Financial Analyst Accounts Payable
Resume:
Jessica Burwell
Accountant - Department of Homeland Security-FEMA
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
**************@***.***
This position would be a wonderful fit. I am positive that I will be able to add value with my extensive Financial and Accounting experience to efficiently assist in forecasting, planning and explaining all aspects of Financial Management in private, non-profit and government sectors. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Financial Accountant
Department of Homeland Security-FEMA - Winchester, VA March 2017 to Present
Accounting and Assurance division. Responsible for Disaster Relief Funds. Analysis, journal vouchers, reclassification, financial coordination between two governmental systems which roll-up' to the overall Federal Budget.
Accountant
Breaux Vineyards, LTD - Purcellville, VA
May 2016 to March 2017
Report directly to the General Manager and outside CPA. In summary, my role is to provide all financial record keeping services for the Vineyard. This includes: retail, wholesale accounts payable and receivables, banking, cash management, tax reporting and compliance. Bi-weekly payroll preparation, sales reports, forecasted sales reports after trend analysis, cash flow reporting and budgeting. Budget/Financial Analyst and Grant Manager
Shepherd University
2012 to April 2016
West Virginia. The duties that are assigned for this position are extensive and span across several areas of expertise. I provide support to the Executive Team in order to plan and finalize the following year's budget that will be submitted to the HEPC and to the State, for approval. Upload approved budget into Banner, the campus-wide financial data system. Run system control reports to determine system checks and balances. Explain and analyze variances. Act as a liaison between the finance office, the University Community and the Computing Services to insure effective use of the Banner Finance System. Train staff on the system to help in their efforts to understand their budgets. Other duties include: Banner Control Reports, FIMS control reports, monthly expense posting, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis of expense, revenue and historical data and payroll processing As the Grant Manager, I help the Project Manager carry their grant proposal from the beginning until the culmination, ensuring that financial requirements are met. I monitor and meet all of financial Federal and State reporting requirements per the Grant Agreement, which includes the Quarterly and Annual tax reporting requirements. Submit and invoice the Granting Agencies, with appropriate backup. These funds are monitored and always strictly adhere to the Grant Agreement. Gather information for all Student Loans and draw the funds necessary as to the Financial Awards that the student receives. Rigorous reporting is required. Provide support during the external audits in order to help ensure a favorable and finding free financial statement audit.
Accountant
Southwest Conservation Corps
2010 to 2011
Colorado. Invoice projects; complete all of the required paperwork to various governmental entities and ensuring collection of the funds. Prepared financial statements on a bi-monthly basis and distribute to the C.E.O with presentation to the Finance Board of Directors. Reconciled and prepared year-end schedules the financial and A133 audit while serving as the interface with the auditors. Assisted in yearly budget development for various programs, approves petty cash, managed all bank accounts and oversaw crew payroll for all regions. Verified accuracy of submitted payroll into the Evolutions system and maintains journal entries into QuickBooks regarding payroll downloads. Bookkeeper/Accountant/Vice-President
Oohs & Aahs of Durango, Inc
2000 to 2011
Colorado. Responsibilities included running all daily financial activities of the retail, window coverings and design business. Calculated bi-weekly payroll, manage the employees, monthly/quarterly/yearly tax reports, managed accounts receivable and payables, and performed all reconciliations, profit and loss forecasts, inventory and cost of goods management. Currently prepare monthly sales tax calculations, reports and payments.
licensed tax preparer
IRS
2009 to 2010
at Delio & Stangby, CPAs, Colorado. Prepared individual, partnership, corporation and S-Corp returns. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Monthly associated bookkeeping (write-up clients) for various individuals and businesses.
Bookkeeper/Accountant
Oohs & Aahs of Durango, Inc
2008 to 2010
Colorado: Responsible for all bookkeeping tasks. Prepared financials and profit/payback forecasts for potential investors in large scale development projects. Bookkeeper/Accountant
Oohs & Aahs of Durango, Inc
2003 to 2008
Colorado. Calculated payroll for large crews, monthly/quarterly/yearly tax reporting, produced W-2's and W-3's at year end, managed accounts receivables and payables. Construction loan management. Financial Analyst
nterprise Finance-US WEST - Denver, CO
February 1997 to 1999
Business Case Analyst: Evaluation of financial impacts to various Cable and Multimedia acquisition opportunities. A complete analysis of capital, expense and revenue associated with Net Present Value. Payback analysis on multiple opportunities to provide video, high speed data, and wireless services to Multiple Dwelling Units. Developed spreadsheets to analyze joint venture opportunities. Budget Analyst: Responsible for building a $130 million expense budget for data operations. Analyze and explain variances on a monthly basis. Researched future risks and incorporate them to create a more accurate estimate. Analyzed budgets to pinpoint where cuts can be made. Tracked invoices to determine accuracy.
Education
WEST Communications
Notable College experiences - Denver, CO
1994 to 1996
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
1996
Skills
• Journal Entries
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Report Writing
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger Accounting
• Forecasting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Ellucian
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Tax Experience
• Office Management
• QuickBooks
• SAP
• Auditing
Additional Information
Computer skills: Proficient at Quick books Pro-ALL versions, Government Access Systems for Federal and State compliance, Banner Financial Systems, ARGOS, OASIS operating systems, Microsoft Xcel, Word, Tax Software and have the ability to create reports in any manner requested.
* Reporting on SEFA, FARS, Single Audit preparation/A-133. Budget upload for the entire University on an annual basis.
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