Accounting

DEMORNAI BLACKWELL

***** ******* ***** **, *******, TX 77099

Cell: 571-***-****

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A professional with key strengths in financial planning, problem solving and customer relations. Familiar with accounting reconciliations, general ledgers, projections and forecasting, investment accounting as well as financial reporting and subsidiary consolidations. Very methodical, detail-oriented with an exceptional ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner while handling multiple tasked projects and cutting cost effectively. General Ledger Accounts

Maintained accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions while implementing and improving higher efficiency process to cut down errors by 43% overall.

Training

Successfully trained staff in all office systems and databases, policies and procedures, automation software and accounting regulations while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results. Employee Management

Liaised with HR department to establish and execute employee & executive benefits, training, payroll and termination procedures.

Customer Service

Handled internal and external customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency. Analytical reasoning

Budget analysis

Account reconciliations

Financial Planning & Analysis

Auditing methodology

Investment Accounting

Excels in team leadership

Detailed & People Oriented

Advance Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, ProfitStar, Symitar, DataSafe (Fiserv), Harland Financial, QuickBooks Pro, J.D. Edwards, SAP, Oracle, ProSystems CCH Suite, SQL Database, 07/2014 to 03/2015

UNITED STATES SENATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Alexandria, VA

Financial Supervisor

Oversight and management of 2 colleagues whose tasks included Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Financial Analytics

Processed and reviewed all Participation Loans & Compliance; performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software Researched banking guidelines and statutory requirements to stay updated on new laws and applications. Researched beneficial investment opportunities and made recommendations to senior management. Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters. Oversaw investment portfolio analysis, file maintenance and broker verification. Maintained complex financial analysis reports and presentations including but not limited to Investment, Financial, ALM, Deposit, and Marketing Dashboards by applying acquired financial principles and advance level Excel practices

Interpreted data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs

Executed financial due diligence and assisted with updating valuation model to identify enterprise value against purchase price

Approved various accounting journal entries to ensure the accuracy & validity of Credit Union's Financials Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.

Prepared weekly, quarterly & yearly regulatory reporting such as the NCUA 5300 Call Report, FR 2900 Financial Statistics Report, FHLB Quarterly Collateral Report and Business Property Taxes/Reporting SUMMARY

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HIGHLIGHTS

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EXPERIENCE

01/2014 to 07/2014

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Rockville, MD

Accounting Supervisor

Supervised a team of 7 professionals within the Accounting department with various skill levels from Senior Accountants to Accounting Clerks

Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 35% by implementing new consolidation procedures. Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances. Reviewed accountant's book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L Reviewed Daily Accounts to include but not limited to Share Drafts, ACH, Wire Accounts, ATM Settlement and Balancing, Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Capital/Equity Accounts Assisted the VP of Accounting & Accounting Manager with production of financials, management reports and board packages on monthly and as needed basis

Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations or boards of directors including but not limited to IRS Form 945 for Back-Up Withholding and Excess Share Insurance Remittance & Reporting 05/2012 to 08/2013

ENERGY CAPITAL CREDIT UNION

Houston, TX

Accounting Supervisor

Managed staff of 4 individuals in accounting, bookkeeping, investment and card services departments within the credit union

Monitored staff performance as well as conduct and write Performance Plans, Appraisals and Introductory Reviews

Established strategic economic and financial objectives for the credit union Created financial statements and review & approve all bank account and general ledger account reconciliations for month end close

Assisted Internal Auditor with review of accounts to ensure accuracy and corrections of exceptions Acted as secondary BSA & Compliance Officer to ensure proper compliance regulations are being followed Prepared tax Form 990 on annual basis for state charted credit union Reviewed daily cash flow to ensure proper levels of funds are on hand for daily operations Purchased and reviewed CMOs/MBS and CD Investments Portfolio Investment Management for a total revenue of $100M Created and reviewed Operational Budget on an Annual/Semi-Annual basis Created annual expense budget and monitor on monthly basis to ensure proper utilization of budget Oversaw the activities of the Payroll departments, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee expense report, core payroll processing for 50+ employees and human resource benefit administration including preparation and submission of Federal Form 5500

10/2010 to 04/2012

NULL-LAIRSON, PC

Houston, TX

Office Administrator/Accountant

Performed advance accounting and bookkeeping for multiple clients and the firm including but not limited to accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, collections and payouts, general ledger posting, journal entries, payroll calculations and month & year-end closing

Assisted supervision of the work of lower level administrative assistants and clerical interns Created and review client and firm compilations and/or financial statements Performed tax services for clients including preparation of various tax returns which include organization of tax data and preparation of payroll tax reports and filing when necessary Handled practice management software including time, expense reporting and billing Billed nearly 2M in company receivables monthly utilizing Partners/Senior Managers' WIP Served as interim audit staff during peak audit seasons with responsibilities of reviewing bank reconciliation, payroll, cash, financial statement and accounts receivable audit testing and samples; prepared reporting of finds to audit partner

Acted as special Project Manager which included some paralegal services with duties to compile electronic databases, research & drafted contracts

Travel and correspondence with other offices to ensure efficient and effective operations Assisted with I.T. functions for both internal and external clients BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ACCOUNTING 2016

DeVry University, Alexandria, VA, US

EDUCATION

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