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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Responsible for all Accounts Receivable processes for four business units. Maintained fixed asset records and recorded purchases, disposals and depreciation of assets. Completed month end closing activities including reconciling bank accounts for the four different business units, reconciling and monitoring petty cash usage and transferring expense transactions to the appropriate GL accounts. Made various GL entries as needed. Collaborated daily with the Accounts Payable clerk and Controller to ensure the Accounting and Finance processes were running efficiently.● A/R duties included payment applications, collections activities, daily bank deposits, sending invoices andstatements to customers and researching any questions from staff and customers● Completed a major Netsuite project to transition from manually mailing paper invoices and statements toautomate sending them via email● Reworked existing collections policy and implemented a clear and structured policy based on consistent timelines and days that invoices were outstanding● Initiated project to add an online customer payment portal integration to Netsuite that would allow customers to pay invoices online and view historical account data● Participated in strategic planning sessions on both the business unit and company-wide level

Omaha

Collaborated with 25 different research labs and their staff to place orders and ensure purchases and expenses were allowable under the terms of their federal or state funded accounts. Performed monthly verification of all charges posted to over 350 different cost center and grant accounts. Obtained, verified and filed necessary documentation in accordance with UNMC, Eppley and individual grant requirements. Ensured invoices and payments were processed in a timely manner. Prepared and verified allowable travel expense reimbursement reports.● Reconciled purchase card charges and gather necessary documentation from 6 different cardholders on a weeklybasis● Verified recurring charges using several different reporting databases● Prepared journal entries as needed● Confirmed internal charges from 22+ different core research facilities at UNMC and other NU campuses● Assisted in year end budgeting and closing journal entries

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Provided unit administrative and technical services and support to Grace Abbott School of Social Work (GASSW), William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies (WBILS), Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy (GATSA), and Support and Training for the Evaluation of Programs (STEPs). Managed all office functions and procedures of GASSW and WBILS. Supervised Student Workers and Graduate Assistants. Functioned as confidential support to the Directors of GASSW, WBILS and STEPs. Worked proficiently with other departments and agencies inside and outside of the Nebraska University System. Used SAP regularly to review budgets and track expenses. Enter STEPs contract information into MavGrants.● Oversaw state funded budget of $1.54 million as well as several NU Foundation and revolving funds accounts● Was responsible for all GASSW purchasing, purchase card reconciliation, HR functions, faculty workload compliance and reporting● Ensured accurate and timely entry of project agreements between STEPs and community partners into MavGrants● Partnered with faculty to monitor grant progress and ensure expenditures are allowable under the grant terms● Spearheaded structured initiative to ensure that new adjunct faculty have access to all necessary resources● Served on Personnel Committee and various Search Committees

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Verified eligibility and recorded in PeopleSoft database software all 3rd party scholarships. Determined initial eligibility and verify renewal eligibility for UNO tuition remission scholarships. Answered phone calls, in person, and email inquiries regarding scholarships, eligibility, and renewal criteria for numerous UNO and 3rd party scholarships.● Performed monthly reconciliations on approximately $2.6 million in scholarship funds awarded to UNO students● Tracked academic progression and verified student eligibility for over $10 million in funding for the Susan T. Buffett and College Opportunities Scholarships● Collaborated with academic departments to award nearly 100 separate departmental scholarships

Omaha

Guided students through UNO’s graduate degree programs. Processed, reviewed, and ensured completeness and accuracy of graduate applications for certificate, masters and doctorate programs, transcripts, and resident tuition application daily. Engaged in outreach through numerous recruiting events in the community.● Made workflow recommendations to improve efficiency in the processing of Graduate School applications● Designed and implemented new Resident Tuition Application● Volunteered to assist with Commencement Ceremonies

Omaha

Worked with large numbers of students to complete their Financial Aid awards. Communicated with students in person, on the phone and via email. Delivered challenging news to students with compassion and empathy. Reported policy and requirement changes to students and staff set forth by the Dept of Education and/or MCC. Reviewed all incoming documents for accuracy and completeness. Assisted in verification and processing of student Financial Aid files.● Reviewed and linked high volumes of student documents using the ImageNow system● Delivered quarterly Financial Aid preparedness presentations to audiences of new and current students● Initiated updated communication strategies to ensure information was targeted to, and easily understood by students

Answered life insurance related policy questions.

Tracked and organized financial commitments made by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies.Prepared monthly inter-departmental billings.Performed various other office related duties.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Accounting Society, Institute of Management Accountants Delta Sigma Phi

Certified Public Manager