Analyst

Emmet E. Harris

Dear Sir or Madam

I am interested in applying for a position that matches my work and educational background. I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where short deadlines take priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously are the norm. I enjoy a challenge, learn quickly, and work hard to attain my goals. My qualifications are as follows.

Extensive experience in all aspects of Financial Reporting, Auditing, Budgeting, and Cost Accounting

• Strong background in project cost control and reporting

• Vast experience in developing cost estimates and analyzing project completion cost schedule variance reporting

• Highly skilled in financial analysis and reconciliation of accounts

• Strong background in all aspect of accounting

• Proficient in Microsoft Operating System, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Access

• Experience in managing and supervising professional and administrative staff

• Excellent problem solving proficiency

• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel

• Good communication and writing skills

Should my qualifications match the needs of your organization, please contact me to discuss the opportunity for employment. I feel I can be a great asset to your team, and would be an important factor in the continuing success of your organization.

Gratefully your,

Emmet E. Harris

Resume

SKILLS

Accounting

Auditing

Financial Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Managing Personnel

Training Personnel

IBM Hardware

Inventory Mgmt

ADP Payroll System

JD Edwards Software

EDUCATION

MBA University of Phoenix, NOLA Campus

B. A. in Accounting\Business Administration, Dillard University, NOLA

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Automated Accounts Payable to eliminate late payments by 99%. Created an Access database in which the front desk personnel input invoice information for prompting payment due dates. As a result of new procedures and this automation, late payments at 3 clinic sites were eliminated.

Developed a systematic approach to formulate budget projections and present estimates. The new process included creating an Access application and written procedures for all clinical departments resulted in shorting budget development by 30 days.

Developed Excel spreadsheets to reconcile account receivable, payable, and the general ledgers. Examined, verified, and approved fiscal documents such as vouchers, warrants, requisitions, and invoices that reduced work time for CFO. The spreadsheets included macros for automatic updates.

Controlled and monitored a $200 million school budget. The district consisted of 12 elementary and secondary schools with approximately 11K students.

Automated the Annual Uniform Statistical Report (USD) in Microsoft Excel and Access for the Pharmacy, Triage, Medical Staff, and Billing Department.

Created procedures for uploading medical records into a patient information system. These procedures reduced workload and increased efficiency by 50% within 3 healthcare clinic centers.

Trained staff on healthcare software programs that increased productivity and reduced project work time. This also produced a reduction in overhead cost.

Developed procedures for front\back desk administrative personnel to check in and check out patients. Procedures were presented to and approved for implementation by CFO and Medical Administrator. This resulted in a reduction of patient waiting time, check out time and duplication of coding.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORBP New Orleans LA Present, Senior Accountant - (Brooks Personnel Part-Time)

Address needs of Board Members with various inquiries.

Prepare and track budgets throughout Fiscal Year.

Develop audit papers for yearend auditor

Perform daily administrative work.

Monitored and presented grants financial information to local and state officials.

Created and present financial reports at each meeting

Recovery School District, New Orleans, LA May 2006 – Aug 2008 Payroll\Budget Analyst. Processed bi-weekly payroll for 2K employees. Prepared and maintained year-end budget actual\expenses for department managers. Prepared statistical reports and interacted with various levels of Department of Education officials.

EXCELth, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA / New Orleans, LA

January 2003 – May 2006 Business Manager Responsible for the daily operations of a 7000 + patient primary care facility. Manager of Admissions, Pharmacy, Medical Records, Billing, Reimbursements, and Community Care Referrals staff. Prepared various periodical financial reports for stakeholders. Reconciled patient accounts.

Interfaced with patients to resolve billing discrepancies. Performed grant compliance analysis. Approved timesheets, purchase requisitions, and vendor invoices.

Pan American Life Insurance Company, New Orleans, LA May 1999 – September 2002 Business Analyst / Financial Analyst / Security Analyst Calculated Gains Loss of each plan. Produced Mthly 401k statements and prepared ADHOC reports. Setup Internet access for Broke and Administrators. Assembled A/R, A/P, and reconciled journals to submit to Corporate Accounting Department bi-weekly.

Prepared Federal and State taxes for each plan administrator. Provided security access for brokers, sales account representatives, and compliance technicians. Analyzed and maintained the security procedures for brokers, sales personnel, and department.

Management Services Inc., New Orleans, LA April 1995 – May 1999 Principal Health Care (Contract) Accounting / Financial Specialist / Auditing Contracted to various size companies, public and private, to perform complicated accounting and financial analysis and/or manage implementation of new financial systems, including payroll, invoicing, budgeting, and financial models.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University Hospital / Hotel Dieu, New Orleans, LA June 1992 - April 1995

Auditing / Budget Analyst / Financial Analyst Prepared the annual capital and operating budget. Prepared monthly financial reports and monitor the performance of all departments’ budgets. Created, maintained, documented, and automated reports using various programs that interface with other applications. Performed data analysis research on unit of service for various departments.

Entergy Operations, Inc., Kiliona, LA June 1978 - September 1991 Analyst II / ACCOUNTANT II Performed auditing, cost accounting and financial accounting. Performed audit relative to Nuclear Capital Authorization. Interfaced with all levels of nuclear personnel. Performed in-house and field audits to maintain inventory control.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Professional Edition, Enterprise, HBO TRENDSTAR, Crystal Report, ISIS\HR, QuickBooks, OMNI, and EHS

Reference: Available upon request

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