Summary of Qualifications

Highly organized and detail-focused Accountant with an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.

Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Medical Manager, Infinium, & AS400. I am able to learn systems/applications quickly and easily.

Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

Skill Proficiencies

Reconciliation

Process Improvement

Auditing

Cash Posting

Problem Solving

Monthly Reports

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 2007

University of New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana

Professional Experience

Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs – Elmwood, LA January 2010 – March 2015

Accountant II

Responsible monitoring & setting up budgets used to operate 7 community centers & 8 head start centers.

Budgets included Federal grant awards (Head Start & RSVP), State grant awards (Weatherization, LiHEAP, & CSBG), & Jefferson Parish general fund.

Prepare annual, semi-annual, & final expense reports for Head Start grant & the monthly expense report for Community Services Block grant.

Prepare & submit reimbursement requests to federal & state agencies

Monitor accounts & review entries posted to assure accuracy & allowable under federal/state guidelines.

Approving account numbers for requisitions such as purchase orders or bids.

Approve hours for payroll & monitor account numbers to make sure they are posting to correct programs.

Prepare & submit journal entry request to accounting department for any corrections needed.

Assist with federal & state auditors by providing any documentation requested.

Catholic Charities – New Orleans, LA August 2009 – January 2010

Account Temp

Preparing & submitting expense report for reimbursement.

Pulling & attaching copies of all invoices associated with the project to the expense report.

Helping other accounting staff as needed.

Harrah’s Casino and Hotels – New Orleans, LA December 2008 – April 2009

Account Temp – Assist Staff Accountants as needed.

Responsible for credit card reconciliation.

Posting of Inventory Requisitions.

Posting journal entries.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

Perot Systems – Kenner, LA March 2008 – September 2008

Account Temp

Responsible for cash reconciliation to the bank deposit.

Prepared daily cash breakdowns.

Prepared refund requests.

Fresenius Medical Care Crescent City Billing Group – Metairie, LA September 2005 – January 2008

Accounting Intern

Responsible for the cash posting and monthly balancing of 12 facilities. This includes all month end closing reports.

Monthly account reconciliation of the suspense account to ensure all entries clear in a timely manner.

Preparing Unreconciled Payments and Write-Off packages monthly to be submitted to the Financial Center.

Prepare AP Voucher for required monthly refunds to patients and government insurance companies.

Fresenius Medical Care South Business Unit – Metairie, LA June 2002 – August 2005

Accounting Intern

Account reconciliation for large Medicaid overpayment.

Posted insurance refunds in Medical Manager as the checks were issued by the A/P Department.

Audited Unreconciled Payment Packages.

Assisted with weekly filing in the Account Payable and Account Receivable Departments.

Personal Accomplishments

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout – 2002

Participated in State Math Competition representing Grace King High School

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