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Raeann Metteba

Objective

To utilize my degree in an accounting business environment and to enhance my knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes.

Professional Experience

Senior Program & Projects Specialist

Navajo Family Assistance Services [ 09/13/2021– 04/28/2023] Supervisor: Thomas Cody, Executive Director

Worked closely with Division Director in making financial decisions by providing financial reports, historical financial data for comparison and future estimates for budgeting purposes. I have worked closely with Navajo Nation Office of Management & Budget, Navajo Nation Office of the Controller and the Human Resources Departments in resolving budgeting matters and supervising the Navajo Family Assistance Services Program. This program is federally funded by the Human Health Services, Administration for Children and Families Programs and Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is very important to follow federal grant regulations as well as Navajo Nation requirements. Completed FY 2022 and 2023 budget set ups and worked with others in planning, obligating and liquidating grant funds based on allotted time frames. Administered Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Low Income Household Water Administration Program (LIHWAP), Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), General Assistance and Burial Assistance funding to eligible applicants. Currently supervising 17 staff members to better organize the program’s daily duties and looking at ways to improve efficiency using technology and involving the Navajo Nation departments. Certified to utilize the Navajo Nation Financial Management Information System (FMIS) for financial purposes and Tribal Assistance System (TAS) database to promote use of technology and quickly look up financial information. Worked very closely with TAS Administrator and EagleSun Systems to create case management database modules to improve on case management, application processing and payment processing responsibilities. Worked along-side staff in completing daily tasks and reach long term goals to be more efficient to better serve customers and clients in the administration section. Collaborated with other Division of Social Services programs such as Department of Self Reliance and Department of Family Services to work toward efficient service for eligible clients. Worked on creating updating General Assistance, Burial Assistance, Community Service Block Grant policies to guide staff to better serve and meet audit requirements. Enforced Navajo Nation Personnel policy to encourage a safe working environment for staff. Worked very closely with funding sources, Administration for Children & Families, Health

& Human Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs in completing and submitting official annual and quarterly reports. Received and set up supplemental funding allocations to administer additional financial assistance to eligible applicants. Worked closely with vendors and staff to purchase outreach items, office supplies and process payments on behalf of eligible applicants. Continued to work post-pandemic to ensure continuity of accounting responsibilities and obligations. Familiar with applying for federal grants from ACF and BIA. Senior Accountant

Navajo Nation Department of Child Care & Development [ 05/13/2019 – 09/10/2021] Supervisor: Sylvia Tyler, Department Manager III

Worked closely with Acting Program Manager, Department Manager III and Division Director in making financial decisions by providing financial reports, historical financial data for comparison and future estimates for budgeting purposes. I have worked closely with Office of Management & Budget, Office of the Controller and the Human Resources Representative in resolving budgeting matters. This program is federally funded and it is very important to follow federal grant regulations as well as Navajo Nation requirements. Completed FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 Raeann Metteba

budget set up and worked with others in planning, obligating and liquidating grant funds based on allotted time frames. Currently supervising the Accounting and Property sections. Working closely with Maintenance Supervisor, IT Technician and Property Clerk to better organize the program’s daily duties and looking at ways to improve efficiency using technology and involving the Navajo Nation departments. Certified to utilize the Navajo Nation Financial Management Information System for financial purposes to provide supervisor with financial support to make financial decisions. Work along-side staff in completing daily tasks and reach long term goals to be more efficient to better serve customers and clients in the accounting section. Collaborating with other programs such as Head Start to work toward better and efficient service for our clients. Worked on creating an internal field cash collection policy for child care co-payment from parents to meet audit requirements and enforce Navajo Nation policy, document is with PMII for review. Work closely with funding source, Administration for Children

& Families, Health & Human Services, Child Care Development Fund Region IX in official reporting on an annual basis. Received and set up CARES Act Allocation to promote and safe work environment for staff as well as children. Worked closely with vendors and staff to purchase necessary personal protective equipment in response to the COVID19 pandemic. Worked during pandemic to ensure continuity of accounting responsibilities and obligations. Currently working with staff on close out process of previous fiscal years. Received and set up CRRSA and ARPA allocations for Dept of Child Care and Development with focus on financially assisting private

/ in-home child care providers and private child care facilities not under the Navajo Nation. Fiscal Analyst / Budget Analyst

