Paula Thompson
Ellabell
Summary
Results-driven accountant with extensive experience at the Department of Health and Human Services, excelling in account reconciliation and audit coordination. Demonstrated attention to detail and strategic planning skills, contributing to reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances and enhanced financial reporting accuracy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and external auditors to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Department of Human Services
12.1990 - 05.2025
- Assisted in maintaining financial transactions and reports for accurate record-keeping.
- Supported month-end and fiscal year-end close processes by organizing and reconciling accounts.
- Maintained accounting software by entering data and updating records regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to identify discrepancies in financial documents.
- Participated in audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts receivables for accuracy.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently utilizing collection resources available.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Assisted the Department of Justice Financial Litigation Unit on enforced collection of federal debts.
- Assisted the Office of Inspector General, Exclusion Branch, in enforcing exclusions under the authority of the Social Security Act.
Education
GED -
Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MDSkills
- Account reconciliation
- Federal Debt Collection
- Audit coordination
- Data entry accuracy
- Accounts receivable management
- Documentation management
- Strategic planning
- Continuous improvement
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
Timeline
Accountant
Department of Human Services
12.1990 - 05.2025
GED -
Thomas Johnson High School