Dasha Chandler-Thompson, Ace (Finance) Email & Phone Number

Schererville, In, Us

Gary, Indiana, United States

Gary Chicago International Airport

Greater Chicago Area

Manage the overall operation of the facility in cooperation with the local management team.Manage the reconciliation process and provide oversight of all revenue transactions for Pace contract.Prepare month end accruals and analysis, monthly forecasting and budgeting using Hyperion software.Manage all accounting functions including: payroll, billing (including trip editing), accounts payable & receivable, fare collection and reconciliation, budget preparation, benefit costs management, and all financial and operational reporting requirements for First Transit, and PACE.Manage accounting and payroll clerks, supervise all cash handling and investigate discrepancies as needed.Make recommendations to the General Manager as needed as a result of financial and operational investigations. Recommend changes in policy and procedures.Direct the accomplishment of special projects involving the analysis of data, the collection of information and identifies areas of concern, makes recommendations for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Complete all minority DBA reporting to PACE.Reconcile and submit monthly billing to PACE for reimbursement for revenue para-transit service.Ensure that all contractual and legal obligations/mandates are met.Manage the security of petty cash, procurement cards and manual checks including reconciliation.Maintain contract files, prepare correspondence, manage account records and schedules.Assist in the coordination of employee benefits at the contract level.Input and extract data from fleet MIS system to provide data for management and client.Manage the procurement of office equipment and supplies JDE. Reconcile inventory.Complete daily analysis of fleet operation, productivity and liquidated damages using Trapeze software.Assist with daily trip-edit at close of daily business to prepare for billing and financial reporting.

Completed all previously assigned duties as Service Center Admin.Complete all accounting, bookkeeping and payroll functions using Web-hosted Quick books, IOI Payroll, and FACTS.Managed tuition collections and audited accounts on a weekly basis to develop reports .Completed grant application analysis and awarded financial assistance to families as needed. Made recommendations regarding financial decisions and advisory in operational decisions.School-wide administrator over Power-School program for scheduling and attendance. Managed report card processes and finalized all student records through Power-School.Maintained employment records and compliance and handled all related issues. Compiled financial and enrollment data reports for submission to the Office of Catholic Schools.Configured MAP testing program to benchmark student academic progress. Maintain tuition tracking using QuickBooks and FACTS Tuition Management Systems. Created monthly billing statements for all student families and completed all correspondence between school and tuition paying families.Act as administrator for Archdiocesan Procurement Card and reconcile Credit Cards monthly while providing a budget analysis for credit card usage.Complete all A/P and A/R functions for the school. Managed all purchasing of office and janitorial suppliesManaged and maintained all scholarships, grants, and awards for students. Manage and maintain the financial position of the church and school and completed all financial reporting to the Diocese on a monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis.Maintained all financial decisions, advisory in operational decisions, and managed all staff. Instruct parish and school in regards to proper financial collections, recording, and reporting. Managed religious education program in regards to purchasing all supplies and curriculum, tracking tuition and donations.Managed parish giving and food pantry programs as well as any special programs throughout the year.

Complete all bookkeeping functions for 8 parishes and schools.Complete all payroll functions for 52 parishes and schools using ADP PC/PW Payroll for Windows and/or Interlogic Outsourcing, Inc. (IOI) internet-based software.Manage day-to-day functions of parishes and schools to make certain that Best Business Practices are followed.Assist with any Pastoral Center related issues within parishes and schools with regards to Human Resources and legal issues working directly with the V.A.C. as well as the Bishop.Act as an advisory for parishes and schools regarding financial matters when needed.Instruct parishes and schools proper financial collections, recording, and reporting.Secure W-9’s for all eligible vendors and file Form 1099 with the IRS. Prepare budgets, semi-annual and annual financial reports for parishes and schools to be submitted to the Archdiocese of Chicago.Completed implementation of Best Business Practices within the parishes and schools as well as participate in parish/school audits and assist with audit action plan and follow-up.Reconcile tuition payments and deposits with FACTS Tuition Management System.Train parishes and schools on QuickBooks Pro and Right Networks internet-based interface.Reconcile bank statements and prepare monthly financial reports including: balance sheets, P&L reports, and keep accurate chart of accounts records of the general ledger.Act as liaison between parishes/schools and all government agencies.