Accounts Payable Customer Engagement
Resume:
Janae L. McBride
**** *. **** *** *********, IL *0155
*******.*****@*****.***
I am a motivated and skilled individual who is highly organized and skilled at balancing the needs of clients in both professional and personal capacities. I have demonstrated a growth of driven results and strong skills in sales, customer engagement, recruitment, and finance. I am looking to expand my skill set to further my career within operations. I am skilled in accounting and finance, proficient in Microsoft Office, and lastly have been given accreditation by The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration NASPAA.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, Illinois
Master of Public Administration December 2020
Aurora University Aurora, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration May 2018
EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF RISK MANEGMANT Chicago, Illinois
Business Representative August 2021- Present
Performs a variety of financial and analytical processes relative to administering department programs which include Employee Benefits, Workers Compensation and General Liability.
Reviews and reconciles submitted invoices, initiates Accounts Payable activity within Oracle EBS and prepares program invoices for various programs.
Keeps abreast of external regulations related to job responsibilities and recommends procedures
Ensure compliance with applicable government and vendor requirements.
Recommends modifications to policies and procedures as appropriate and drives process improvements.
Participates in ad-hoc and departmental projects.
ILLINOIS COUMMUITY COLLEGE BOARD Springfield, Illinois
Assistant Director for Finance and Operations August 2019 – May 2021
Prepare and Process agency vouchers, obligations, and appropriate transfer requests according to the Statewide Accounting Management Systems requirements.
Maintain agency grant expenditures and transactions on the Generalized Accounting System (GAS) and Accounting Information Systems (AIS) maintain hard copy files, as necessary.
Maintain the cash ledger.
Prepare monthly Debt Transparency Act reports for the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.
Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase requisition forms: coordinate and/or place agency purchases and orders when necessary.
Coordinate accounting documents with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.
Assist in preparation of the budget forms (ISLs) for submission to the general Assembly.
Serve as a liaison to the Court of Claims in regard to claims filed against the Board.
Train newly hired Accountant Technician II positions.
At the request of External Affairs, review and analyze legislation that may impact office operations or system finance.
Conduct research and develop policy and procedures related to office operations and accounting.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director for Finance and Operations and the Deputy Director for Finance and Administration.
Grant reviewer for Perkins Grant and CTE for community colleges
CREDIT UNION 1 Springfield, Illinois
Member Solution Specialist October 2016-July 2019
Provide exceptional customer service to members.
Improve member’s financial well-being. Establish a rapport and listen carefully so that you are sure to recommend the absolute best products and services to meet their needs.
Problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
Open and close accounts, answer questions, solve problems, update member information, and process loan applications.
Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently while maintaining a balanced cash drawer.
AMERICAN INTERCONTENTIAL UNIVERSITY (AIU) Schaumburg, Illinois
Admission Advisor March 2016 - September 2016
Advise students using a consultative method while building trust and rapport
Assist and guide online students through the admission process to help determine if a program is the right fit
Manage and update student database tool to help track student progress through the admissions process
Track and monitor student movement through the online application process and guide them to meet specific deadlines
Maintain weekly communication with potential student to keep them engaged and aware of their responsibilities during the application process.
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT OFFICE Westchester, Illinois
Secretary May 2012 - August 2014
Understanding of federal and state program administration.
Great skill at conducting multi-task assignments and meeting deadlines.
Reviewing and knowledge of grant management practices and procedures.
Manage the daily/weekly/monthly agenda and arrange new meetings and appointments
Experience with regular interaction with school district personnel answering or referring complex question related to grants.
File and update contact information of employees, customers, suppliers and external partners
Support and facilitate the completion of regular reports
Wholesome written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
SPECIAL SKILLS
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Office and Excel.
Able to use Internet Website.
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration NASPAA accreditation
Budget and Finance Major Research Project
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