Crystal Nevin Email & Phone Number

Douglasville, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

• Manage the accounting functions of the Division of Investment Services, which services two Georgia pension funds and three smaller funds, all with separate accounting records and reporting, in accordance with US governmental GAAP.• Supervise daily accounting responsibilities such as cash, transactions, positions, and accruals reconciliations to our custodian bank, ensuring accurate records and receipt of income and capital gains in accordance with the tax laws of 50 countries, and communicating with other departments and our bank when there are potential errors.• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including accrual journal entries, reconciliations, and internal and external financial and performance reporting for each of the five funds.• Prepare annual financial and performance reporting for investment functions for two pensions in coordination with my general accounting counterparts in each pension fund.• Create and maintain strong internal controls to prevent or detect errors or fraud, monitoring and adjusting them as risk and technology changes.• Lead and develop my team of five according to the company’s and the individuals’ needs, with attention to integrity, respect, fairness, resilience, training/cross-training, and communication.• Cultivate and maintain a strong working relationship, good communication, and trust with upper management, my team, other departments, and external parties to enable easy collaboration and problem solving on both big picture issues and small details.• Research, analyze data, and trouble-shoot accurately and quickly when something unusual occurs or questions arise from management or other teams.• Promoted to manager May 1, 2019.

Greater Atlanta Area

You want your manuscript to be a remarkable reading experience. When you work with me, you get someone who will help coach you and guide you to improve your writing but also someone who is advocating for your audience, the readers. You’ll have someone on your side helping to strengthen your story and eliminate distracting errors. You will get a final product that is engaging and polished, one that you’re proud and excited to have others read.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managed the accounting functions of the Department of Public Safety including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Grants, and Payroll as well as two direct and up to thirteen indirect report employees• Ensured that the Department’s accounting records were kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and with policies and procedures issued by various state agencies• Timely prepared and submitted year-end reporting information for the State Accounting Office for inclusion in the State of Georgia’s CAFR and BCR• Developed, implemented, maintained, and documented internal controls over accounting functions• Collaborated with other departments, such as budgeting and purchasing, to ensure good communication and smooth processing of transactions, particularly for year-end close• Provided courteous and prompt support for internal and external customers• Researched, reviewed, and commented on policies and procedures changes from the State Accounting Office• Coached employees and monitored their progress to ensure departmental goals were achieved or exceeded; mentored team members to achieve their career goals• Maintained a positive working relationship with the Department of Audits and Accounts and the State Accounting Office• Spoke at the 2016 Georgia Fiscal Management Council conference as part of a panel on internal controls, as requested by the State Accounting Office; received positive feedback on my contribution

Greater Atlanta Area

• Reliably went above and beyond to meet challenging deadlines while still participating in extra projects and taking on additional administrative responsibilities• Researched and commented on various policies, procedures, and standards from GASB and State Accounting Office• Provided support for internal and external customers• Acted as a technical resource for the State Auditor and division leadership• Effectively communicated business cases, technical information, and policy summaries• Performed Statewide data analysis using PeopleSoft data and P-Card data• Participated in the NSAA Peer Review program• Repeatedly recognized for top performance through fast-track promotions and selection for high-priority projects and responsibilities• Ensured that my division had sufficient procedures in place to audit GASB standards and that audit procedures followed standards established by the AICPA and GAGAS • Over time, responsible for managing the audit of all nine opinion units of the CAFR, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Required Supplementary Information• Supervised financial and federal compliance audits• Supervised, reviewed the work of, and provided feedback to a team of auditors in the completion of assigned engagements and other tasks; mentored team members to achieve their career goals• Dependably got the best work out of my team as demonstrated by several of my team members earning promotions while I was their Audit Supervisor• Presented annual training on audit procedures as well as training on software and its usage or other topics as needed• Performed Statewide planning and data analysis including obtaining data, maintaining and creating scripts to analyze data, selecting items for auditor review, and preparing files for auditor use• Responsible for interviews, hiring, and orientation of new staff• Implemented policies and procedures related to the adoption of new software

Python Project For Data Science

This badge earner demonstrates foundational Python skills for working with data. This includes: understanding the role of a Data Scientist.

Python For Data Science And Ai

Learn the core skills in Python such as critical data structures, programming fundamentals, and experience with core libraries for data.

Data Science Methodology

Describe what a data science methodology is and why data scientists need a methodology. Apply the six stages in the Cross-Industry Process.

Tools For Data Science

This course taught me to use and share Jupyter Notebooks with Python, including its features and tools. It also taught us a little bit.

Data Science Orientation

This course gave a good understanding of why data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning are revolutionizing the way.

Bachelors Of Business Administration, Accounting

Various Courses For Copyediting And Developmental Editing (As Listed Below)

Book Mapping for Developmental Editors Developmental Editing of Fiction: Advanced Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate.

General Proofreading: Theory And Practice, >90%