*Financial Analyst with expertise in Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Cash Man
agement, Contract cost tracking, Budget and Variance Analysis, Revenue allocatio n, Government and Commercial Contract Accounting experience. *Strengths: Independent worker; Good attitude and an aptitude for systems and to ols; Good organization skills, audit-ready documentation skills; Very knowledgea ble, proactive, does what it takes to get the job done; Strong work ethic. *Recognition Awards for team work and inclusiveness. CAREER EXPERIENCE LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Manassas, Virginia, 12/2005 05/2010 Multi Function Financial Analyst Performed multiple financial cost analysis functions, included cost allocation, collected data, controlled costs, and prepared reports that maintained the compa ny's cost accounting system. Administered various inter-company, commercial and government contracts such as: Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus and Time and Material. Maintained excellent financi al analysis on all my contracts. Program managers and customers were pleased wit h the analysis report I created to identified when contracts were getting close to the funding limit or close to the end period of performance to ensure the nec essary action is taken. Monitored costs to ensure timely expense recognition and billing. * Monthly financial analysis on contracts budgeting and reporting financial outl ooks, Estimate At Completion (EAC), cost variances, trends, budgets, overhead an d funding. * Budgeting, measuring, and forecasting programs orders, sales, cost and Earning s Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). * Customer cost reporting, cost variance, trends, budgets, overhead, funding, mo nitored, report and bring to closure any outstanding receivables. * Opened and closed charges numbers in a timely fashion, researched and prepared cost transfers as required, subcontract establishment and maintenance, and prep are completed contracts for closeout. * Planned, analyzed, and report on program budget and cost values for multiple p rojects and ensured proper program funding * Assisted and prepared 2007 - 2009 Research & Development Tax Credit cost repor ts and their prototype/model. * Earned Value Management Certified. * Used various financial systems to compiled supporting data required to meet co ntract specific requirements, SAP, Hyperion Planning and Reports, Hyperion Essba se Excel, OHMN, ECE systems, and Cobra. RHI Staffing / Freddie Mac, McLean, Virginia, 07/2005 11/2005 Tax Accountant * Prepared timely and accurate tax payments and return filings. * Identified and analyzed tax law changes, financial accounting changes, new and operations changes for their effects on corporate tax liability, and payment ca lculations * Prepared specifically assigned tax returns and related reports as directed VERIZON, Herndon and Reston, Virginia, 4/2001 7/2005 Accounting Specialist * Identified causes of significant variances and suggested corrective action * Calculated and analyzed allocation based on the CSG interface billing systems * Uploaded data into financial system by using the integration manager tools * Prepared, posted, and approved journal entries for monthly Telco line cost acc ruals * Cash-flow preparation, and managed monthly revenue interfaces for legal entiti es to ensure revenues were booked properly and in a timely manner * Developed a system to process and reconcile PAR and billing activities * Performed monthly P&L and balance sheet account reconciliations * Prepared monthly group financial reports via Hyperion, and submit the results to the Corporate Office Administered the accounts payable and fixed asset functi ons of the accounting department. * Administered the accounts payable and fixed asset functions of the accounting department. * Prepared financial statements for 4 legal entities and analyzed and reconciled expense and inter-company accounts for these entities * Assisted with the monthly and yearly close process of the general ledger, and ensure all deadlines are met for financial reporting requirements * Performed variance analysis, and bring to managements attention significant fl uctuations * Worked as a member of the Consolidation team in preparing consolidated balance sheet and income statement of all legal entities on a monthly basis Various Staffing Firms, Virginia, 5/2000 4/2001 Accounting Field Consultant * Prepared monthly consolidated financial board reports and regulatory reports f or the corporation and its subsidiaries * Performed monthly balance sheet and internal checking account reconciliations * Coded invoices with appropriate general ledger account * Administered the accounts payable and fixed asset functions of the accounting department * Facilitated the 1099 reporting function for accounts payable vendors * Created, uploaded and reviewed journal entries * Performed fixed asset related functions * Participated in special projects and other analysis as assigned * Performed government accounting and banking accounting experience NORTHERN VIRGINIA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL, Herndon, Virginia, 6/1998 4/2000 Staff Ac countant * Executed monthly P&L and balance sheet account reconciliations * Created and posted journal entries as part of the monthly close process for th e Association * Set up schedules for prepaid expense, fixed asset schedules and deferred reven ue schedules * Prepared revenue trend reports for top management. Processed payroll including monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports. Performed invoicing, processing of checks and credit card payments. Administered benefits for the 401K program and all health benefits NATIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Alexandria, Virginia, 3/1990 6/1998 Full Charge Bookkeeper * Matched invoices to purchase orders for coding * Processed multi-state payroll * Prepared the monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports * Reconciled balance sheet accounts and assisted in the monthly close process EDUCATION City University of New York Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY Federal Publications Seminar Washington, DC Government Contract Accounting 10/ 2006 LMCO MS2 Earned Value Management (EVM) Certified 5/2009 TECHNICAL / SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS PeopleSoft, SAP financial, Billing Systems and Data integration; Strong knowledg e in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office Suites. Good wor king knowledge in software applications and reporting tools like Hyperion Report ing System, Essbase, VFrame, CSG, Regal ACH Network Processor, Great Plains, iM is, IC Verify, BISYS, QuickBooks Pro, Solomon, Peachtree, Real World, STARS, SA TURN, Apollo. Lockheed Martin MS2 Recognition Awards for displaying of teamwork and inclusiven ess: 4/20/10 - John Anderson to let you know how much I appreciate all of your hard work on my programs over the years. You have always been very diligent in resolv ing all of the financial issues that arise. 4/20/10 - Marcus Kujat ...recognition of the numerous jobs we worked on togethe r as a team over the years. Thank you for dedication, professionalism and collab oration. 4/16/10 - William D Munslow Geri has provided outstanding support in financial management of the Mentor Protg Programs for 3 years. A unique monthly financial report Geri developed is especially appreciated by the customer. 12/17/09 -Yvette Johnson Geri is highly active and productive in financial clos eout of FFP and T&M contracts. 8/20/07 - Nancy Querry Geri is very efficient and on top of her contracts. She always keeps me updated on funding status for my contracts. This helps keep the customer happy. I couldnt do my job well without her help.