BRUCE W. WILLIAMS
Dallas, Texas ***** ***- ***-**93
*****.*********@**.**.***
SUMMARY
Accounting & Financial Administrator detail oriented in the areas of commercial banking, cash management, financial reporting, payroll services, and customer relations. Core Accounting and Financial Competencies: Financial Accuracy, General Accounting, Auditing, AP/AR, Reconciliations, Budgeting, Policy Adherence, Team Leadership, Customer Service and exceptional Communications Skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHRISTUS HEALTH, Irving, Texas 2015 - Present
Refund Specialist
•Responsible for conducting audits of overpaid accounts to determine the cause of the overpayment and reimbursement services of claims.
•Ensure claims billed and collected adhere to all government mandated policies and procedures.
•Analyze explanation of reimbursement & explanation of benefit reports to identify potential refunds.
•Evaluate and audit patient accounts to identify reimbursement coverage options for insurance or personal overpayments.
PRIMARY CAREGIVER - FAMILY MEMBER 2013 - 2015
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Richardson, Texas 2010 - 2013
Account Executive
•Managed and maintained a full portfolio of FHA, FHLMC, VA and Conventional loans.
•Conducted a complete review of loans to ensure all default timeframes had been met.
•Calculated and reported foreclosure bids, reinstatements, and payoff requests.
•Generated judgment figures and affidavits requested by borrowers and attorneys.
•Examined and processed mortgagor funds in accordance with state, investor, government agency and corporate guidelines.
•**Received Star Associate Award August 2011
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, A.S.C. 2005 - 2008
Financial Analyst
•Identified financial status by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts.
•Analyzed and researched daily unapplied/unidentified financial transactions.
•Maintained various controls and audits of paid claims to vendors.
•Prepared month-end reconciliations and responded to client inquiries and special projects.
Payroll Specialist
•Maintained employee payroll time and attendance records, posted changes in pay and tax status.
•Researched and resolved discrepancies from managers and employees as they related to adjustments.
•Implemented and maintained all aspects of garnishments for the East Central Region Districts.
•Complied with federal and multi-state rules and regulations.
•**Recognized for outstanding customer service
THE HIRE GROUP, Dallas, Texas 2004 - 2005
Auditor
•Conducted audit of loan portfolios to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines & regulations.
•Reviewed and analyzed loan histories, deeds, riders and disclosures.
•Balanced and reconciled loan accounts and converted loan payments to updated systems.
•Evaluated and identified curtailments, extensions and status of loans.
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Q & A FINANCIAL RECRUITING, Dallas, Texas 2001 - 2004
Renal Care Group - Staff Accountant
•Balanced and reconciled general ledger accounts for regional & national offices.
•Analyzed invoices & purchase requisitions for vendors & clients including licenses, leasing of rental properties, accrued taxes, and invoices for patient care. Provided ad-hoc analysis to senior management.
Trammell Crow – Staff Accountant
•Balanced and reconciled residential & commercial brokerage accounts for regional & national offices. Completed special projects and analyses for Senior Accountant.
JPI – Conversion Specialist
• Responsible for the evaluation and data conversion from Timberline to JDEdwards software applications. Worked on special projects as required.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Dallas, Texas 2000 - 2001
General Ledger Accountant
•Generated and maintained financial statements and experienced researching GAAP accounting issues.
•Ensured proper accounting of general ledger transactions and prepared monthly general ledger reconciliations.
•Performed month-end close, which included reviewing, and posting all inventory related automated journal entries.
•Reconciled and analyzed various business units’ asset, liability, revenue & expense accounts.
•Monitored financial reporting processes and accuracy of general ledger accounts.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS, Dallas, Texas 1998- 2000
Internal Auditor
•Responsible for assisting in complex audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
•Researched and accumulated information, prepared initial analysis based on certain criteria.
•Types of audits included: Procurement Cards, Contract Billed Conversions, Concessions and Purchase Requisitions.
Accountant II
•Responsible for researching and analyzing spending plans of equipment purchase orders for accuracy.
•Reviewed and maintained property records, asset transfers, direct additions and monthly journals.
•Handled detailed activity, budget comparisons and identifying any significant or unusual activity.
•Researched unidentified cash items, reconciled accounts receivables and wire transfer accounts.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS / VOLUNTEER
America Heart Association; DISD Dallas Reads; Dallas Museum of Art; Junior Achievement
Dallas Food Pantries; Ft. Worth Main Street Arts Festival; Fair Park Live Career Expo
EDUCATION
University of Texas @ Austin, Austin, Texas
Area of Concentration: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Development
TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Microsoft Office Proficiency, AS400, SAP, Quickbooks, Oracle, Kronos, PayInfo, IBM Payroll
•People Soft, Hyperion, Business Objects, FAS, Access, Meditech, MortgageServ, Outlook
•Timberline, JDEdwards, Skyline, Symphony, Oasis, Sessions, AIMS, REOMS, & 10-key by touch