Management Accounting

Shannon M. Wiles

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OBJECTIVE

A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career

conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized

toward continued growth and advancement.

SUMMARY

1. A high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in

challenging and competitive environments.

2. Skillful at processing data and information, keeping records, and

tabulation. Iple, balance, and professionalism as strategic components

3. Consistently present a high-profile, professional demeanor, complimented

by a positive "can-do" attitude.

4. Effective planning and organizational skills. Expertise in business

administration, record keeping, planning, policies, procedures,

researching, scheduling, and related responsibilities to ensure

productive operations.

5. Skilled in problem solving. Detail-minded; perceptive; can identify and

correct problems impeding organizational progress and performance.

Described as having the ability to effectively multitask in challenging

situations and meet critical deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

Serco, Inc., Fairborn, OH

Financial Analyst III, November 2009 - August 2010

As Financial Analyst III on the Data Execution Team for the ECSS project,

applied knowledge of financial management functions, processes, and

analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate

information required by program or project managers and customers. Draw

conclusions and devised solutions to problems relating to improvement of

financial management effectiveness, work methods, and procedure efficiency.

Developed and maintained program budgets and other financial tracking

documentation. Performed work measurement studies, program or financial

operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact

analyses. Used automated management information systems in performing fact

finding, analytical, and advisory functions. Performed engineering services

support task in related areas to the Air Force Logistics Systems,

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Applications, Oracle, and similarly

scoped data migration and cleansing activities. Extracted data from several

legacy systems, such as; SMAS (Standard Material Accounting System), ILSS

(Integrated Logistics Supply System), DTIMS (Defense Finance & Accounting

Services Transaction Interface Module System), MICAS (Mobility Inventory

Control and Accountability System), SBSS (Standard Base Supply System),

GAFS-BQ, IAPS (Integrated Accounting Payable System), OLVIMS,

etc. Made recommendations to team members, the system integrator, and Air

Force as to the source of legacy data. Used the Treasury Financial Manual,

Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, SFIS, as well as

standards developed by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board to

guide daily decisions and recommendations. Participated in Air Force and

system integrator data template creation, business rules development, and

compliance with Federal policies and GAAP. Configured all required SFIS

(Standard Financial Information Structure) data elements for the new

system, including compliance with the SFIS business rules that address

syntax, usage, and relationships.

MCR, Inc., Beavercreek, OH

Financial Manager/Acquisition Specialist, July 2008- November 2009

As Financial Manager for 754 ELSG/LRG, managed and performed a variety of

tasks related to financial management, budget, and cost and scheduling

analysis for information systems and services. Provide financial

management support, technical advice and guidance, leadership in performing

financial programming, and planning and analysis of information technology

programs having financial relationships with multiple appropriations.

Responsible for formulation, development and execution of budgets,

financial plans, and multi-year programs required to properly fund and meet

program resource requirements. Perform and validate economic analyses for

five Information Management Systems. Implement financial management

policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to

programming, cost, budget, funding, forecasting, and status of funds.

Represent the organization at all levels within the government and at

contractor/industry sites to negotiate approval of proposals and

recommendations. Provide advisory services on financial management

problems, coordinate various budgetary and cost aspects with other

operating programs, and ensure adequate financial support and funding.

Develop and present reports and briefings summarizing program team efforts.

Proficient in financial planning, programming, budgeting, Budget Estimate

Submission (BES) forecasting and execution, and labor accounting. Expert in

use of Electronic Management Tracking System (EMTS), and the System Metric

Reporting Tool (SMART). Skilled in cost accruals, propriety of cost

allocations, and analysis of financial execution (obligation/expenditure

tracking and variance analysis). Proficient at identification/correction of

out-of-balance conditions in obligation authority, committed/uncommitted

funds, and unliquidated obligations (ULOs). Experienced Program Financial

Analyst supporting $27M of program effort for the Requirement Data Bank

(RDB), the Requirement Maintenance Systems (RMS), the Maintenance, Planning

and Execution (MP&E) System, the Reformed Supply Support Program (RSSP),

and the Purchase Request Planning System (PRPS). Experienced in financial

reporting to program, headquarters, and executive managers and in the use

of management information systems and databases. As Acquisition Specialist

for 754 ELSB/LRG, Provides a broad range of acquisition support duties

following DOD systems acquisition policy and/or NSSAP policy regulations,

and guidance. Supports acquisition strategy planning and source

selections. Devises strategies for deploying and implementing new

acquisition policy initiatives and measuring the effectiveness of

implementation. Supports program or system acquisition preparing

applicable documentation and reports and analyzing contract execution.

