Kelfala [Kel] Sesay

Experience

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  Orion Contracting Services

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  Lead Accounting Clerk

  Independently led all A/P and A/R processes and functions — Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions. Reconciled all monthly A/R in the delinquent categories and informed the Supervisor of any irregularities. Prepared, processed, and issued invoices and purchase orders to over 70 vendors and requested for advances as appropriate on reimbursable activity. Executed the issuance of payroll and non-payroll related bills. Reviewed expense reports for corporate policy compliance and responded to inquiries regarding proper coding of expenditures and payment invoices. Prepared monthly A/P accruals. Reviewed accuracy vendor statements, purchase orders and resolved open issues. Prepared numerous reports that are required under the Cash and Debt Management Programs to meet the needs of Office of Management and Budget [OMB]. Ensured month end financial close and reporting in accordance with established timelines. Review month end Balance Sheet reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring all are in compliance with GAAP, variances are minimal, and issues resolved timely. Provided assistance and consultation on financial matters, issues, and data. Followed up with vendors to resolve discrepancies on invoices and provided vendors with payment information when requested on relevant data. + Investigated over a year’s worth of unrecorded liabilities over $500K for items processed outside the purchase order system. + Created a program and tool in MS Excel for researching over 1,300 unique printers and parts to acquire proper pricing for the sales team which successfully improved business significantly.+ Maintained multiple and complex databases for all sales staff for accurate pricing and bookkeeping. + Acted as a facilitator for communication on all financial discrepancies alongside the pricing data with the sales team for efficient success in sales. Show less

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  Blue Ridge Transportation

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  Accounting Lead

  Managed and employed extensive accounting methods and techniques for a $20 million transportation company with over 10 government contracts. Operated on various accounting information systems, including, but not limited to, QuickBooks, MS Excel, Access, and internal routine office programs. Processed and monitored A/R transactions including posting invoices, reconciling A/R ledger, resolving uncollected amounts, and monitoring aging reports in QuickBooks. Spearheaded the development of A/P disbursements—recalculating invoices, reviewing account codes for accuracy, and verifying supporting documents and data in QuickBooks. Prepared vendor invoices including verifying and obtaining payment approval, matching purchase orders and receiving reports, and addressing exceptions. Trained and supervised Accounting Clerks employ various accounting functions. Ensured availability of funds for payables and reporting problems to appropriate staff. Researched and collected large financial data from various financial reports to prepare complex reconciliations and analysis, to support account balances, and to resolve problems and clear reconciling items by V-LOOKUP and Pivot Table Tools. Verified and analyzed fiscal source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization and coding. Managed month-end closing cycle and organized processes and procedures to help reduction of time in month-end close. Utilized excellent skill in oral and written communication to obtain and provide information, guidance, and instructions to various levels of staff and subcontractors. + Key member of SAP implementation team for Standard Cost, A/P, A/R, and GL/Financial Reporting modules.+ Maintained adherence to accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles [GAAP] standard.+ Restructured the A/P approval process, which allowed project managers to submit invoices for payment faster. Gained greater control of the monthly accounts payable process. Show less

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  Dynis – A MasTec Company

  Oct 2012 - May 2014

  Lead Project Coordinator (PMO - Finance Dept)

  Managed the Company’s project financials. Reviewed and analyze financial documents to create an accurate budget forecast for various activities and verify that purchase requests are within budgeted amount. Provided Project Controls Supported and handled all subcontractor work order processing for entire Wireless and Wireline Organizations. Acted as facilitator between Directors, Project Managers, Finance, Quote Shop, and Logistics Departments. Prepare complex reports in Microsoft Excel from a variety of sources, ensures accuracy, and delivers/uploads reports to the appropriate source by using V-LOOKUP and pivot tables extensively. Utilized automated financial databases and accounting systems such as SAGE ERP, AT&T NORAD, and DyniScope, to provide financial advice on budget-related matters. Formulated and executed financial statements, budgets, estimates, and performed related analysis reports for general ledger and accrual accounts. Completed reconciliations and closing activity and report the status of funds and all financial transactions to the Finance Director. Efficiently managed transactions and reporting for vendors, customers, and contractors. Developed new methods and reports from MS Excel and Access to streamline financial analysis. + Served as the functional point of contact for day-to-day Vendor invoice and accounts processor.+ Performed complex analysis to determine the reliability and integrity of financial transactions for procurement, cost reports, operating practices, and related documentation for specific account codes identifying potential budget variances.+ Analyzed daily problems and determined appropriate solutions – audits, daily tracking/reporting, consistent follow-up until resolved.+ Created process documents and provided as needed department training to field team. Show less

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  Children's National Hospital

  Jul 2014 - now

  Responsible for executive dashboard reporting, denial management leadership, vendor management and overall business intelligence support in direct support of the Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Directory of Revenue Integrity. Point person who oversaw data analysis, charge reconciliation, and management reporting related to Revenue Cycle within the Revenue Integrity Department. Implemented new processes and procedures to streamline coding and charge reconciliation and charge capture within Revenue Integrity for ED, Inpatient, and Surgical Services area: Facilitated the workflow processes such as coding, charging, and billing data between HIM Coding and Charge Capture departments daily with an exceptional turnaround of less than 24 hours. Tracked and managed the Time of Service [TOS] collection dashboard for over 20 departments within the organization to achieve a $5 million goal for each Fiscal Year. Provided strategic pricing support with various groups within Revenue Cycle and the Finance Department to ensure the organization is within a budget increase of 3% across the board. Collaborated with the Bear Institute/Cerner to develop tools and reports where high volume of charge and financial data can interface into Cerner from 3M 360 & 3M HDM, which drives productivity and minimize manual errors. Lead expert in utilizing 3M and Cerner suites for to generate robust and complex reports by way of RDL/SQL.+ Sole person in performing the reconciliation of coding and charge data for ED, Peri-Op, and Inpatient cases for both professional and facility services while maintaining at least a 98% charge capture rate, surpassing industry best standard of 95% via a myriad of complex healthcare systems.+ Participated in the implementation of Cerner that went live on October 2020.+ Created policies and procedures, as well as training in Excel, 3M, Price Analyzer, Cerner, and other healthcare systems vital to the organization. Show less

  • Supervisor, Revenue Cycle Data Operations

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Financial Data Analyst, Revenue Integrity

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2021