Management Maintenance

Sandra Washington

**** *. ******** ******, ********* Park, Illinois 60805

E-mail: ***********@***.*** Phone: 708-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To join the staff of an established organization

where I can be a member of a dynamic team working to help

the organization achieve its goals and objectives

EDUCATION

M. B. A., Roosevelt University, Business Administration, 1991

B. A., Chicago State University, Accounting, 1976

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL, INC 2/1999-07/2012

Revenue Accountant 9/2001-07/2012

. Provided supervision, coaching, and training to support staff

. Managed the utilization process for federal, state, and local

funding contracts to ensure compliance

. Established monthly revenue projections and monitored

individual productivity, budgets, and program performance

. Conducted research and provided leadership in the evaluation,

development and submission of funding proposals

. Maintained records and prepared financial reports and other

vital information related to grants and contract funding

. Communicated with program management and funders regarding

billing, reporting, and compliance issues

. Managed the timely processing of invoices for grants and

contracts, accounts receivables, credit and collection

activities

. Developed financial trends, analysis, budgets, and variance

reports for grants and other accounts for senior management

. Posted journals for the month end close process and performed

general ledger maintenance

. Prepared revenue reports and schedules for external auditors

. Remained abreast of changes in federal and state regulations

and collaborated with parties of interest

Revenue Analyst 09/2000-09/2001

. Prepared documents and schedules in preparation for the

annual audit

. Prepared monthly revenue trend analysis and performance

reports for executive management

. Forecast revenues and developed individual and departmental

performance projections

. Conducted business process and reviews to access efficiency

and effectiveness of operating systems

Senior Accountant 02/1999-09/2000

. Responsible for month end closings, journal entries,

financial statements, G/L maintenance, and bank

reconciliations

. Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget and tracked

revenue and expense activity

. Supervised Billing Staff, Payroll, Accounts Payables, and

Staff Accountants

. Coordinated the activities, prepared schedules and other

documents to ensure smooth and timely external audits

. Ensured the timely and accurate recording of all journal

entries for month end close

ACHIEVEMENTS

Planned and executed structural and personnel changes for improved workflow

and reduced expenses

Successful in securing over two million dollars in funding being awarded to

the organization within a two year period

Designed and implemented new departmental documents, policies and

procedures for greater efficiency and control

Participated in the selection, implementation and successful conversion of

the computerized accounting system

Identified and implemented exemption options available to non-profits

resulting in thousands of dollars saved each year

ACCOUNTPROS TEMPORARY CONSULTING SERVICE 1997 - 02/2099

Accounting Consultant

Clients: The Northern Trust Bank, Bank of America, the Chicago

Tribune, Sedgwick Insurance, etc. Duties included:

General ledger maintenance, maintaining customer accounts and report

analysis

Preparation of journal entries, Excel spreadsheets, and miscellaneous

schedules, the reconciliation of accounts

Preparation of Individual and partnership income tax returns, tracking and

recording trade activity

PERSONAL

Attributes: Excellent leadership, management, analytical,

interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, intuitive,

well organized, and a solid team player

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook,

PowerPoint, knowledge of Quickbooks and other miscellaneous

accounting software, and internet programs

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