Financial Analyst Senior Accountant

Justice Ballard

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Houston, Texas

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST

Business Solutions Accounting Leadership & Support Service Excellence A R EAS O F E X PE R T I SE

• Account Reconciliations

• General Ledger Accounting

• Journal Entries

• Month-End Close Processes

• Generally Accepting Accounting Principles

• Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Business Process Improvement

• Full Cycle Accounts Receivables

• Private Equity

Investments

• Regulatory

Compliance

• Credit & Collections

P R O F ESS I O N A L E X PER I E N C E

Financial Analyst Oct.2023 – Aug 2025

The Hollowbrook School, Pearland, Tx

• Prepare monthly and annual budgets, track variances, and analyze financial statements to guide leadership decisions and improve resource allocation, resulting in more accurate forecasting and cost savings.

• Maintain general ledger entries, reconcile bank accounts, submit invoices, and process journal entries for grants, donations, and internal audit compliance, strengthening financial transparency and improving audit outcomes.

• Monitor key operational indicators, cross-reference forecast data using NetSuite and SAP, and identify revenue opportunities through detailed analysis, leading to increased revenue capture and more efficient reporting processes.

Senior Fund Accountant Nov. 2022 – Aug. 2023

State Street, New York, New York (Remote)

• Produced ILPA statements and capital notices across multiple fund structures; led quarterly financial reporting and daily cash reconciliations, improving reporting accuracy and timeliness for investors.

• Reviewed contracts, modeled provider productivity bonuses, and developed dashboards to monitor fund performance and compliance, streamlining oversight and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.

• Investigated discrepancies, maintained strong client relationships, and recommended improvements based on performance trends, enhancing client satisfaction and strengthening operational efficiency. Accountant July.2021 – Nov. 2022

Hands Benefits, Houston, Texas

• Tracked and analyzed investment portfolios using Bloomberg; placed trades and resolved reconciliation variances with financial institutions, reducing errors and ensuring smoother investment operations.

• Conducted market analysis to identify strategic investment opportunities and supported preparation of grant and donor budgets, helping leadership optimize returns and align funding with organizational priorities.

• Developed custom Excel tools to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline variance tracking, and improve long- term portfolio visibility, increasing efficiency and strengthening decision-making capabilities. Operations Accountant Mar.2019 – July. 2021

MUFG, Dallas, Texas

• Managed capital allocations and waterfall distributions, delivering detailed quarterly investor reports that enhanced transparency, strengthened investor trust, and supported more strategic decision-making.

• Developed and maintained dynamic forecasting models and performance dashboards, enabling real-time tracking against plans, forecasts, and year-over-year benchmarks, which improved financial visibility and resource allocation.

• Led financial reporting and analysis across private equity and real estate portfolios, ensuring accuracy and integrity of Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow projections, which enhanced operational efficiency and reduced reporting risks.

E DU C A T I ON

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance – The University of Texas at Arlington T E C HNI C A L P R O F I CI E N CY

Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel), Salesforce, People Soft, QuickBooks, Investran, Bloomberg, Efront, Workday, Power BI, & SAP.

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