JACKIE B. MATTHEWS JR.
Norfolk, VA 23510
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SKILLS
Intermediate:
Java (3 yrs)
SQL (5 yrs)
Snoptix Report Writing Software (5 yrs)
PeopleSoft (5 yrs)
Entrinsk Informer Report Writing (7 yrs)
Advanced:
VBA Macros (10+ yrs)
Colleague Financials (10+ yrs)
Microsoft Excel (15+ yrs)
EXPERIENCE
Ellucian
Business Analyst April 2020 – November 2022
Acted as a functional and technical resource by answering questions about glitches, issues, or faults with programs, procedures, and reporting
Partnered departments provide functional business process analysis and redesign support
Worked in collaboration with managers, clients, and end users to collect requirements for business process workflow, application intent, external checks and controls, hardware operating system environments, and interfaces with other systems
Crafted and documented test transactions with the purpose to identify flaws and verify that programs adhered to specifications
Helped client identify the functional relationships and data connectivity points between third-party systems and the Colleague ERP
Provided guidance on key communications needed for Colleague modules and maintenance upgrades, also provided input and guidance for remote Colleague resources
Worked in close collaboration with peers to support the successful deployment of business process analysis initiatives and efforts
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Norfolk State University
Junior Business/Data Analyst March 2013 – April 2020
Applied analytical methodologies and principles to address university needs while maintaining data integrity
Identified opportunities for improvement though process changes and automation
Developed improvements or new capabilities by using Colleague resources or custom Excel workbooks in conjunction with other data analytic applications
Provided technical guidance, assistance, and training
Tested and troubleshooted functionally of installed updates of Colleague Financial software; identified and documented technical issues to the OIT department
Prepared analytical reports for the Finance area of the university
Created and maintained documentation to assist in future problem resolution Norfolk State University
Fixed Assets Accountant July 2012 – March 2013
Managed University assets by reviewing asset journal entries, prepared account reconciliations, entered journal entries, and created supplemental analysis schedules
Served as subject matter expert for data migration and software implementation
Prepared and maintained monthly pre-opening accounting reports, reconciliation of prepaid supplies, and other miscellaneous accrued payable entries
Maintained Fixed Assets database to add or dispose assets
Successfully reconciled over thirty thousand, multi-million dollar assets between ERP’s
Recorded gain/loss entries for disposals
EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting and Information Systems 2001 Norfolk State University AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Reduced outstanding vendor payments from 18% to 8%
Served as subject matter expert for Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, and GL Accounting during the implementation of Colleague Finance
Served as subject matter expert for Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Human Resources and GL Accounting during the integration of PeopleSoft for the state of Virginia
Implemented the IPEDS Module in Colleague