BEVERLY F. HARRIS
P. O. Box **** - Walker, Louisiana 70785 – 225-***-**** – *********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE:
Detailed-oriented, efficient, and organized, professional and dependable.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly trustworthy, Reliable, Discreet and Ethical
Good written and verbal communication skills
Resourceful in the completion of projects timely and effective at multi-tasking.
WORK EXPERIENCES:
K2 Project Management Solutions – Horne, Texas March 8, 2021 – February 3, 2023
Contractor/Analyst
Work as an analyst with both state and local agencies in their effort to apply, organize and submit disaster related projects through FEMA’s Public Assistance Portal and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
Review the assigned applicants’ documents for reimbursement to examine and determine compliance with FEMA policies.
Perform testing of applicants’ documents and determine if their source documents are eligible or ineligible for reimbursement. If ineligible, the amount is trapped until the applicate can justified the claimed amount.
Review the EMMIE submitted by the applicant which states what services are provided with the approved amount broken down by cost categories and scope of work.
Use a testing template provided to determine the claimed amount is eligible for reimbursement for all cost types.
Cross reference documents for all cost types and ensure the balance agrees with the Grants Management System Portal.
Reviews contracts, purchase materials, rental equipment and force account labor (timesheets, fringe benefits) on a daily base.
Department of Health and Hospitals, B.R., LA September 2010 – December 2018
Accountant 3/Cost Accountant:
Verified bundle reports for correction and evaluation.
Prepared monthly cost allocational statistical reports to ensure the report balances.
Managed cash draws requests for loan payments for vendors projects.
Reconciled reports for the accuracy in reporting payroll entries.
Developed and maintained schedules to document records of loan payments.
Monitored and reconciled financial reports and compared balances with business objects.
Coordinated loan payments with cash management and accounts payable.
Communicated with upper management on developments in regard to the projects.
Department of Health and Hospitals, B.R., LA April 2002 – December 2010
Auditor 2: Traveled Statewide
Developed audit plans for various audits assigned by Management.
Reviewed and analyzed the functions of administration and internal controls process.
Performed sample testing of various audits to evaluate the effectiveness of office procedures.
Prepared the audit report outlining the audit findings and recommendations with plan of action.
Scheduled follow-up visits to determine compliance with recommendations outlined in the report.
Meet with the Director of the facility to discuss what action steps taken to correct the finding to be in compliance with the policy of the department.
If not in compliance with the policy, the entity will receive additional requirements to comply with and subject to be investigated by the department legal department.
Department of Family and Children Services, B.R., LA March 1999 – April 2002
Accountant Technician:
Audited Travel vouchers for compliance and reimbursement.
Audited and reviewed contract invoices for proper coding for payment.
Communicated with vendors regarding their contract and reimbursement of invoices.
Reviewed travel expenses and adjusted amount claimed due to missing documents.
Approved vendor’s requests for an increase/decrease in their contract net amount.
Provide technical assistance to vendors to help solve problems with their balances.
Reviewed reports generated from system to determine any differences in their accounts.
Set-up vendors contract information in the system to generate the contract for approval.
Division of Administration, B.R., LA November 1998 – February 1999
Accountant Technician:
Set-up new hires in personnel system including, insurance, banking information and etc.
Assisted employees with providing personnel assistance.
Reviewed payment documents to determine any discrepancies in the input of information.
Monthly, closed out daily transactions to general a report for review.
Provide ongoing technical assistance to timekeepers and employees regarding time entries and incorrect payroll checks.
Prepared job announcements to post vacant positions on bulletin board for office review.
Made changes in employee’s salaries (merit increases/promotions, demotions and resigned/retired) and change of address.
Weekly, file documents for managements review.
EDUCATION:
Post Master of Education
Capella University September 2012
Master of Science in Accounting
University of Phoenix January 2010
Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix July 2008
Bachelor of Science of Accounting
Southern University A&M College December 1996
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excel, Window 11, PowerPoint,
ACTIVITIES:
Substitute Teacher January 2019 – April 2019 – Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Substitute Teacher February 2010 – September 2010 – 1st Grade