll, labor and payroll taxes in general ledger · Submit JE to CFO for review · Post JE in accounting system · Review paychecks · Compute and remit 401(k) payment online · Process final pay checks in accordance with state law · Assist in analysis of current payroll service. · Work with CFO in updating company financial model monthly, · Maintaining of Deltek GCS system, maintaining Deltek Time and Expense system, · Act as scrum master for the Accounting Department. Conduct daily stand-up meetings, attend and participate in the Safe PI planning workshops. Update Jira as needed, identify backlog tasks and dependencies. · Review and approve a/p vouchers for accuracy. · Assisting CFO in various detailed reports as needed esponsibilities Perform and supervise various accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll (timesheet), accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and expense reports. Assist Controller monthly closing process as well as preparation of financial reports. Guide and assist other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues. Manage and maintain all Bank and Treasury Functions - Point of contact for banking partner(s). Research, develop and facilitate collection procedures in accordance with company policies and contract agreements - Review outstanding invoices, match receipts against invoices and process in Deltek Vision. Communicate with Controller and CFO on all outstanding Treasury and Collections matters. Supervise the daily operations of the Payable functions – Ensure proper distribution and approval for all invoices processed; Ensures timely and accurate payments disbursements. Oversee submission of compliance reports such as Sales Tax Returns, JV Partnership Tax Returns, MBE reports, Business Licenses, personal property tax returns, Form 1099s, etc. Manage and oversee the weekly timesheet process to prepare for payroll. Develops guidance for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense accounts in compliance with GAAP and FAR regulations. Analyses expense reports and other payments for accuracy and eligibility for payment. Assists Controller in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal control procedures. Assist Controller at Year-end during various external audits and provide information to external auditors. Perform other duties as assigned by Corporate Controller/CFO Manage/mentor accounting team performance so that close deadlines are met Monthly preparation of Balance Sheet and Cash Flows Financial Statement Variance Analysis A/P, A/R, Payroll and Cash planning and management Work closely with FP&A management to create relevant and timely reports on financial data including the monthly business report, actual spend against budgets/outlook, benchmarking and KPI metrics. Play key role in implementation of Deltek CostPoint from a Unanet system. Government contracting leadership including CAS/FAR compliance, Incurred Cost Submission (ICS), GSA IFF quarterly filings, Federal, State and Local filings including Sales and Use tax, tax credits (R&D, ERC) Oversee and manage the general accounting functions including acquisitions and updating of monthly subsidiary books. Coordinating activities with external auditors including annual tax work and audit. Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes. Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance as needed.

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