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Cynthia Leigh Harris

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Mary Esther, FL 32569

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ad23ik@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: CPA candidate with over 30 years of experience in the accounting industry to include 23 years in governmental accounting. I am proficient with adapting seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies. In addition, I have specialized in budget and financial analysis, reporting and planning in both governmental and private sectors. EDUCATION: Colorado Technical University Colorado/Virtual Campus Master of Business Administration, Accountancy, June 2013 Troy State University Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, May 2005

WORK HISTORY:

Okaloosa County School District Ft. Walton Beach, FL Budget Analyst September 2009 to Present

Extensive experience in governmental accounting to include appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances for a school district, with over 40 schools and 37 departments, including a budget totaling over $300 million per year.

Extensive experience in budget development, implementation, and financial forecasting. Responsibilities include creation, implementation and oversite of Capital Outlay budget and expenditures. Current Capital Outlay budget is currently over $229 million.

Position control management for all departments and multiple schools to include processing new position requests and multiple position changes.

Management and oversight of 37 bookkeepers and audit/review of internal accounts/review of internal funds controls, training, and financial statement preparation

Preparation of Internal Funds 1099’s and payroll reports for the entire district including completion of yearly state and federal reporting requirements.

Implementation of contracts with district vendors, creating budget amendments and journal entries on a daily basis.

Management of all aspects of the budgeting process for the district. Florosa Fire Control District Mary Esther, FL

Bookkeeper/Purchasing Manager November 1999 to present Responsible for all accounting operations for a governmental entity to include:

Preparation and management of yearly budget for district

Responsible for implementing internal control procedures

Preparation of yearly trim notice for receipt of ad valorem taxes

Monitoring actual versus budgeted expenses to ensure compliancy 2

Preparation of budget amendments as required

Assisting in yearly compliance audit for district

General bookkeeping duties as needed for the district

Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable to include the full cycle for RFP’s

Responsible for allocating and administering grant funds and contractual agreements

Responsible for ensuring financial reports follow governmental accounting methods

Complete responsibility for the accounting functions for the entire fire district and reporting directly to the board of commissioners

Playground Music Center, Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, FL Accountant November 2007 to September 2009

Compilation and analysis of Financial Statements in a multi-location retail environment

Preparation of monthly and yearly financial reports in an industry specific environment to include monthly reports for the Music Industry Insights Group

Completion of weekly cash flow statements to determine cash flow needs

Management of accounting department to include oversight of purchasing manager and office assistants

Accounts Receivable management to include collections processing and posting of payments

Weekly Accounts Payable preparation and reconciliation including employee reimbursements

Payroll processing for 25 employees bi-weekly

Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns to include 1099s for independent contractors

Monthly preparation of sales and city tax returns for several locations

Human resource management to include benefits, vacation accrual and scheduling, AFLAC, health insurance, simple IRA, and new employee hire packets

Preparation and monitoring of the company budgets to include global, store, and departmental budgets

F.W. Williams Enterprises

d/b/a The Backyard Outlet Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Accounting Manager December 2002 to January 2009

Responsible for implementation of QuickBooks Point of Sale and QuickBooks Premier Contractors Accounting Software to fully automate several locations

Responsible for management of the corporate headquarters for multiple departments and locations

Compilation and analysis of financial statements utilizing both completed contract and generally accepted accounting methods

Construction accounting to include job costing and contract reconciliations

Utilizing cost accounting to track multiple jobs at one time

Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for company

Compiling contract expenditures and revenues for comparison to budgets

Multiple account reconciliations on a monthly basis

Management of subcontractor contracts, invoices, and insurance information 3

Scheduling of subcontractors for completion of contracts

Payroll processing for 25 to 50 employees bi-weekly

Preparation of quarterly and yearly reports and returns as needed

Preparation of sales tax returns for multiple locations

Accounts payable management to include overseeing the purchasing agent and office assistant

Responsible for analyzing and reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly

Human resource management

Brewer Plumbing Company, Inc Navarre, FL

Accountant November 2001 to April 2003

Compilation of Financial Statements using percentage of completion accounting method

Implementation of accounting system utilizing Peachtree Complete Accounting.

Payroll processing for over 50 employees weekly

Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns

General bookkeeping duties

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLP Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Bookkeeper December 1998 to November 2001

Compilation of Financial Statements

Monthly preparation of Sales Tax returns

Management of more than 40 clients

Extensive customer relations skills

Preparation of quarterly and yearly payroll returns Shelter House, Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Fiscal Administrator January 1994 – December 1998

Responsible for allocating and administering grant funds

Responsible for grant writing

Preparation of financial statements

Processing of payroll and payroll tax returns

Management of Access database of more than 3000 accounts

Extensive use of spreadsheets for fund accounting SKILLS:

Proficient in many different financial software applications and tools. Extensive use of both Accounting Systems and Excel Spreadsheets for the purpose of financial analysis, interpretation, and financial modeling

Extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge

Experience working effectively in a telework/remote environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Fiscal budgeting

Budget analysis/preparation

Accounting operations professional

Expert in GAAP and statutory reporting

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Account reconciliation

Self-motivated and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively within all levels of organization

Superior attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at once

Strong communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in MS Office Suite to include extensive knowledge/use of Excel

FOCUS School Software - ERP Software and CRM Solutions

AS400 Based School/Budget Software

SchoolFunds Online

Intuit QuickBooks Pro Specialist for Windows and Mac

QuickBooks Point of Sale

Peachtree Complete Accounting

Sage Timberline Office

Creative Solutions Write-up Solutions for Windows

Proficient in several other computer applications and internet security measures

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