Navajo Housing Authority [ 06/01/2015 – 05/10/2019] Supervisor: Marlene Lynch, CFO

Provided monthly, quarterly, and annual departmental expenditure reports to Chief Financial Officer for monthly Board of Commissioners meetings. Worked closely with budget managers in maintaining respective department budgets. Worked closely with Human Resources in ensuring departments had sufficient funds for hiring new staff members. Assisted and guided department managers in setting up budget for new fiscal year and at mid-year if additional funds were necessary. Ensured expenditures were correctly posted to each department cost center and fund year. Provided hand book and budget forms on internal website to promote

“going green” initiative set by Chief Executive Officer. Worked closely with Information Technology department in processing approved computer purchases as well as developing more efficient budgeting documents and forms. Worked closely with the Procurement department in ensuring correct capital items were properly approved and did not exceed the original requested amount prior to purchase. Maintained a positive professional relationship between all departments to promote a professional office environment and work habits. Assisted and guided budget managers in the process of allowable budget transfers to maintain their current fiscal year department budget. Tracked and processed all documents in my possession and relayed documents to next department with in the recommended three-day rule set forth by Chief Financial Officer. Approved all training requests for each staff member according to respective department’s available budget. Asked supervisor as well as other financial management supervisors and colleagues questions when guidance or assistance was needed. Worked professionally toward department goals set by Chief Financial Officer. Treated documents with important and sensitive information as highly confidential and made sure it was secured in a safe location. Assisted in developing standard operating procedures on budgeting duties to meet department goals. Assisted in interpretation of budget manual and budgeting process. Raeann Metteba

Fiscal Specialist / Payroll Specialist

Navajo Housing Authority [ 03/14/2011 - May 29, 2015] Supervisor: Sandra Willie, Fiscal Coordinator

Processed biweekly payroll. Reviewed and adjusted employee payroll timesheets when necessary. Ensure all supporting documents and authorizations are accurate before payouts are entered and processed in the accounting ledger. Finalized quarterly accounting reports, released to the Department of Economic Security (NM & AZ), Workforce Solutions (NM & AZ), and the IRS. Completed payments (when necessary) prior to the due dates to avoid penalties and fees and late processing. Filed all employee documents in proper filing locations, organized work area in a proficient manner to promote quick retrieval of requested documents. Worked in a professional manner with internal and external customers that entered the Accounting department. Updated finance accounting supervisors on progress and situations encountered to resolve any issues especially when delegated in place of the fiscal coordinator. Assisted in communication between IRS and employees/ employer for finance / accounting department purposes. Worked with Finley & Cook to correct problems in Navigator accounting system. Worked closely with Syntax (Tax Consultants) in reconciling Payroll Liability accounts in preparation of audits. Closely monitored all payouts disbursed from the payroll account to ensure proper reporting and payments were recorded correctly for the 941Federal Tax Deposit. Processed Accounts Payable data entries Reviewed and processed Travel Authorizations. Ensured all requests adhered to NH A travel policy and stayed within the federal per diem rates. Assisted in creation of policies and standard operating procedures for the payroll accounting section. Conducted presentations on Payroll and Travel accounting procedures for all employees. Initiated Journal vouchers for any corrections needed in payroll accounts Processed payroll in entirety. Exported direct deposits to Wells Fargo bank to ensure all employees received direct deposits on time. Upon completion, posted entries to correct accounts. Adhered to NHA Personnel Policies & Procedures, New Mexico State, Arizona State, Navajo Nation and Federal guidelines/ laws in regards to the financial accounting process. Attended trainings and conferences to keep up with new payroll regulations. Received Fundamental Payroll Certification on August 15, 2014. Acting Fiscal Coordinator

Navajo Housing Authority [01/ 17/ 2014 – 04/18/ 2014] Supervisor: Dorothy Billy, Fiscal Manager

Briefly appointed in Fiscal Coordinator position in the General Accounting overseeing the Accounts Payable and Payroll section. Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to provide updated important information that affected the General accounting staff. Attended managers meetings in representation of the General Accounting section. Multitasked original payroll duties with newly appointed managerial duties for the General Accounting section. Assisted in creating standard operating procedures for the next fiscal coordinator of the General Accounting section. Knowledgeable in Navigator accounting software system and upgraded system by working with necessary staff to address issues that need to be corrected to better fit accounting needs. Assisted in Accounting audits by providing correct information for auditors. Worked very positively with accounting staff members to promote a positive working environment. Quickly addressed any problem issues with the advice of affected accounting staff members and upper management as well as appropriate departments involved. Adhered to all Federal, State, and company policies in the General Accounting section. Accounting Technician

