Accounting Financial

Your business may need someone experienced with an accounting background who can handle a wide range of details. I have worked in large and small offices and corporate organizations. As you can imagine, I have juggled countless details to facilitate smooth operations under the most complex situations.

Please consider me for any positions that focus on working with diverse groups of people, from co-workers, lawyers, clients, to customers. I have my Bachelors of Science in Accounting and I also retain a Master’s in Business Administration. I attended the University of Phoenix (on ground) for my Undergrad and Grad program. Some of the MBA courses that I completed include the following: Managerial Decision Making, Strategic Implementation, Supply Chain Management, and Human Capital Development.

Thank you for reviewing my attached resume. I am available for interviews immediately.

Sincerely,

Ms. Bernadette A. Reid, MBA

Profile

To obtain a financial position with a growing service-based company allowing for opportunities of continued education and advancement within the organization, expanding 21st century skills, accounting and strong analytical experiences.

Experience

June 2013-April 2016 Postlethwaite & Netterville – CPA Firm New Orleans, LA

Financial Analyst

Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making business models for individual accounts

Evaluate financials and synthesize qualitative data efficiently to evaluate historical operating patterns, business capital requirements and debt loads, prospective general industry specific business growth, and to forecast potential operating levels during periods of business interruptions.

Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risks, and economic influences

Perform balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis

Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates

Develop spreadsheets, pivot tables, and graphs used to illustrate technical reports, using Microsoft software

Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments through the analysis of information obtained from financial publications and services, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, and personal interviews that is required from a federally mandated compensation fund

July 2007-June 2013 Hammerman & Gainer, Inc.- (contracted w/ The Office of Community Development) New Orleans, LA

QA/QC Analyst

Internal Auditing-Disclosing or declaring any impairment to independence or objectivity that may exist. Performing all assigned tasks in an independent and self-directed fashion. Completing assigned tasks in a timely, thorough, accurate and well-documented manner.

Final Determination-Prepare analyzed data reports. Ensuring that all reports are issued are properly constructed, supported, and communicated. These reports may include various types of grant information about household income, LMI status, eligibility determinations, charts, and grant amounts.

Quality Assurance-Review all Community Development and Block Grant (CDBG) to determine completeness and final grant eligibility determination.

Quality Control-Oversee performances of coordinators, this currently includes 20+ employees, in order to identify, develop, and implement program reviews. Notify various members of the review team of the required corrective actions that need to be implemented. Trains all incoming coordinators who are designated to the Audits / Monitoring / Eligibility team. Conduct one-on-one meetings with coordinators that possess areas of concerns.

Monitoring-Coordinate and ensure Road Home Homeowner Program Policies and Procedures approved by the Office of Community Development (OCD) facilitating implementation prior to Housing and Urban Development (HUD- OIG) submission. Analyze and monitor various types of grants to ensure that applicants are compliant with government regulations

Initial Reviews-Screening applicants that applied for the Road Home Program. Collect confidential documentation provided by the applicant for verification and eligibility purposes. Explain policies and procedures to applicant for clarity and assurance. Contact and provide applicant with updated information and new information regarding his or her application process.

Oct 2005-July 2007 Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans New Orleans, LA

Accounts Payable Bookkeeper

Assisting in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements

General Ledger Maintenance

Analyze and resolve fund related problems and follow up with department heads

Analyze data on reports using Microsoft software

Assisted with annual audit and reconciliation activities

Classify a range of receipts and expenditures to distribute items according to a prescribe code

Responsible for budget projections and monitoring all assigned accounts to anticipate overdrafts

Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.

Education

University of Phoenix Metairie, LA

Master’s in Business Administration (2009)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2007)

Skill Summary

Report Preparation

Proficient in: Microsoft software such as Excel using all elements such as V-lookup, pivot tables, diagrams

Professional Presentations

Various Accounting Software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

References

References are available on request

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