Accounts Payable Financial Accountant

JEFFREY RICHARDS

Kerrville, TX *****

512-***-**** - **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Financial Accountant with a proven track record at USDA-ARS, enhancing business performance through expert financial modeling and comprehensive budget analysis. Excelled in fostering cross-functional team collaborations and identifying cost-saving opportunities, demonstrating exceptional financial software expertise and strong analytical skills. Achieved seamless audit preparations, underscoring a meticulous and results-oriented approach. SKILLS

Accounts payable and receivable

Accounting and bookkeeping

Financial modeling

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Auditing

Financial software expertise

Budget preparation

WORK HISTORY

03/2019 to Current Financial Accountant

USDA-ARS – 2700 Fredericksburg Rd Kerrville TX 78028

Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.

Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.

Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.

Input financial data and produced reports using AdHoc reporting.

Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.

Performed monthly audits on all accounts correcting and investigating errors that occurred.

Enter and financially balance Concur travel arrangements for employees. 11/2013 to 07/2017 Program Specialist

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission – 5806 Mesa Dr Austin TX, 78711

Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.

Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.

Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts.

Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.

Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.

Developed, coordinated and administered inventory programs.

Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.

01/2013 to 11/2013 Works Advisor

Texas Health and Human Services – 1601 Rutherford Ln Austin, TX 78754

Used computer-aided guidance packages such as skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests, and personal inventories to assist clients in determining strengths and weaknesses.

Selected qualified applicants to refer to employers for possible job placement purposes.

Sorted out jobs relevant to interests of candidates to forward information to candidates.

Wrote job orders from employers to record accurate description of required job duties, working hours and wages.

Managed a diverse caseload of clients from various backgrounds, effectively addressing unique barriers to employment.

EDUCATION

12/2012

Certifications

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice

Texas State University - San Marcos, TX

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND INSIDER THREAT CERTIFICATION

IT ACCOUNTING SECURITY PROTOCOL CERTIFICATION

FEDERAL ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATIONS LAW

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