KANDI A.M. JONES
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Motivated, personable business professional with multiple college degrees. Talent for quickly mastering technology and overcoming employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels.
Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent Department of Education and State of Georgia guidelines
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Business Office Management
Teambuilding & Supervision
Title IV Compliance
Telecommunications
Retail Management
Eligibility Determination
Quality Control
Military Financial Aid
Financial Counseling
Report & Document Preparation
Spreadsheet & Database Management
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Loan, Grant, & Scholarship Processing
Payroll Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Records Management
Customer Service
Inventory Control & Management
Debt Management
New Hire Training
Compliance Research
Collections & Billing
RHA HEALTH SERVICES, Milledgeville,Georgia 2014 – Regional Business Office Manager
Follows policies and procedures to ensure accountability of day to day quality management services
Leads and facilitates meetings with both internal team members and executive management
Maintains working relationships with all departments and assist in developing and using financial data as appropriate
Manages and develops department relationships to develop financial data
Communicates with other department leaders and region’s business managers
Assists with recruiting and performance evaluations, hiring, training, coaching and counseling, and terminating staff as necessary
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Macon,Georgia 2014 to 2014 Economic Support and Eligibility Specialist
Determine eligibility and manages on-going cases, intakes or renewals for social programs
Processes applications and/or reviews using appropriate criteria and policies consistently and according to established guidelines
Records and evaluates personal and financial data obtained from individuals
Keys in a high volume of data using standard office hardware and software
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing
BOLINGREEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, Macon, Georgia 2012 to 2013 Financial Controller
Manage accounting operations to include billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month end and year end close process
Ensure quality control over financial reporting and financial transactions
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing
Directs overall business/accounting activities in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local regulations
As directed, provide that proper administrative procedural guidelines are maintained
Maintain confidentiality of clinical, personnel, and business records
Communicate with patients and/or responsible parties, insurance companies and government agencies in order to collect outstanding receivables
Participate in the admission process conducting pre-admission financial counseling on each prospective patient
Comply with all privacy and security programs
VIRGINIA COLLEGE-MACON, Macon, Georgia 2010 to 2012 Financial Planning Officer
Analyze and evaluate financial eligibility requirements and opportunities for students
Exercise professional judgment to determine whether adjustments should be made
Advise students of their obligate to provide information regarding verification
Answer questions concerning financial aid professionally and accurately in a positive manner
Perform follow-up on missing paperwork due from students to complete their file
Complete process on new and continuing student loan and grant applications
Participate in efforts of college to meet institutional objectives established in accounts receivable
Maintain confidentiality of student financial files
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
WALTHALL OIL COMPANY, Macon, Georgia 2009 to 2010 Associate
Promote good customer service
Develop good rapport with customers for continued support
Tend to all the monetary and lottery needs of customers
Finalize gasoline and grocery purchases
Stock inventory to promote sales
CGR CREDIT UNION, Macon, Georgia 2008 to 2009 Bank Teller
Customer Service: Handling members complaints and financial dilemmas
Supervised and trained other employees on new systems
Ordered sensitive instruments such as: Checks, debit cards, and gift cards
Handled large sums of money properly
Performed monetary instruments to include: Cashier’s checks, travelers checks, and certificates of deposit
Pulled account records
Clerical and administrative support
Data entry
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona 2010 Master’s of Business Administration and Healthcare Management
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Valley, Georgia 2006 Bachelor’s of Science in Biology
REGIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGER
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