Indian Health Service – Navajo Area Office [12/07/2009 – 11/30/2010] Supervisor: Doris Tsosie, Accounting Manager

Raeann Metteba

Updated excel worksheets for better control and easy access for immediate, accurate accounting information. Assisted with finance department in daily office duties, filed prior fiscal year accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel voucher documents. Searched for missing Advice of Allowance sheets and supporting documents including allotments and allowances needed for accounting purposes. Helped to file, sort and mail Civilian Service and Corp. Officers payroll reports for budget department. Logged in daily mail, redirected phone calls and inquiries to correct contact persons. Assisted with finance department in daily office duties, filed prior fiscal year accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel voucher documents. Filed and reorganized prior year budget master binders for finance director. Helped to set up new file folders for the accounting fiscal year. Logged in daily mail, redirected phone calls and inquiries to correct contact persons. Worked in a professional manner with all coworkers including various departments and service locations. Payroll Clerk, A/P Assistant Technician, Billing Attendance Monitor Tohatchi Area of Opportunity & Services Inc., [01/17/2008-112/04/2009] Supervisor: Andrea Manuelito, Accounts Receivable Manager Released and received purchase orders with supporting documents (receipts, requests, inventory sheets, etc.). Released and received billing attendance forms for clients including supporting documentation necessary for billing purposes in the accounting department. Assisted in posting and entering billing information into the accounts payable ledger. Printed and processed payroll on a bi-weekly basis (responsible for ACH direct deposits and check release). Calculated and figured employee payroll timesheets, includes accounting for all payments requested requiring necessary supporting documents and authorizations before payout is complete. Completed bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports and payments in a timely fashion. Worked with other agencies regarding payroll deductions such as insurance companies, New Mexico Human Services, NHA and BIA Housing and 401(k) Pension planning. Tracked incoming and outgoing mail and followed up with senders/ recipients that flowed through the accounting department. Assisted in daily office duties, ordered supplies when needed, utilized office equipment in a professional manner, ran daily business errands including making bank deposits for the accounting department. Filed all employee documents in proper filing locations, organized work area in a proficient manner. Directed inquiries to the correct departments / person(s). Worked well with co-workers and external customers in a professional manner. Updated accounting supervisors on a daily basis of progress and negative issues that needed to be addressed and resolved. Cashier / Accounts Payable Clerk

Tarro Oil Company [03/01/2007 – 01/20/2008]

Supervisor: James Baumgardner, Store Manager

Handled cash on a daily basis in the process of cash sales and collections on customer charge accounts for fuel and services. Balanced daily proceeds at the end of each assigned shift, opened and closed each daily shift assigned. Organized accounts payable receipts, processed and mailed checks for vendor payments. Helped customers with fuel sales and kept track of open in-store charge accounts. Worked in a positive manner with customers and co-workers, quickly learned the daily work-flow processes. Kept work area clean, restocked and inventoried merchandise, reordered items when necessary. Employment History

05/13/2019 – 04/28/2023 Senior Accountant / Senior Program & Projects Specialist

Navajo Nation Division of Social

Services

Window Rock, AZ

03/14/2011 – 05/10/2019 Fiscal Analyst / Fiscal Specialist / Acting Fiscal Coordinator

Navajo Housing Authority,

Window Rock, AZ

Raeann Metteba

12/07/2009 – 11/30/2010 Accounting Technician Indian Health Service – Navajo Area Office, Window Rock, AZ

01/17/2008 – 12/04/2009 Payroll Clerk, A/P Assistant, Billing Attendance Monitor

Tohatchi Area of Opportunity &

Services Inc., Gallup, NM

03/01/2007 – 01/20/2008 Cashier / Accounts Payable Clerk Tarro Oil Company, Gallup, NM Education

12/15/2007 A.A. Pre-Business Administration University of New Mexico, Gallup, NM

05/2014 – 10/2016

12/2016 – 10/2019

B.S. Business Administration

Masters in Business

Administration – Emphasis in

Accounting

Grand Canyon University,

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University,

Phoenix, AZ

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