This document provides a summary of Kelly A. Ferrell's qualifications and experience. She has over 9 years of experience in accounting roles, including accounts receivable, cost accounting, and project accounting. Her experience spans several industries and includes positions at law firms, a private security firm, and her current role at a healthcare research organization. She demonstrates strong skills in financial reporting, expense tracking, billing, and client relations.
1. Kelly A. Ferrell, 3626 18th ST NE Washington, DC 20018 202-528-6887 Nys1012@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Ambitious financial professional with a strong track record of delivering top performance.
Qualified and results-driven professional with over 9 years of successful experience in
Accounting. Self-motivated hard worker with an outstanding ability to work independently, to
multi-task and communicate effectively. A professional with exceptional organization skills who
works diligently at accomplishing tasks efficiently and effectively. A top-performer with a
proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding management expectations. A team
player who works well under pressure and understands the importance of meeting deadlines.
FinancialSkills/SoftwareExperience
Month End Close Accounts Receivable Billing Cost Accounting
Microsoft Office Suite Powerpoint Peachtree PC Law
Elite Enterprise Elite 3E Quickbooks Peoplesoft
Access TABS Microsoft AX Expense Reports
Audits WIP E-Billing (CounselLink, TyMetrix,
Sharedoc, Serengeti, CSCGlobal, Ariba, and Tungsten) Contracts
SOW (Statement of Work) Purchase Orders Journal Entry
CAREER PROGRESSION
Evidera – 7101 Wisconsin Ave. – Aug. 2015 – Present – Bethesda, MD
Evidera formally known as United BioSource Corp. (UBC) supports Centers of Excellence for
four core disciplines: epidemiology, health economics, outcomes research and statistics.
Project Cost Accountant/Accounts Receivable- Contractor- Capital Search Consultants
Create project accounts in the accounting system
Processedinvoices for various projects with purchase orders
Maintained project-related records, including contracts and purchase orders
Reviewed timesheets for related projects
Reviewed overhead charges to be applied to projects
Oversaw account totals related to project assets and expenses
Reviewed project variances and submit variance reports to management
Reviewed and verified accuracy of billing with supporting documentation
Maintained receivables regarding unpaid project billing
Report project profitability
Maintained report to management regarding remaining funding available for
projects
Oversaw all project-related billings for projects
Respond to project requests put on EVINET
Compile information for internal and external auditors
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Hollingsworth LLP- 1350 I St. NW - Aug. 2008 - July 2015 - Washington, DC
Hollingsworth, LLP is a mid-size Law Firm that specializes in representing Pharmaceutical
companies, Toxic Torts and product liability, environmental, insurance and medical devices.
Accounting Assistant/Legal Biller
• Processed payments for invoices, employee reimbursements
• Oversaw entering, updating and/or retrieving accounting data from ELITE
• Updated/created spreadsheets using excel application
• Assisted with Accountant for month end balance
• Maintained WIP (Work in Progress) Reports
• Entered Accounts Payable for vendors
• Maintained posting of cash receipts/Petty Cash
• Oversaw posting checks and cash that are deposited into bank
• Maintained backup and information for auditors, partners and others as needed
• Entered calculation of debit/credit adjustments to client accounts
• Maintained W9 records
• Responsible for entering all Cost Accounts (i.e FEDEX, Lasership, PACER, WESTLAW,
and Postage)
• Review and Edit pre-bill
• Processed Write-offs
• Created and distributes monthly reports
Sonnenschein, Nath - 1301 K St. NW - Dec. 2007- June 2008 - Washington, DC
Sonnenschein, Nath is now known as Dentons, LLP is a large international law firm that has
multiple offices around the country that have significant roles with Congress, The White House
and the Supreme Courts. Dentons, LLP have taken on clients for Government Contracts, Public
Policy and Regulation, Intellectual Property and Health Care Practices.
Legal Biller -Contract - Account Pros
• Prepared and edited monthly client statements
• Maintained running all billing reports/ WIP Reports
• Responsible for calculation of debit/credit adjustments to client accounts
• Maintained billing logs, including tracking unfinalized draft bills
• Assisted the Billing Coordinator with other accounting related functions as needed
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver- 801 17th. St. NW - Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2007 - Washington, DC
Fried, Frank is a large International law firm that has offices in different parts of the Country.
They are highly ranked by Chambers and Partners, and Legal 500. The clients consist of Fortune
500 companies, Financial Institutions, Investment firms and Entrepreneurial companies.
Legal Biller- Contract - Account Pros
• Prepared monthly bills and organized files for clients.
• Supervised attorney billing using Elite.
• Responsible for calculation of debit/credit adjustments to client accounts.
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Loewinger & Brand, PLLC- 471 H St. NW - Sept. 2006 - Aug. 2007/ Feb. 2000 - Aug. 2004 -
Washington, DC
Loewinger & Brand, PLLC is a small size law firm that specializes in Real Estate for Landlord
and Tenant rights such as Rent Control, Tenant Petitions, Foreclosures, Tax Deeds, Residential
and Commercial leases, Development, and Real Estate broker and Mgmt. company disputes
along with a host of other functions. They are also known for the writing the Landlord & Tenant
handbook that the District Courts uses today.
Legal Biller/Accounting Assistant
• Maintained expense reports
• Prepared monthly bills and organized files for clients
• Prepared and edited monthly client statements
• Created and organize files for new client matters
• Entered accounts payable/receivables
• Processed and deposit check payments
• Oversaw department progress reports using excel applications
• Assisted accountant in long-term reporting projects
• Initiated/maintain trust accounts with financial institutions
• Assisted with preparing Accountant for month end balance
• Calculated debit/credit adjustments to client accounts
Vance International A Garda Company- 10467 White Granite Dr. - Aug. 2004 - Sept. 2006 -
Oakton, VA
Vance International is a Private Investigator Security firm that is the largest privately owned
security company. This company services include static security, consulting, threat monitoring &
reporting, crisis response, logistical support, mobile security, close protection and training and
risk mgmt.
Billing Coordinator
• Prepared monthly bills/data entered using TABS
• Entered International Billing for Private Investigators
• Produced Private Investigators billing status reports
• Created a WIP Report
• Created and organize files for new cases
• Converted euro money into US dollars
• Calculated debit/credit adjustments to client accounts
• Prepared requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies
Professional Development
Everest College, Arlington VA Campus
Earned Associates Degree in Business Administration
