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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

 Monitors spending and key business metrics vs. expectations. Analyze key metrics and drivers of business models. Develops government grant budgets ranging from $100k to $5 million in conjunction with managers. Forecasts revenue and cash flow to allow for proactive decision making. Prepare, analyze, and present information for monthly/quarterly reports to internal/external stakeholders. Coordinates and reviews audits for compliance with U.G.G/G.A.A.P. with funders/government entities. Serves as liaison with senior management in measuring key initiatives and revenue maximization.  Manages A/R close and team of accountants in billing and deposits through MS Dynamics GP. Serves as expert/advisor in government contracting (execution, compliance, invoicing, reporting).

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

> Assist member management with annual budget preparation, coordinate with funder budgets, and upload budgets into accounting software (MS Dynamics GP).> Serve as MS Dynamics GP system administrator.> Develop and manage internal cost allocation models between cost centers and programs.> Provide budget assumption guidance, process and manage timelines.> Develop 12-month projections of income/expense and operating cash.> Assist in preparation of audit work papers and questionnaires for external auditors.> Train member management and serve as subject matter expert on budgeting process.> Administer bank websites/portals & process ACH transfers.> Assist member management with loan/line of credit applications and compliance.> Review fixed asset records to develop depreciation estimates.> Ad hoc reconciliations, analyses and reporting.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

> Manage Accounts Receivable (invoicing and collections)> Perform various month- and year-end duties in reconciling GL accounts: prepaid expenses, deposit clearing, tax accruals, and employee loans. > Generate WIP percentages and cost analysis reports for construction projects.> Monitor the licensing, DOT certifications, and maintenance needs of a fleet of over 85 units and 120 drivers.> Procure and remarket vehicles based on company and job site needs.> Utilizes WebApps (ERP Program) and SharePoint in the preparation and storage of financial records.> Assist with ad-hoc projects such as filing of Business and Contractor Licenses, customer/internal audit requests, Payroll time entry, A/P cost coding/expense reports, and any other projects as directed by Controller.

Burnsville, Mn

> Managed A/R and A/P processes on behalf of the owner.> Measured profitability in the creation of monthly income statements and statement of cash flows.> Scheduled clients and supervised field workers in executing driveway services.> Created an efficient working environment while keeping costs to a minimum and maintaining morale.> Submitted reports to owner on employee performance, working conditions, and productivity.> Attained a record of zero first aids, injuries, and OSHA recordables.

Seaside, Ca

> Forecasted, budgeted, and managed operational projections to the entertainment needs of students.> Maintained and updated complex Excel-based financial models while ensuring quality and accuracy.> Prepared reports, tables, charts, and other models for various levels of members in the organization.> Analyzed and tracked performance against the set budgets/financial goals.> Forecasted revenue and cash flow.> Analyzed, validated, and communicated actual results to Board of Directors. > Assembled and organized a 5-person, bi-weekly committee meetings with the use of Robert’s Rules of Order to appropriate and approve all expenditures of the Otter Student Union.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting And Finance, 3.7

Activities and Societies: CSU Monterey Bay Alumni, Accounting Society, Kappa Alpha Psi

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