Project Manager Executive Director

Van James

Finance Director - Anderson County Disabilities & Special Needs Board

Anderson, SC

***********@*****.*** - 864-***-****

Dedicated accounting professional with a proven ability to; create and monitor policies and practices that promote sound business practices; develop an environment that encourages open communication with colleagues. Strong background in developing and monitoring a budget to accomplish the task set forth by the agency and its board. Dynamic, trustworthy team player with a proven track record in collaborating Supervisors and superior communication skills to develop strong and lasting relationships with all staff members. WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Performance Payroll - Greenville, SC - February 2015 to Present Responsibilities

Help setup new clients in our software

Setup payroll taxes for each client

Train client on the software

Setup training documents

Send bank files daily

Finance Director

Anderson County Disabilities & Special Needs Board - December 2010 to February 2015 Preformed Monthly Reconciliations (GL & Bank)

• Helped decrease overtime cost from over $300,000 to under $100,000

• Used Accounting Software (Blackbaud) as well as Microsoft Office programs to streamline the Finance Dept.

• Examined process parts to ensure we were making the best product we could in the most efficient way

• Presented all financial statements & budget documents to the board

• Learned and applied several reports through the CDSS to find ways to save money

• Worked closely with the Executive Director in the budget cutting process required by the DDSN cuts Accountant

Anderson County Disabilities & Special Needs Board - January 2008 to December 2010 Preformed Monthly Reconciliations of all consumer bank statements

• Worked with Finance Director and Executive Director on special projects

• Attended all board meetings

Staff Accountant

Greene, Finney, & Horton - Mauldin, SC - May 2007 to January 2008 Worked with Seniors and Partners to perform the task of governmental audits

• Examined files and paperwork prepared by the client for material misstatements

• Focused mainly on governmental audits

Appraiser

Anderson County Assessor's Office - Anderson, SC - October 2004 to May 2007 Managed over 3,000 properties for tax assessment

• Resolved issues with taxpayers over property values EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Lander University - Greenwood, SC

August 2001

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