Jeanette Sims

● **+ years of experience in financial management to include accounting, budgets, forecasting, federal and state grants.

● Financial operations improvements through creating, revising, and organizing accounting procedures.

● Proficiency in procurement, accounting, fixed assets, grants, and budget software including the following: AFIS, InfoAdvantage, SAP, e-Procurement, BRASS, Payment Management System (PMS), Grant Application Budget Instrument

(GABI), Munis, Advantage, SAGE 300 Construction & Real Estate, and Microsoft Office products. Education

University of Texas, El Paso, TX

Bachelors of Business Administration

Concentration: Management and Marketing

Professional Experience

State of Arizona March 2023 – Present

Budget Analyst

● Support 30 Agency Directors in developing the annual budget request by compiling historical expenditure data and entering it in the system.

● Compile expenditure, appropriation and obligations reports to monitor financial information.

● Meet with Agency Directors to help interpret gathered financial information and review expenditure trends, anticipated needs for programs.

El Paso County June 2022 – January 2023

Grant Analyst

● Researched federal, state, and local government resources as well as private foundation grant solicitations to identify those requests for proposals that could support programs and activities of the El Paso County.

● Assisted with ensuring internal policies were being followed when applying for grants, accepting grant awards and budget amendments being requested in departments.

● Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and end of year reports to funding agencies as a condition of funding. City of El Paso May 2022 – June 2022

Project Accountant (CONTRACT)

● Managed grants to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and OMB circulars prior to payment process.

● Prepared journal entries and performed account reconciliations in conjunction with monthly closing procedures.

● Performed grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

State of Arizona September 2020 – April 2022

Staff Accountant III

● Reconciled accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance.

● Created and revised outdated accounting procedures to comply with the Arizona State Accounting Manual (SAAM).

● Prepared cost reimbursement requests for vendors, SF425 Federal grant reimbursement requests and financial reporting, monthly grant indirect rate fund transfers, and conducted financial assurance reviews per Arizona Revised Statute requirements.

City of Phoenix 2009 – 2015 & 2017 – 2020

Accountant III (December 2017 – September 2020)

● Managed 7 Department of Homeland Security grants for effectiveness of fiscal controls, reporting of financial records and information to ensure the City was compliant with Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

● Supervised and trained Accountant II’s to ensure reliability and effectiveness of operational policies and procedures.

● Provided support and technical assistance in daily assigned duties.

● Prepared and presented various special and recurring financial reports to program staff.

● Managed budgets, procurement, fixed assets, grant applications, Federal and State site visits, and journal entries. Accountant III (September 2009 – May 2015)

● Prepared and examined budget estimates for completeness, and accuracy with procedures and regulations in BRASS and SAP in accordance with the City of Phoenix BRD letter and OMB circulars A-122, A-87, A-133, A-102, and A-21.

● Monitored nine delegate agencies assigned to the Head Start program that consisted of seven school districts and two non-profit organizations to ensure fiscal compliance.

● Supervised the work of three accountants, one management assistant, and one accountant clerk to ensure quality standards, critical deadlines, and compliance with internal controls.

● Prepared fiscal updates and presentations to the Regional Wireless Communications Board and the Workforce Investment Act Board regarding budget to actual expenditures and critical financial data. City of Las Cruces December 2016 – June 2017

Internal Auditor (CONTRACT) (February 2017 – June 2017)

● Conducted internal audits and provided consulting services to assess risks, effectiveness of fiscal controls, accuracy of financial records and information to ensure the City was compliant with Federal, state, local laws, rules, and regulations.

● Interviewed staff; analyzed the reliability and effectiveness of operational policies and practices; reviewed performance measures and reporting methods; analyzed data obtained to determine deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

● Prepared and presented various special and recurring reports to include report of findings and recommendations for management to correct deficiencies; met with various staff to present findings and recommendations; conducted follow-up reviews to ensure implementation of recommendations. Budget Analyst (CONTRACT) (December 2016 – February 2017)

● Analyzed financial data and prepared various special and recurring reports to management, including analysis of departmental monthly expenditure and revenue, quarterly financial analysis of all City funds, and analysis of other individual city programs.

● Assisted Budget Manager with policy development, implementation, and compliance with governing regulations.

● Developed annual budget, plans, and schedules, coordinated the preparation of preliminary and adopted budget documents and conducted budget training sessions.

Saratoga Homes Corporate Management Group November 2015 – May 2016 Payroll Administrator (CONTRACT)

● Reviewed timesheets and wage computation to process payroll checks for all employees for weekly, semi-monthly, and bonus checks.

● Managed employee payroll deductions for medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and employee loans.

● Processed and printed checks for employee allowances for gas, car, and phone.

● Prepared and processed allocations on a weekly basis for all payrolls to five intercompany accounts based on an allocation of work assignments schedule.

● Completed and made payments for all payroll tax deposits.

● Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and forms to 941 taxes, 940 payments, workers compensation, W-2, W-3, ACA compliance forms, and state withholding tax forms.

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