Cynthia Leigh Harris
Mary Esther, FL 32569
ad23ik@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: CPA candidate with over 30 years of experience in the accounting industry to include 23 years in governmental accounting. I am proficient with adapting seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies. In addition, I have specialized in budget and financial analysis, reporting and planning in both governmental and private sectors. EDUCATION: Colorado Technical University Colorado/Virtual Campus Master of Business Administration, Accountancy, June 2013 Troy State University Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, May 2005
WORK HISTORY:
Okaloosa County School District Ft. Walton Beach, FL Budget Analyst September 2009 to Present
Extensive experience in governmental accounting to include appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances for a school district, with over 40 schools and 37 departments, including a budget totaling over $300 million per year.
Extensive experience in budget development, implementation, and financial forecasting. Responsibilities include creation, implementation and oversite of Capital Outlay budget and expenditures. Current Capital Outlay budget is currently over $229 million.
Position control management for all departments and multiple schools to include processing new position requests and multiple position changes.
Management and oversight of 37 bookkeepers and audit/review of internal accounts/review of internal funds controls, training, and financial statement preparation
Preparation of Internal Funds 1099’s and payroll reports for the entire district including completion of yearly state and federal reporting requirements.
Implementation of contracts with district vendors, creating budget amendments and journal entries on a daily basis.
Management of all aspects of the budgeting process for the district. Florosa Fire Control District Mary Esther, FL
Bookkeeper/Purchasing Manager November 1999 to present Responsible for all accounting operations for a governmental entity to include:
Preparation and management of yearly budget for district
Responsible for implementing internal control procedures
Preparation of yearly trim notice for receipt of ad valorem taxes
Monitoring actual versus budgeted expenses to ensure compliancy 2
Preparation of budget amendments as required
Assisting in yearly compliance audit for district
General bookkeeping duties as needed for the district
Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable to include the full cycle for RFP’s
Responsible for allocating and administering grant funds and contractual agreements
Responsible for ensuring financial reports follow governmental accounting methods
Complete responsibility for the accounting functions for the entire fire district and reporting directly to the board of commissioners
Playground Music Center, Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, FL Accountant November 2007 to September 2009
Compilation and analysis of Financial Statements in a multi-location retail environment
Preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports in an industry specific environment to include monthly reports for the Music Industry Insights Group
Completion of weekly cash flow statements to determine cash flow needs
Management of accounting department to include oversight of purchasing manager and office assistants
Accounts Receivable management to include collections processing and posting of payments
Weekly Accounts Payable preparation and reconciliation including employee reimbursements
Payroll processing for 25 employees bi-weekly
Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns to include 1099s for independent contractors
Monthly preparation of sales and city tax returns for several locations
Human resource management to include benefits, vacation accrual and scheduling, AFLAC, health insurance, simple IRA, and new employee hire packets
Preparation and monitoring of the company budgets to include global, store, and departmental budgets
F.W. Williams Enterprises
d/b/a The Backyard Outlet Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Accounting Manager December 2002 to January 2009
Responsible for implementation of QuickBooks Point of Sale and QuickBooks Premier Contractors Accounting Software to fully automate several locations
Responsible for management of the corporate headquarters for multiple departments and locations
Compilation and analysis of financial statements utilizing both completed contract and generally accepted accounting methods
Construction accounting to include job costing and contract reconciliations
Utilizing cost accounting to track multiple jobs at one time
Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for company
Compiling contract expenditures and revenues for comparison to budgets
Multiple account reconciliations on a monthly basis
Management of subcontractor contracts, invoices, and insurance information 3
Scheduling of subcontractors for completion of contracts
Payroll processing for 25 to 50 employees bi-weekly
Preparation of quarterly and yearly reports and returns as needed
Preparation of sales tax returns for multiple locations
Accounts payable management to include overseeing the purchasing agent and office assistant
Responsible for analyzing and reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly
Human resource management
Brewer Plumbing Company, Inc Navarre, FL
Accountant November 2001 to April 2003
Compilation of Financial Statements using percentage of completion accounting method
Implementation of accounting system utilizing Peachtree Complete Accounting.
Payroll processing for over 50 employees weekly
Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns
General bookkeeping duties
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Bookkeeper December 1998 to November 2001
Compilation of Financial Statements
Monthly preparation of Sales Tax returns
Management of more than 40 clients
Extensive customer relations skills
Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns Shelter House, Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Fiscal Administrator January 1994 – December 1998
Responsible for allocating and administering grant funds
Responsible for grant writing
Preparation of financial statements
Processing of payroll and payroll tax returns
Management of Access database of more than 3000 accounts
Extensive use of spreadsheets for fund accounting SKILLS:
Proficient in many different financial software applications and tools. Extensive use of both Accounting Systems and Excel Spreadsheets for the purpose of financial analysis, interpretation, and financial modeling
Extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge
Experience working effectively in a telework/remote environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fiscal budgeting
Budget analysis/preparation
Accounting operations professional
Expert in GAAP and statutory reporting
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Account reconciliation
Self-motivated and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively within all levels of organization
Superior attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at once
Strong communication skills
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in MS Office Suite to include extensive knowledge/use of Excel
FOCUS School Software - ERP Software and CRM Solutions
AS400 Based School/Budget Software
SchoolFunds Online
Intuit QuickBooks Pro Specialist for Windows and Mac
QuickBooks Point of Sale
Peachtree Complete Accounting
Sage Timberline Office
Creative Solutions Write-up Solutions for Windows
Proficient in several other computer applications and internet security measures