Rebecca Whitmore Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

St Louis, Missouri, Us

This position is responsible for managing general accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial statement reconciliations), program accounting (the financials of all funded programs through SVDP by analyzing and preparing reports and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures), financial reporting and financial compliance. This position also manages the Accounting staff and oversees their responsibilities.

This position is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting and financial statement reconciliations. Additional responsibilities includes the finances of all SVDP grant programs and provides Conference Treasury support by analyzing and preparing reports and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Monitor program and fiscal requirements related to grant implementation and management. Liaison between Program and Accounting staff to ensure budgetary responsibilities. Analyze program profit and loss monthly confirming fiduciary compliance. Ensure fiscal compliance with the following measures: audit requirements, CFDA, grant requirements and SVDP accounting programs. Audit program files/reports to help identify and decrease the risk of discrepancies within grant and financial management. Coordinate with Federal Audit team members to help maintain a cohesive audit approach for the annual Federal Circular A-122, Circular A-133 and Circular A-110.Accomplishments: Approve monthly revenue and expenses for 24 non-profit programs  Develop program and fiscal compliance tools based on the program’s funding sources Produce and develop compliance reports for all levels of compliance per program, issues noted/resolved and recommendations to fiscal program staff Intricate role in the infrastructure ensuring successful A133 & Agency audits in 2009 & 2010 Collaborate with Program Coordinator’s on the educational process when grant funding is awarded to assist in the implementation of the grant

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Conducted formal operational audits at retail locations across the nation, to identify and eliminate risk in the areas of cash, inventory, human resources, fraud, point of sale activity and loss prevention. Audited adherence to Company policies, procedures and Sarbanes Oxley guidelines. Reviewed monthly cash processing, inventory management, and demo phone compliance activities to identify inefficiencies. Developed action plans with channel management to resolve issues, monitor improvements and contain costs. Trained retail store employees on operational compliance in accordance with company policy. Participated and lead project teams to help identify and address fraud, inefficient operational procedures, cost analysis, inventory management as well as revenue loss potential in retail locations across the nation.Responsible for 76 retail stores in Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Texas & Oklahoma with deposits exceeding POS/APC $7M each Recovered in excess of $3K in erroneous payments each monthAssisted in the development and rollout of the 2008 Operational Health Process to address inventory, cash reviews and reportingParticipated on two compliance validation teams to help solidify reports before being rolled out to audit teams. Developed the 2007 & 2008 RPA Audits in cooperation with the risk prevention teamsCoordinated with Corporate Field Audit team members to help maintain a cohesive field/corporate audit approach achieving passing area audit results January 2009.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Researched and analyzed competitive industry data for the consumer channel in the North Central Region. Compiled competitive pricing matrix, created combative sell-against guide highlighting Sprint advantages, ad tracking, reporting, conducted competitive shops, communicated alerts, summarized monthly door counts, developed training documents and provided overall team support and training. Developed sales contests, flyers, signage and marketing collateral for both Retail and Indirect channels.Accomplishments:Prepared analysis and conducted research for the annual Operational Review DeckOwned process for creation and development of Market Level Strategy review decks for St. Louis and Minneapolis.Launched local market initiative to combat new wireless competitor in the marketVolunteered with American Red Cross as the Lead coordinator for Sprint Blood Drives

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Coordinated all HR/administrative changes and sales reporting for entire Midwest Area Retail & Indirect organizations of 400+ employees. Developed commissions reporting, processed accounts payable, incentive rollouts, expense reporting, meeting planning, report compilation and generation, headcount tracking, and investigation of payroll and commission issues. Managed temporary staff. Monitored overtime and temp expenses to ensure budget attainment.Accomplishments: Significantly contributed to the successful launch of Sprint PCS in 1996 supporting the Business, Indirect and Retail channels with store openings, sales events, hiring and quota rollouts. 1997 Employee of the Year 1999 Pinnacle Award nomination (non-sales) March 2000 MVP

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