Career Skill Profile

■ **+ years in Finance/Accounting

■ Financial Reporting & Analysis

■ Account Reconciliation

■ Budgeting & Forecasting

■ Strong analytical and technical accounting skills

■ Revenue Recognition

■ Contract Negotiations

■ Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

■ Payroll Processing

■ Audit Planning & Implementation

■ Risk Assessment & Mitigation

■ Regulatory Compliance

■ Fraud Investigation & Evaluation

■ Process Improvement

■ Team Leadership & Training

Professional Experience

Ensign – Accounting Manager (Texas Service Center) 2/2023 to Present

Prepare general ledger entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close.

Generate and review operating statements, compare actual results to historical trends and investigate and explain variances; analyze key accounts.

Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP.

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected asset and liability accounts for accuracy.

Responsible for compiling all supporting documentation for balances in these accounts.

Maintain and monitor applicable SOX controls including contact with facilities to ensure completeness.

Provide support to internal and external auditors as required.

“Subject Matter Expert” for our partners in Operations for Prepaid Accounts training.

Provides status of financial conditions by collecting, interpreting and reporting financial data.

Directly impact and develop measures and metrics for our Field Leadership.

Interact and engage Facility Executive Directors with financial performance.

Attend field leadership meetings to develop Field Leaderships understanding of Financial close process.

Manage 6 GL Accountants for the Remote Service center to seize growth opportunities and reduction of expenses with direct supervision or oversight.

Subordinate “one-on-one” reviews and training.

Improved processes for Prepaid Accounts, Multi-State Sales & Use Taxes and month-end close.

Responsible for the general ledger month-end close of 12 locations.

MV Transportation – Capital Metro Paratransit – Uber – Capital Metro Fixed Route 3/2016 to 01/2023

MV Transportation

Senior Accounting Manager

1/2022 - Current

Director of Finance

(Uber Contracts)

10/2018 – 1/2022

Accounting Manager

3/2016 – 10/2018

Overall Responsibilities:

Plan, direct, and administer all financial aspects pertaining to the management of the division(s) according to contractual requirements and MV corporate policies and procedures.

Direct oversight of the integrity of the information provided to client & company remains in compliance for the entire client program.

Work closely with the client, department managers, and corporate personnel to maintain contractual compliance & requirements.

Maintains record of contractual components and contract modifications for billing and reimbursement requests.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee $122M annual revenue contract for 423-bus fleet with 1200+ employees across two separate locations.

Prepare annual budget, monthly forecasts and assist in development of bid models.

Preparation of accurate client invoices, accounting statements, records, and reports.

Direct oversight of all functional activities associated with: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, Financial statement preparation & analysis and Managerial financial reporting.

Responsible for the development and evaluation of Accounting & Payroll staff.

Maintain budgetary expectations through review of proposed salary changes, expenses incurred and expenditure requests.

Provide financial support, reports, analysis and accountability within the client system, bottom-line improvement in pre-tax income, receivables, and overall financial results.

Prepare Client contractual reports including the Annual NTD Report & CMTA Report.

Submit and monitor Accounts Payable invoices for payment, VP & Staff expenses.

Oversight and review of all monthly accruals.

Review purchase orders and investigate issues with PO match – invoices - receipts.

Ensures compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulation (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC).

Oversight of Division Payroll 1,200 employees:

Manage/supervise payroll staff. Oversee the process and distribution of bi-weekly payroll. Ensure accurate pay for all employees - including pay rates, bonuses, allowances, and paid leave. Track employee vacation, sick and holiday balances.

Ensure compliance with corporate, Federal & State legal requirements and division CBA.

Develop/recommend/implement payroll & accounting related policies & procedures to ensure accuracy and timely processes.

CLEAResult – Senior Staff Accountant 7/2014 to 3/2016

Revenue recognition: Responsible for recording Midwest & Pacific region monthly revenue (fixed, performance based, deferred, unbilled & retention), expenses and all other financial activities. Analyze/report time and expenses for projects to regional project managers.

Prepare Cash Forecast: Prepare Midwest & Pacific weekly cash forecast. Import/analyze outstanding AR & AP, and other cash related expenses.

Prepare and Record Monthly Journal Entries: Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; record daily cash activity, prepare, review and analyze monthly financial statements; assist in the month end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring transactions are in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures are followed and communicate exceptions to management.

Timely and Accurate General Ledger Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations, reconciling accounts & projects; analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, trends and other matters impacting the effectiveness of the operations.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities: Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments. Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information. Work as a team with other staff accountants in standardizing practices and procedures; develop and improve accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes. Answer accounting questions by researching and interpreting data.

American Achievement Corp. (dba: Balfour) – General Accountant 1/2010 to 7/2014

Maintain Fixed Asset and Depreciation Records: Set up new assets ensuring that asset value, estimated life and service date are proper and in accordance with company policy. Remove scrapped or sold assets. Prepare monthly depreciation entries. Review all software CapEx to make sure all items/projects comply with federal law.

Prepare and Record Monthly Journal Entries: Responsible for the preparation and entry of all inter-company assigned journal entries for CBI. Responsible for the recording of inter-company on CBI’s books and providing ECI and Taylor accountants with supporting details for charges from CBI.

Timely and Accurate General Ledger Account Reconciliations: Responsible for reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts on either a monthly or quarterly basis. Account reconciliations are to be prepared in a timely manner with any required adjusting entries being promptly recorded. Responsible for review of assigned account reconciliations prepared by the General Accountant and the Sales Controller Group.

Payroll Processing: Processing Weekly Hourly & Bi-weekly Salary payroll. Post payroll to general ledger. Reconciling payroll to business units, to cash account & to tax accounts. Benefit reporting to executives. Reconcile benefits budget vs actuals. Research payroll unclaimed checks void/reissue and escheatment.

Bluebook and monthly budget reports: Assign CapEx projects. Review & close CapEx projects. Update & distribute CapEx and Benefit Load monthly reports for CBI. Continuously update distribution list

Internal and External Audits: Responsible for the preparation of assigned audit schedules. Assist in research and responses to both internal and external auditors.

Manages Month-End Close Schedule and Monitors Close Status: Responsible for coordination with CBI Accounting Staff, Controller, and CFO to establish month-end close schedule and monitor daily progress during the close cycle. Responsible for daily communication of status updates during the close cycle.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting in the testing of any computer system enhancements that impact General Ledger, Fixed Assets, or Inventory. Provide support to business via prompt responses to inquiries for data and assistance. Perform other duties as assigned by the CBI Controller, Corporate Controller or CFO.

Compass Learning, Inc. – Revenue Accountant 9/2007 to 6/2009

Education Business Administration - Major in Accounting - Clark College, Washington

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