In-Office Budget Analyst

Christina M. Harris

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Sarasota, FL 34243

Cell: 410-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in accounting in an in-office, remote or hybrid work setting which will allow me to utilize my strong communication, time management and audit skills as well as an interest in expanding my existing work experience to other areas of the accounting field.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong accounting knowledge and background.

Eagerness to learn for professional development

Detail oriented and efficient

Strong analytical ability

GAAP compliance knowledge

PeopleSoft/Oracle/Various Accounting System platforms’ exposure

Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Willing and able to travel

EXPERIENCE

Senior Auditor, April 2009 to December 2023

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

GS 12, Step 8

Began career in Baltimore, MD; transfer to Dallas, TX; transfer to Clearwater, FL; transfer to Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Perform complex audit examinations of government defense contractors to include:

Ensured compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, Federal Accounting Regulation (FAR/DFARS)

Tested for Compliance with contract terms in every attestation engagement

Performed Proposal audits subject to procurement negotiations

Annual Incurred Cost audit assignments

Every engagement resulted in return on investment for the USG, efforts to serve the warfighter and taxpayer savings

Budget Analyst, January 2024 to August 2024

Okaloosa County Office of Management of Budget

Shalimar, FL

Medical Examiner Invoicing to Okaloosa County Funeral Homes

Managed Non-Profit Grant Awards

Executed accounts’ payable entries

Assisted with annual grant applications and extensive involvement in the awarding process

Drafted budget transfer memos and resolutions, accounting entries within the county’s various accounting system software modules

External Consultant (Auditor), April 2025 to May 2025

Cohn Reznick, LLC

Remote short-term contract

DCAA/USG contract incurred cost audits of healthcare and Dept. of Energy (DOE) industries

EDUCATION

In process

I am presently studying to obtain CPA licensure.

Anticipated completion January 2027

Completed

Masters’ Degree of Science, Concentration: Forensic Accounting

Strayer University (Tampa, FL): graduated in June 2017

Graduated in May 2017

Completed

Bachelor’s degree, Concentration: Managerial Accounting

Strayer University (Baltimore, MD)

Graduated in December 2008

Completed

Associate’s degree: General Pre-Requisites

Essex Community College (Baltimore, MD)

Graduated in December 2004

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