Accounting Specialist Manager
Resume:
MARIA SORIA
Willow Springs IL, 60480
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging leadership position, in which I am giving the opportunity to play a direct role in the unlimited growth and success of the company.
EXPERIENCE: American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
Grant Accounting Manager 12/19 /Present
Managed the post-award and close-out fiscal activities on a $55M international and domestic grants portfolio with awards originating from the Department of State, USAID, HHS, and DOJ.
Reviewed and approved budgets, billings, drawdowns, and financial reports.
Performed month-end close procedures and monthly grant analyses.
Coordinated the Uniform Guidance audits and prepared the SEFAs.
Prepared and process the PTO True up quarterly for International and Domestic grants.
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL
Senior Grant Accountant 06/15 – 12/19
Prepare/coordinate quarterly reports for Federal Agencies.
Prepare monthly data for the business office on funding draws from Federal Agencies (DRL, INL, PRM, DHHS, JTIP, NEAAC, NEAP, USAID, and DOJ)
Reviewing and approving Federal and Non-Federal billing from our Grant Managers office in Washington DC.
Monitor compliance with internal policies related to grant funds and any other applicable grant regulations.
Implement procedures to communicate, educate, and ensure compliance with our grants funding sources.
Hektoen Institute of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Post Award Grant Accounting Specialist 01/13 –06/15
Serve as a liaison between funded projects and funding agencies.
Analyze and review grant budgets for compliance with policies, funding agency requires, and appropriate accounting protocol and procedures.
Maintain ongoing forecast of funds available through grant periods.
Advised and assist departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards.
Grant Accounting Specialist 08/09-12/2012
Managed and coordinated billing procedures for more than $10 million in city grant funds.
Generated time and effort reports on a quarterly basis for 400 employees to ensure their salaries and wages are in accordance with the actual work
performed.
Prepared journal entries related to grant accounts, as well as work directly on related budget adjustments, cost transfers, account reconciliations, and other financial reports.
Built appropriate grant budgets at the inception of each new fiscal year, collaborating with the budget director to make strategic projections.
Park Hyatt, Chicago, IL
Dining Capitan 07/07-08/09
Created an individualized and customized guest experience for VIPs and other value guests, ensuring ongoing guest comfort and satisfaction.
Take orders and make sure the food was delivered on time.
Distributed guest requests and other information to relevant departments, ensuring accurate communications.
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SKILLS:
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Access
Database, Excel, and Oracle
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to Work independently.
Flexible team player who thrives in environment requiring ability to effectively prioritize and organize multiple concurrent projects.
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
EDUCATION:
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A in Business Administration, March 2009
G.P.A: 3.3/4.0
San Agustin College, Chicago, IL
Associate of Business Administration
G.P.A: 3.6/4.0. (Honor student)
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