SOMMER ANDERSON
PROFILE
Experienced accounting and finance professional with 17 years of experience. Contributing accuracy, detail oriented, and an innovative knowledge in getting the job done. Proficiency in auditing, financial reports, and analyzing data for public and private sectors.
CONTACT
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Prairieville, LA, US
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Problem Solver
Communication
QuickBooks
Ellucian
Yardi
Director of Financial Operations, LATAN
2025-2025
Manage 1 accountant for A/P and A/R. Run financial reports through QuickBooks. Develop additional financial reports. Reconcile bank statements and QuickBooks transactions. Implemented accounting techniques for the company to improve accuracy.
Budget Analyst, Louisiana Housing
2024-2025
Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and cost reduction. Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets for auditors and department heads. Run and monitor financial reports. Process accounts payable and handle all payment matters with tenants, vendors, and clients.
Staff Accountant, RPCC
2022-2024
Handled accounts payables and receivables, payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies. Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records. Execute financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, pay schedules, reconciliations, prep tax 1099’s, and month- end accruals. Conduct analysis to identify budget discrepancies, enabling more accurate forecasting and reconciling bank statements.
Accountant 1-3, DCFS
2008-2022
Process direct deposit, set up vendors, pay vendor reimbursements, cancel-withhold- replace payments and audit financial reports. Handled day-to-day accounting processes. Manage financial recordkeeping and collaborating with auditors. Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books. Released EFT and paper check payments. Process accounts payable and receivables. Manage 1099’s and year end closing.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science-Mathematics
2007
Southern University A & M College
Minor in Business
2007
Southern University A & M College