Analyzes acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation

approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution. Analyzes

acquisition strategy methodologies and presents advantages and/or

disadvantages. Knowledge of AF Logistic programs and legacy environments

to support AF transformation initiatives including functional requirements,

technical architectures and environments, and program control requirements

for AF programs. Experience with the acquisition efforts of the AF within

the logistics domain. Evaluated programmatic documentation, to include

contract deliverables, for operational and modernized logistic systems and

their related integration, migration and support services and offer

recommendations or improvements as appropriate. Further, the staff will

contribute to the preparation of sustainment planning and execution

documents for logistics systems and provide program management and

logistics related inputs to the sustainment process and will deliver draft

schedules and agendas for meetings, program briefings, and other special

interests activities as required. Staff will assess performance of assigned

projects/programs, to include analysis of cost estimates, budgets, network

schedules, earned value measures, and risk management by applying requisite

expertise and Government-accepted methods and procedures and will develop

and coordinate reports, assessments, and briefings as required to convey

accurate status and/or program information.

Quantech Services, Inc., Bedford, MA

CCaRs SuperUser, January 2006 - July 2008

In the 912 AESG/FM SPO, responsible for providing CCaRS (Comprehensive

Cost and Requirements System) superuser support. My daily responsibilities

include reconciliation of CCaR records and DFAS data pulled in from ABSS

(Automated Business Services System), provide baseline support to the

Program Managers, review commitments, obligations, and expenditures to

ensure that the information is accurate and linked to the correct DFAS

record. I also download contract information to ensure the proper

information is recorded into CCaRS. Provides comprehensive Program

Manager's Training. Provides daily reconciliation of funding positions

between DFAS and CCAR Systems and initiates reconciliatory procedures to

synch the two systems. Performs one-on-one CCaR system usage training for

newly assigned personnel. Conducted Staff Assistance Visit at Joint Strike

Fighter Division to gain better understanding of their overall program to

best gauge what level of Super-User support would be desired. Performs

service calls and operates CCaR Helpdesk. Responsible for archiving

records and populating budget requirements, allocations and authority

within the CCaR system. Establishes baselines, creates CCaR records and

creates Business Management Charts within CCaRS. Assists government agents

with CCaR briefings for presentations to Flag Officers and management

groups. Prepared monthly Balance Scorecard briefing. Created business chart

templates for Balance Scorecard, PER download, and program quad charts.

(Funding Plan/Financial Plan) Ran queries in Commanders Resources

Integration System (CRIS) to match program numbers to the PER download and

Balance Scorecard.Generated and assisted in preparing reports for review by

federal agencies. Coordinated maintenance schedules and user and system

operator training. Created and maintained user accounts. Defined, designed,

and developed enhancements to existing Comprehensive Cost and Requirements

Sytems. Delivered oral presentations to Program Managers,Financial

Managers, and others. Created numerous tables, queries, forms, and reports;

documented new procedures; and trained staff. Designed PowerPoint

presentations for use in training programs to improve operations.

