Detroit, MI *****
*******@*****.***
MALINDA L. WILLIAMS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess a strong work ethic • Ability to work on a team/individually
• Excellent communication skills • Organizational skills
• Highly motivated • Result driven
EDUCATION:
Focus: HOPE; Detroit, MI
Logistics 1 Training 09/2019 - 10/2019
• Forklift Certification
• Customer Service Specialist
• OSHA10, MMS, and CPR/First Aid Certifications
CNC Manufacturing 10/2019 - 12/2019
• NIMS CNC Operations Mills Level 1
• NIMS CNC Operations Lathe Level 1
University of Detroit Mercy BS/BA Accounting
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute Certificate of Completion
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Alix Partners; Southfield, MI 05/2019 - 06/2019
Data Analyst
Used pivot tables to assure migrated info was correct and put into proper dashboard
Made corrections to data using Excel spreadsheets to migrate to new dashboards
Advised management of any discrepancies, worked in a team to implement new dashboards
Accountemps; Troy, Southfield, Birmingham, Sterling Heights & Detroit 4/2015 – 12/2018
Accountant
Month-end close transactions, bank and general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries
Compiled data to develop, process and complete reports, processed payroll
Interacted with vendors directly to resolve issues
Managed Accounts Payable, purchasing transactions, researching vendors, W-9 requests, RFQ creation
Advantage Health Centers, dba Detroit Healthcare for the Homeless, Detroit, MI 12/2014 – 4/2015
Controller
Processed payroll for 100 employees bi-weekly, using Paychex
Bank and credit card reconciliations, petty cash management
Journal entries for month-end close, noting variances and assuring accurate revenue recognition
Supervise A/P staff, assuring invoices are paid timely and correctly, interact with vendors directly to determine whether their bills should be paid.
WEBO – Detroit, Sterling Heights, MI 12/2017 – 4/2018
Accountant
Month-end close transactions, bank & general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries
Compile data to develop, process and complete reports
Interact with vendors directly to resolve issues, determine whether they should be paid
Managed A/P, purchasing transactions, researching vendors, W-9 requests, RFQ creation
Payroll processing
May 09 – Sep 12 Program Associate I, Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
Monitor vendors for compliance to State of Michigan procedural guidelines for the Supplemental Education Services (SES) Program
Process invoices for payments to vendors, using the CAYEN software system to allow or disallow charges for various non-compliance issues
Track vendor charges to assure that vendors don’t exceed purchase order allocations
Conduct on-site visits to assure vendor compliance
Investigate complaints of malfeasance, and compile reports summarizing results, offering suggestions to facilitate problem resolution
Validated district expenditures to vendors, investigate any discrepancies, making corrections when necessary
Assist other departments in special ad-hoc projects, i.e. Food Service in Student Free Lunch audit, Inspector General in Personnel and position audit, and grant proposal review in State & Federal Programs
Perused applications to determine whether students were eligible for the program, and if so, process them.
Aug 99 – Nov 19 MalindaSystems, Inc. Owner, President Detroit, MI
Consulting Firm specializing in non-profits & small business development
Research and determine funding eligibility for various not-for-profit outreach programs
Develop strategic plans that communicate financial need to funding organizations
Compose letters of inquiry to solicit financial support
Process grant applications
Create grant proposals and develop budgets to accompany funding requests
Monitor and administer Federal, State and Municipal grant funding to assure operating expenses are met
Generate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory agency guidelines, i.e. OMB A-133
Evaluate programs for viability, efficiency and feasibility
Present and facilitate at training sessions for organization staff members
Develop programs for implementation by non-profit organizations
Review grant proposals for programs
Process income tax returns determining eligibility of clients for tax credits
*******@*****.***
MALINDA L. WILLIAMS
18561 Greeley
Detroit, MI 48203