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Deputy Director for Administration & Finance

with over 17 years of Non-Profit Financial Management. Expertise in:

●Balance Sheet & General Ledger Management

●Budgeting

●Financial Reconciliation/Banking Relations

●Payroll Maintenance/Disbursement

●Board Relations

●Auditing Operation

●Extensive knowledge of health benefits and 401(k) rules

●Investment Strategies

●Staff Supervision and Development

●Superior analytical and evaluative abilities

Professional Experience

Accountant II

Responsible for the maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of financial accounting data.

Prepare and post various journals, ledgers, and accounts

Analyze financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports

Develop and present financial data.

Assist in preparation of annual financial audit.

Director of Finance

●Solely responsible for financial management of a 501c3 non-profit organization with an annual budget of 2.7 million. Responsibilities include accurately maintaining cash receipts/disbursement; preparing/analyzing General Ledger statements; process bi-weekly Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciling several bank accounts monthly, as well as maintaining all records regarding insurance, workman’s compensation, and lease agreements and contracts with government agencies.

●Responsible for month end and year end closing and report preparation.

●Responsible for the development and reconciliation of annual budget.

●Responsible for accurate, timely preparation of all financial reports as related to grant reimbursement and manage all financial transactions as related to grants.

●Prepared materials for auditing purposes. No findings were stated for any financial related audits.

●Responsible for monthly financial reporting for organization board and maintain open relationship with Board treasurer.

●Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering employment agreements, and helping resolve work related problems to foster positive environment including issuing disciplinary notices.

●Conduct employee on-boarding process (communicating and assisting all new hires with benefits and retirement enrollment).

●Liaison with insurance brokers to bid out plans annually and make changes that meet the organization’s and employees’ needs. Negotiated an 8% reduction.

●Recruited, interviewed, trained, supervised, motivated and evaluated performance for a maintenance staff of 4 employees including a maintenance manager.

Finance Officer

●Solely responsible for financial management of a 501c3 non-profit organization with an annual budget of 1.2 million. Responsibilities include accurately maintaining cash receipts/disbursement; preparing/analyzing General Ledger statements; reconciling several bank accounts monthly as well as maintaining all records regarding insurance, workman’s compensation, and lease agreements

●Supervise and oversee the Accounts Payable and Payroll responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant. Spearheaded the change from bi-monthly to bi-weekly payroll cycles.

●Responsible for accurate, timely preparation of all financial reportings as related to grant reimbursement and manage all financial transactions as related to grants.

●Prepared materials for auditing purposes. No findings were stated for any financial related audits.

Staff and Senior Accountant

●Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, accounts payable, and contract payments. Prepared monthly financial statements and annual fiscal closing statements as related to either the Housing Authority, Landscaping or construction environments.

● As Housing Authority staff accountant, solely responsible for continuing the efficient and smooth operation of the accounting department upon the Controller’s retirement by assuming all financial tasks and duties.

●As Senior Accountant, responsible for preparing the contractual bid to perform lawn maintenance for interstate roadways with the state of Mississippi, and assisted in the awarding of the contract.

●Researched, purchased and analyzed invoices for accurate payment for a 30 million casino construction project. Prepared status reports for all phase of construction development weekly and oversee documentation of construction activity.

●Direct and supervise office staff and maintain employee records, vendors, workers compensation, unemployment plus various other company files as requested

Operations Manager

●Solely prepared monthly financial journal entries for external CPA firm as well as executed the quarterly filing and collection for approximately 50 million in fees.

●Interact with clients and representatives to provide investment account information including general questions and performance details.

●Maintain database for client accounts by processing all transactions and activities, besides monitoring for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.

General Ledger Accountant/Systems Manager

●Solely responsible for overseeing the customization, installation and upstart of Novel Network Account software system to streamline and enhance office productivity.

●Prepared company-wide weekly and bi-weekly payroll, monthly journal entries, financial statements and reconcile General Ledger accounts. Submitted Budget reports.

●Compute and submit for payment advertising based sales commissions as well as implementing sales and use tax procedures to comply with state regulations.

●Supervised office staff.

Work History

Accountant II

Department of Finance & Administration, State of Arkansas, Little Rock, MS

2017-Present

Director of Finance

Humane Society of South Mississippi, Gulfport, MS

2007-2017

Financial Officer

Gulf Coast Women’s Center, Biloxi, MS

2002-2007

Staff Accountant

MS Regional Housing Authority, Gulfport, MS

2000-2002

Senior Accountant/ Personnel Officer

Clancy’s Lawncare and Nursery Inc., Pascagoula, MS

1998-2000

Operations Manager

Keystone Capital Management, Inc., Gulfport, MS

1996-1998

Staff Accountant

Imperial Palace Construction, Biloxi, MS

1995-1996

General Ledger Accountant/Systems Manager

Army Times Publishing Company, Springfield, VA

1989-1995

Education

Bachelor of Art - Accounting

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

May 1985

Other Skills

I am proficient in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks accounting software, and have been trained on various other accounting systems used by my employers. I work well independently or as a team member.

References

Furnished upon request.

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