LARRY ACHTER

10421 Red Granite Terrace

Oakton, VA 22124
(202) 326-4622
la8e6a86@westpost.net
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Financial Analysis & Reporting / AR & AP / Budgeting & Forecasting / Cash Flow /
Contracts
Risk Management / Internal Controls / Performance Standards / Bank & Vendor Rela
tions
A proven leader in cost control, accurate financial reporting, A/R and A/P, and
the implementation of accounting systems, I enhanced accounting processes that c
ut costs and secured compliance. I consistently instituted financial control sys
tems that reduced risk and enable senior management to make effective business d
ecisions.
In brief, my key skills include:
Streamlining audit procedures for greater business performance
Designing and implementing efficient accounting systems
Improving processes to ensure risk management
Advising and consulting clients on audits and record keeping
Motivating team members and working closely with senior executives
Systems: Great Plains, FRx, IDEA, FMS, AFMS, FFS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Education: My credentials include a Masters Degree in Public Administration from
George Washington University and a BBA in Accounting from Drexel University. Ce
rtified Public Accountant (CPA) V inactive.
A team-oriented professional, I have excellent written and verbal communication
skills that allow me to relate easily to people at all levels. I enjoy new chall
enges that enable me to implement positive change. Detail-oriented and results-d
riven, I drive out of the box thinking to resolve difficult business problems.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led special A/P project, completing on time. Challenged to expedite management o
f services at KAUST when administration offices were required to close for ten d
ays. Received and managed vendor information and 95 global invoices totaling $89
5K. Processed invoices for payment. Successfully completed task on time.
Saved employer from tax penalties. KAUST received letter from IRS stating they h
ad not paid enough in estimated tax payments; IRS asked for $10K in tax fines. P
repared several schedules to document financial history and monthly income state
ments. Collaborated with CPA firm to analyze conditions. IRS dropped the penalty
.
Negotiated credit terms, establishing credibility. Pricey first-class internatio
nal travel costs at KAUST had to be charged on American Express, which offered a
low credit limit. Established rapport with creditors. Negotiated terms. Launche
d monthly pre-pay system. Raised credit limit from $50K to $1.4M in four months.
Motivated team to exceed fundraising goals. Set goal as Co-Chair of Combined Fed
eral Campaign (United Way) to plan a vigorous, challenging campaign. Recruited/t
rained 20 staff, leading campaign meetings. Identified market and aggressively p
ursued selected targets. Exceeded expectations, raising $1.1M, compared to $830K
from prior year.
CAREER HISTORY
Senior Staff Accountant, 2008 to Present. Business office of foreign university,
(KAUST) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Manage $85M budget.
Direct cash management, financial reporting and month/year end closing statemen
ts. Liaise with international headquarters. Deliver strategic/financial consulti
ng and cost control.
Senior Staff Accountant, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1986 to 2007. Ma
naged 12 employees and internal controls for 14 finance centers. Planned and led
audits, assessed risk, directed audit team, and wrote reports. Oversaw performa
nce metrics and year-end meetings. Completed tasks to satisfy government complia
nce.
Earlier Career: Supervisory Accountant, U.S. Coast Guard. Managed team of four f
or the Department of Transportation. Updated accounting policies and procedures
manual for use in all Coast Guard locations. Prepared annual report on Federal M
anagers Financial Integrity Act. Contributed to multi-site locations.
Community: Served as Co-Chair for one year and Finance Chair for six years V EPA
headquarter CFC, Combined Federal Campaign; the government equivalent of United
Way.
Professional Groups: Member of Association of Government Accountants for eight y
ears.
Additional: Outside of work, my hobbies include basketball, softball, swimming,
bridge and bowling. I am currently working toward my scuba diving certification.