Ashley Mcgowen Email & Phone Number

• Coordinates Finance Department activities such as financial reporting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and training to finance staff members.
• Reviews and approves the semi-monthly processing of payroll.
• Monitors and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of procedures to include identifying and implementing improvements.
• Reviews financial statements, reports, records, and reconciliation reports ensuring appropriate documentation and that policies and procedures are maintained.
• Reviews investment transactions to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with investment policies.

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

• Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate division programs and operations of the Finance Department including accounting, financial reporting, and grant management
• Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies
• Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director
• Participate in the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures
• Evaluate system software applications; direct the development and enhancement of system applications; direct the implementation of system modifications and changes
• Project manager for Citywide ERP/HCM implementation of Oracle Cloud

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

• Supervise, manage, and coordinate all accounting and financial reporting division programs, operations, and workflows
• Coordinate and prepare financial reports and data for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and external independent audit
• Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies
• Review, develop, and implement internal financial policies, procedures, and controls
• Oversee financial software systems across the organization, including leading and facilitating citywide and departmental software implementations
• Provide solutions to technical accounting issues and complex administrative support to City leadership

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review work of accounting staff in support of City professional accounting functions
• Coordinate and prepare financial reports and data for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and external independent audit
• Review, develop, and implement internal financial policies, procedures, and controls
• Lead and facilitate citywide and departmental software implementations
• Develop, administer, and monitor financial software system security and processes

Grand Junction, Colorado

• Perform a variety of professional accounting duties involved in the analysis, maintenance, and review of accounting records, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial inquiries and reports
• Maintain and reconcile a variety of bank accounts, ledgers, and accounting records
• Coordinate citywide physical inventory and maintenance of capital asset records
• Assess, monitor, and provide technical assistance and training to various departments regarding implementation of policy compliance and internal controls
• Lead and facilitate citywide and departmental software implementations
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll for all City employees when needed

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

• ACCT 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting:
• Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabi
• Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning
• Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
• Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback
• Answering students’ questions and providing feedback on assignments

Billings, Montana Area

• Prepare business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns
• Complete bookkeeping and accounting services duties for clients
• Conduct research related to tax law
• Communicate with clients regarding financial information
• Assist with interviews and recruiting events on campus

Billings, Montana Area

• Research products, contact vendors, and purchase Information Technology (IT) hardware and software in excess of $3 million annually
• Coordinate, process, and monitor campus-wide procurements, purchase orders, payment authorizations, and purchasing card payments for all IT equipment
• Generate and maintain internal monthly and yearly financial and budget reports for all major technology campus fees, IT, phone center, and eLearning budgets
• Record and maintain technology inventory data for the University’s IT assets
• Provide administrative support to all IT staff through Human Resources forms, scheduling, managing records, and completing appropriate paperwork

Billings, Montana Area

• Provide Helpdesk support
• Computer hardware and software maintenance
• Monitor teleconference classes and events

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Leadership

Grand Valley Leadership is a 6 month commitment. The goals of the program are: • Participants will learn philosophies, interpersonal.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Accounting Club Member & 2014-2015 President • Intervarsity • 2013 & 2014 Chicks in Science Volunteer

Study Abroad Summer School, British Culture

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Intercollegiate Horse Show Association • Equestrian Club