Defense Finance and Accounting Services, Dayton, OH

Accounting Technician in Certification, March 2002 - January 2006

Working as an Accounting Technician in the Certification department, I

served as liaison between the payment office and activities/vendors on

areas of concern involving payments, obligations, or collections of

erroneous payments. Performed final audit of invoices and vouchers related

to contracts such as: fixed price with escalation or incentive provisions,

cost plus incentive fee, and cost plus award fee; or a combination of any

of these contract types. Characteristic of all these contracts is an

extremely high level of complexity, large dollar value, multiyear support

for critical requirements, numerous amendments, and a wide variety of

complex clauses and provisions which require special monitoring and place

sustained demands for technical judgment. Certified the legality of

procurement of goods and services under various funding authorities and

specific laws and regulations. Examines and analyzes contracts,

Modifications and charge orders for propriety, legal and adequacy of

contract. Reviewed modifications for correctness for correctness of multi

appropriations and monetary amounts in relation to increase or decrease to

basic controls. Determines legality and correctness of related documents

and payment control. Incumbent reviews contracts, delivery orders and

agreements, project orders, military interdepartmental purchase requests,

obligation authorities, etc. To ensure propriety of fund usage, proper

authorizing signature, and pertinent contract payment requirements

(discount provisions, accounting classifications, progress payment

authorizations, etc.). Determines and applies proper coding to a variety of

obligations and accrued expenditures and disbursing transactions, ranging

from simple to complex. Prepares a variety of payment transactions,

including "by and for others" and "for self" vouchers for commercial

vendors and government agencies or activities and schedules payments.

Personally performs a combination of the following duties: Contracts

contracting and requirements personnel and commercial vendors to obtain

missing documentation and to clarify or furnish information to resolve

discrepant items on documents and make necessary corrections to purchase

and delivery orders, invoices and other required supporting documents.

Corrects those errors legally authorized to correct and request formal

modification of existing documents from originators. Assists resource

managers/advisors in reconciling their records and providing information

and data as necessary. Records and reconciles receipt/acceptance

transactions from electronic interfaces. Processes/ reconciles government

bankcard transactions (IMPAC, AMEX). Performs Prompt Pay Act requirements

(reports interest paid, invoices paid early, and suspended invoices paid

until due date). Prepares Prompt Pay Act Reports. Disallows payments for a

variety of statutory reasons as indicated after search of regulations and

as files indicate when choice of appropriate authorization or procedural

and substantive decisions must be made from among possible alternate

courses depending on clauses in the documents and applying knowledge of

guidelines and experience with precedents. Maintains the underlying

subsidiary records and ledgers to support accounts payable in the general

ledger. Performs periodic reconciliation of unliquidated contractual

obligations.

Defense Finance and Accounting Services, Dayton, OH

Accounting Technician for Reports and Reconciliation

As an Accounting Technician in the Reports and Reconciliation branch, I

verify valid accounting data, expenditure limitations and the correct

accounting data against information within the automated accounting

systems. Governing other sources of research, such as the Integrated

Accounts Payable Systems (IAPS), the General Accounting Finance System

(GAFS/BQ), the Central Procurement Accounting System (CPAS) General input

of obligations, de-obligations and Merged Accountability Funds Reporting

(MAFR) transactions such as OF1017 (Journal Vouchers), SF1081's (funds

corrections vouchers), Cash Collection Vouchers, and SF1034's (manual

payment vouchers) into DTIMS (Defense Transaction Interface Module

Systems). Perform reconciliation of accounts utilizing computerized data

output and manual inputs using Viewfinder, Contracting Accounting Analysis

System (CAS), Commanders Resources Integration System (CRIS), and LISTS.

Pre-audit vouchers to ensure propriety of proper authorizing signatures and

pertinent contract payment information is included, all manual payment,

correction and collection vouchers for accuracy within 48 hours of receipt.

Reconcile daily MAFR to balance IAPS and BQ. Enter DTIMS rejects, EFT

rejects, and TQ rejects to help balance daily MAFR. Disallows payments for

a variety of statutory reasons as indicated after research of regulations

and as files indicate when choice of appropriate authorization or procedure

and decisions must be made from among possible alternate courses depending

on clauses in documents. Responsible for Tri-Annual ODL reconciliation.

Contributing to the team so the suspense date for completion of ODL is met.

Ensures that the Tri-Annual Open Document Listing (ODL) review between the

Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS) and General Accounting and

Finance System (GAFS) to the contracts and funding documents for the

installations are validated by the suspense date. Updates the Tri-Annual

ODL database daily to track completion progress. Process documents related

to the Commercial Pay Business Line with a 95% accuracy rate into the

applicable computer system.

