Malika Thomas

Detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Accountant with 8+ years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience, including advancement from Accounts Payable Processor to Staff Accountant II and Senior Accountant. Strong background in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, audit support, journal entries, financial reporting, budgeting, credit card administration, and revenue processing. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, maintain accurate accounting records, and develop effective solutions to operational challenges.

Experienced in working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, management, external auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Recognized for professionalism, attention to detail, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable - SOME Inc. (So, Others Might Eat) - Washington, DC

(2025-06)

• Support daily accounting operations with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Execute key components of the monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Review and post wires, cash disbursements, and ACH payments while ensuring transactions are accurately coded and recorded.
• Manage and analyze utility billing processes, including preparation of accrual and prepaid journal entries.
• Process monthly grant and clinic revenue entries and assist with tenant rent accounting.
• Review, approve, and process monthly corporate credit card submissions; identify coding discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and gather supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial reporting activities.
• Identify accounting and operational issues and develop effective solutions to improve processes and accuracy.
• Communicate operational issues, project status, and progress toward departmental goals to management.
• Cross-train team members on accounting processes, including tenant rent and clinic revenue entries.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting procedures and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with staff and department leaders to resolve accounting issues and maintain effective working relationships.

Staff Accountant II, Accounts Payable - SOME Inc. (So, Others Might Eat) - Washington, DC

(2021-12 - 2025-06)

• Prepared and analyzed balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations and detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepared complex general ledger journal entries, including intercompany transactions and adjusting entries.
• Assisted with monthly and annual financial close processes and supported accounting activities across multiple business units.
• Researched accounting issues and provided information for departmental performance and management requests.
• Prepared year-end audit schedules and assembled supporting documentation for auditors.
• Assisted with annual budget preparation and financial analysis.
• Recorded accounts receivable activity, including deposits, lockbox transactions, checks, and credit deposits in the general ledger.
• Reconciled processed transactions by verifying entries and comparing general ledger reports to account balances.
• Maintained general ledger records and spreadsheets related to accounts payable.
• Managed and analyzed utility billing activity and prepared related accrual and prepaid journal entries.
• Managed monthly credit card submissions, reviewed coding, and posted transactions to the general ledger.
• Cross-trained on tenant rent and clinic revenue processes and provided backup support for senior accounting functions.
• Analyzed costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to support forecasting of future revenues and expenses.
• Maintained financial records and ensured transactions were accurately recorded in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Collaborated with management and cross-functional teams to resolve operational and accounting issues.
• Participated in required training and supported organizational compliance and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Accounts Payable Specialist - Protiviti Government Services (MDOC) - Maryland

(2021-03 - 2021-07)

• Analyzed and audited documentation supporting grant and loan relief payments.
• Reconciled supporting documentation against daily assignment spreadsheets to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Processed high-volume vouchers in FMIS using ADPICS, including more than 1,000 business relief and Arts Council vouchers.
• Processed emergency payments while adhering to established departmental procedures and deadlines.
• Processed and reviewed 1099 files and related documentation.
• Entered grant and loan disbursements into FMIS using established parameters and timelines.
• Verified names, addresses, taxpayer identification information, signatures, and supporting documentation against W-9 forms and disbursement records.
• Identified missing or inconsistent information and communicated issues to Accounts Payable leadership for resolution.
• Maintained AP logs and documented FMIS transaction numbers to support daily processing and tracking.
• Maintained spreadsheets and updated financial information as needed.
• Communicated work schedules, status updates, and questions with Accounts Payable leadership.

Accounts Payable Processor - HMSHost - Washington, DC

(2018-02 - 2020-12)

• Processed a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and adherence to departmental procedures.
• Matched invoices with supporting documentation and purchase orders by unit, quantity, price, and other applicable criteria.
• Entered invoice information into proprietary accounting systems.
• Used Oracle and SAP-related inventory and accounting systems to support accounts payable operations.
• Prepared and updated weekly reports, accruals, and financial spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Communicated with customers, vendors, field operations, and corporate personnel to research and resolve accounts payable issues.
• Participated in departmental meetings, training sessions, cross-training opportunities, and team-building activities.

Program Assistant - Leverage Wise Young Builders - Washington, DC

(2017-09 - 2018-01)

• Coordinated events, conferences, and organizational activities.
• Researched potential funding sources and assisted with grant documentation.
• Prepared presentations and maintained organizational databases.
• Managed online resources and maintained electronic and physical files.
• Prepared meeting minutes and provided administrative support.
• Responded to telephone inquiries and assisted with general office operations.

High School Diploma - Mucurapo Senior Secondary (1997)

Professional and continuing education coursework - University of the District of Columbia Community College

Community College Preparatory Program (CCPrep)