Business Analyst Financial
Resume:
Isabella Odero
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EDUCATION
o Rutgers State University of New Jersey – Professional MBA, 2018 o Passed all four parts of the uniform CPA examination, 2009. Currently have a license o Strayer University, PA – Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 2007 SKILLS
Computer knowledge in Workday, Essbase, PeopleSoft, Basic training in SAS, Facets, SSRS, QuickBooks, MAS 500 & 200, Microsoft Office: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Bank
Business Analyst – US Bank Asset Management
December, 2021 – Present
• Prepared revenue and expense forecast based on historical data on actuals
• Prepared flash report at the beginning of the month to report summary of expected revenue and expenses to leadership
• Analyzed actual vs plan variances to manage risks and opportunities, and prepare variance explanations.
• Proposed and recorded revenue and expense out months adjustment to forecasts to manage risks and opportunities for future periods
• Prepared salary forecast and worked closely with business leaders to track and manage headcount
• Prepared profitability analysis tracking revenue vs total compensation ratio, and tracked it by product and region
PFM
Financial Reporting Specialist
April, 2019 – December, 2021
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
Prepared year-end consolidated financial statements
Worked with accounting team and business leaders to prepare quarterly footnote disclosures
Completed flux analysis and variance explanation monthly
Prepared regional revenue models and charts monthly for business leaders
Worked with manager to research treatment and documentation of the new revenue recognition policies – ASC 606
Horizon NJ Health, NJ
Financial Analyst, July 2014– March, 2019.
Worked with third party claims administrator to analyze medical expense entries loaded to general ledger and reconciled the detail to our records
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Analyzed and tracked dental expenses to update trend, and identify high dollar providers
Prepared the accounts distribution summary report and reconciled it reconciled to actuarial records
Analyzed and reconcile balance sheet accounts and performed routine inquiries to understand variances and differences
Prepare and examine transactions to ensure accounting methods were consistent with HBCBS policies and GAAP
Review reporting for accuracy and recommend corrective actions and implement changes as necessary
Participated in providing responses to all questions and requests for information as it related to certain general ledger accounts
Acted as a point of contact for interactions with internal and external parties (Corporate Accounting, Actuaries, & third-party administrators.)
Provided data and information to Audit (Internal and External) as required for certain general ledger accounts
Analyzed general ledger to ensure all activities impacting financial statements were captured
Prepare analysis comparing actual results to forecast and budget reports
Maintained amortization schedules for prepaid expenses
Analyzed general ledger and trial balance to complete quarterly reporting, and identify errors that warranted adjusting entries
Perform ad hoc requests as needed
Mercy Health Systems, Philadelphia, PA
Accountant/ Financial Analyst, September 2006 – July 2014.
Participated in annual operating budget preparation for C.M.S. bid submission. “C.M.S.” (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Track, prepare and participate in review of actual performance vs Budget with appropriate cross functional teams and senior leadership.
Lead role in researching, resolving and scheduling revenue collections for erroneous transactions that are processed in the field.
Liaison between CMS and Mercy on inaccurate payments received from CMS. Provide reporting to leadership team on under/overpayments from CMS for further corrective actions.
Participate in month end close meetings to review financial statements, provide explanations for both favorable and unfavorable variances, and advise on accruals.
Leveraged strategic alliance between our department and CMS or other business partners to provide superior level of support to our members.
American Reading Company (ARC), King of Prussia, PA May 2004 - April 2006. Accountant/ Operations Analyst.
Vendor Set-up and management. Accounts payable analysis.
Accounts receivable tracking, liaison and reconciliation responsibilities.
Payroll processing and accounting functions.
Assisted with coordinating internal and external audit.
Monthly accounting and Balance sheet reconciliation responsibilities.
Fixed asset accounting responsibilities
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Effective bottoms-up/cross functional communications management and team player.
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