Shelia M. Jenkins
(formerly Shelia M. Grant)
PO Box 401
Humble, TX 77347
Email: *********@*******.*** Cell: 281-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A professional, detail oriented accounting executive, and corporate event planner with extensive experience in school finance, commercial real estate and non – profit industry. Known for an ability to pay close attention to details and accuracy. Enjoys working in a team environment. Additional strengths and expertise in the area of:
Accounts Payable & Receivables Administrative Support Bank Reconciliation
Coordinating & Management Skills Federal / State Grant Programs Collections, Budgets & Financial Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FALLBROOK COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY; Houston, TX 2012 to 2017
Business Manager (Full-Time)
Manage the books of the district including budget, finance, purchasing, transportation, food service, maintenance, support staff, and related areas. Supervise the fiscal operations of the school district using accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws, ensuring the school district maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets. Maintaining compliance and confidentiality. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, payroll processing, maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities, prepare monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, secure an annual audit of the school district’s finances, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Federal and State Grants, bank reconciliation, financial reports for board meetings, customer service, year end closeout, internal controls and accountability for the financial success of the school, attend seminars, workshops, and professional meetings, assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees. Report to the Board of Directors.
THE RHODES SCHOOL; Houston, TX 2011 to July 2012
Business Manager (Part-Time)
Responsible for all financial aspects as it relates to the operation of the charter school but not limited to: accounts receivable, payroll processing, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, E-Grants (Fed/State Grants), bank reconciliation, financial reports for board meetings, customer service, year end close out, implementing various internal controls and accountability for the financial success of the school, and report directly to the Superintendent.
REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER; Houston, TX 2006 – 2011
Technical Specialist – Charter Schools
Responsible for up to (7) client charter school ‘s accounting services which includes: payroll processing, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, E-Grants (Fed/State Grants), bank reconciliation, financial reports for board meetings, customer service, year end close out, TRS, coordinator of technical assistance network via TEA, coordinating financial workshops for charter schools, and other assign duties as needed.
SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Splendora, TX 2004 -2006
District Accountant
Responsible for district’s state and federal grants, coordinate with grant liaison regarding budget, expenditures, coding; approval of grant related PO’s and check request for payment. Bank statement reconciliation of General Fund, Payroll, Accounts Payable other various accounts; monthly financial reports for board meetings; reconciliation of investment accounts and taxes; prepare for annual audit; Work closely with business manager in assisting with keeping a $20M budget balanced and other accounting work including, but not limited to analyzing, recording, and reconciling transactions in accounting systems and perform other related duties as assigned.
SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (cont’d); Splendora, TX
(Interim Business Manager) 1/05 – 02/06
Advise Superintendent on the business affairs of the district. Overseer payroll clerks, accounts payable clerk and PEIMS Coordinator as well as the duties of an Accountant.
HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston, TX 2003 - 2004
Grant Accountant
Responsible for several state and federal grants from begin to end; bank statement reconciliation, monthly reconciliation of investment accounts; data entry of grant fund receivables, TEASE access for expenditure reports, Member of and Event Planner for HCDE –SPA (Support Personnel Association).
AEROTERM US, INC; Houston, TX 1992 – 2003
(Formerly MLR Management, Inc.)
Accounting Executive Assistant
Provided administrative and accounting support to the controller, responsible for Accounts Receivable of approximately $700,000 monthly, Accounts Payable, bank statement reconciliation’s, Rental collections, Monthly financial statements, yearly budgets and liaison between attorney and delinquent tenants.
AIRBORNE EXPRESS, Houston, TX
Focus Data Entry Operator (PT to FT) 1990 -1992
Met daily quota of data entry of domestic and international air bills for the purpose of monitoring and billing cargo accounts.
CAMCO, Houston, TX 1988 - 1990
Accounts Payable Data Entry / File Clerk
Data entry of accounts payable, journal vouchers, purchase orders and alpha and numerical filing of payables.
CSC CREDIT SERVICES, Houston, TX 1988 - 1990
Data Entry Operator
Updating consumer credit reports and ratings as the credit grantor requested meeting and exceeding daily quota.
CITY OF HOUSTON, MUNICIPAL COURTS, Houston, TX 1984 – 1988
Docket Clerk
Verify daily court dockets for maximum prosecution of traffic violations. Daily data entry of traffic and moving violations citations. Administrative support of producing subpoenas, trial resetting and defensive driving with strong customer service skills.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Fundware
TxEIS (formerly RSCCC)
Pentamation
Yardi Accounting Software
ADP Payroll processing
MRI (Management Reporting Inc) Accounting Software
Typing 70 wpm and 10-Key by Touch
Proficient with Word, Excel & Outlook
School Finance
General Office Duties
EDUCATION
Basic Accounting Principles - Kingwood College
North Harris County Community College; Houston, TX
Certified Steno – Clerk Typist, Claiborne Business School; Homer LA 1985
Stephen F. Austin Sr. High School; Houston, TX – Graduated May 1982
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accounting
Financial Counsultant
Executive Assistant
Technical Specialist – Charter Schools
Corporate Event Planner
Entrepreneur of Events of Distinction – Event Planning and Balloon Décor Company
Member of Qualatex International Balloon Network
Member of TASBO
Member of CSBO
Active Member at local church
Co-founder of scholarship fund at local church