Defense Finance and Accounting Services, Dayton, OH

Accounting Technician in Obligations

As an Accounting Technician in the Obligations Branch, I examine, research,

and compute and process obligation transaction for varies contracts. It is

my responsibility to ensure that the appropriate accounting data is applied

to the proper obligation. I have a knowledge and understanding of

accounting systems, policies, procedures and regulations, which I use daily

in the examination, verification, and obligations processing. Responsible

for the recording of financial transaction for Defense Department

appropriations and expenditures. Following procedures and techniques

involved in carrying out the work. Using the knowledge of Integrated

Accounts Payables System (IAPS), General Accounting and Finance System

(GFAS/BQ), Vendor Pay, Electronic Data Access (EDA), Electronic Document

Management (EDM), and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) applications within

the framework of established guidelines. Research problems and develop

workable solutions using anyone of the following research tools: Commanders

Resources Integration System (CRIS), and Contract Analysis System (CAS).

Reconcile accounts comparing account balances with related data to assure

agreement: reviewing the records and source documents to identify the

sources of discrepancies: and determining the entries required bringing the

account into balance. I use the Department of Defense Financial Management

Regulation (DoDFMR), Prompt Payment Act (PPA), Vendor Pay Guide and any

other guidance to ensure I complete my assigned duties within the letter of

the law. While, working at DFAS-DY, my ability to maintain an open and

effective line of communication between Finance, Base Organizations, and

Vendors is demonstrated in my daily duties. I have excelled in explaining

details, problems, concerns, and corrections to the customer. I multi-task

efficiently, capable of working many assignments at once. Perform

administrative tasks such as securing missing facts, forms, receipts, or

signatures and perform tasks such as filing, coding, or determining format.

Accurate in making and verifying arithmetical computations and adjustments,

and in transcribing facts and figures on a variety of supporting documents

and forms.

Roofing by Insulation Unlimited, Inc., Huber Heights, Ohio

Office Manager, April 2000 - March 2002

Accurately processed and invoiced orders to customers. Acted as key contact

for major customers, vendors, and professional consultants. Adept in

financial analysis, marketing, sales, communications, accounting, auditing,

banking operations, procedures, administration, problem solving, taxation,

financial planning, and time-management. Administered various

accounting functions, including billing, payroll, accounts receivable,

accounts payable, general ledger postings, bank reconciliation, job

costing, contracts, lien releases, customer service, and financial

statements. Prepared all financial reports for owner and completed tax

payments on a quarterly basis. Assisted with the collection of bad debts.

Completed all bookkeeping and year-end closing adjustments to ensure

accurate financial statement information, and prepared all required tax

returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Developed annual

budget and expense schedule. Developed new business through contacts and

meetings with professionals, officers, and other employees of various

organizations. Conducted all phases of office procedures, organizing, and

coordinating projects for maximum efficiency. Expertise in management,

training, development, negotiation, and budgeting.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

B.A., Business Management, Minor: Finance, 2008

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Associate, Business Management, 2004

SOFTWARE PACKAGES/SKILLS:

Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS), General Accounting Finance

System (GAFS/BQ), MOCAS, Central Procurement Accounting System (CPAS),

Defense Transaction Interface Module Systems (DTIMS), Viewfinder,

Contracting Accounting Analysis System (CAS), Commanders Resources

Integration System (CRIS), LISTS, Electronic Data Access (EDA), Electronic

Document Management (EDM), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Comprehensive

Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS), Automated Business Services System

(ABSS), System Metric and Reporting Tool (SMART), Defense Enterprise

Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), Financial Information Resource

System (FIRST), Automated Funds Management (AFM), Wide Area Work Flow

(WAWF), Outlook Express, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Access), QuickBooks Pro

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Fundamental Accounting Procedures in Federal Agencies

Intermediate Accounting Denver

Stress Management for Employees

Commanders Resource Integration System Training

USAF Information Assurance Awareness

Certifying Officer Legislation

Comprehensive Cost & Rqmts Sys (CCaRS) and Program Managers

Show Me the Money - LOG

Risk Management for Program Managers

AFIT - Financial Management

SMART Training

IDECS Training

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