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Assisting with managing a $1.3B county budget. Assigned 10 departments to assist with managing their budget.Assisting department with completing budgeting goals and supporting team development

Assisting with managing a $1.3B county budget. Assigned 10 departments to assist with managing their budget.

Utilizing Blackboard and other educational tools to provide and foster a successful educational environment in ground classes.Subject taught: Accounting- Federal Taxation- Accounting 101•Creates, distributes, and reviews the course syllabus.•Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning.•Meets with academic department chair to develop course ware and curriculum.•Presents prepared materials and supervises organized activities. •Evaluates student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental rubrics.•Maintains records of student attendance, involvement, and progress.•Teaches assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department.•Communicates with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary.•Participates in faculty meetings involving departmental updates.•Makes copies of supplementary materials for distribution in class.•Surveys students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses.

Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationParticipate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practicesParticipate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP softwareEnsure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environmentCollaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and complianceInteracts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual reportResponsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactionsAnalyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesMake recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraudPrepare detailed journal entries and account analysesAssist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returnsWork with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual reportPrepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budgetActively review and advise on financial/accounting processes

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.Maintains the general ledger.Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Similar position titles: Professor, College Educator, Adjunct InstructorI teach adult learners in the following subjects: Mathematics for Business, Hospitality and Restaurant Management and Supervision, Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing and Controlling Foodservice Costs.I create and author tests, class activities, reviews, and curriculum for the subject in accordance to the academic standards of Helms College. I proctor certification tests, administer tests and exams and grade assignments providing feedback on the assignments and tests.In my classes I have achieved an average of a 4.00 review score by students out of 5.00 on the end of class student review and feedback.

Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; invoicing; verifying financial data.Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet depreciation and commission reports; verifying information.Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling cash accounts.Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.Completes month en closing procedures to ensure accurate period financial information.

Similar position titles: Operations Manager, Assistant DirectorOverall operational management of 190 tax season agents from January through April and maintain and Full-Time staff of eight throughout the remaining of the year.• Assist in the development, maintenance and adherence of TaxSlayer.com support policy and procedures • Supply information to customer service representatives and other internal departments on actions and improvements to customer handling • Act as central command center for customer support representative and departmental needs, including system outages, training, and other items• Directs and monitors adequate staffing levels to meet quality and budget standards within the department.• Communicating and coordinating with internal departments• Adopting and promoting the values of the company• Routine customer service training• Spanish customer translation assistance, if necessary

Similar position titles: Operations ManagerOpened the production of a new line of business in March 2013. Managed the call floor and became point of contact for other supervisors and agents business and procedural concerns. Promoted to Senior Supervisor Stretch Operations Manager and assumed co-operational duties to manage a floor of 180 agents and 24 leadership staff. Interfaced with the client on operations calls and deliverables. Interviewed candidates for placement in our line of business. Removed agents from our line of business that were not performing. Managed payroll for teams and the floor. Assisted with strategic planning for line of business success.

Similar position titles: Customer Service and Sales Representative, Customer Service RepresentativeHandle inbound member service calls for cellular startup company Solavei. Assisted members with troubleshooting their phone, gaining access to pay for their monthly services and general question assistance. Created documents to assist the program in succeeding. Prior to promotion was ranked 1 out of 150 agents.

Similar position titles: Accountant, Bookkeeper, Financial AnalystAs a managing partner I oversaw the business creation and maintenance as we grew as an accounting firm. Consulted with small business owners and individuals in relation to tax and financial planning and management. Completed financial assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and customer relations. Utilized my accounting experience to service clients needs for monthly bookkeeping, budget creation and analysis, organizational redesign and not-for-profit 501c3 financial submissions.

Similar position titles: Operations Manager, Finance ManagerManaged daily office tasks of reporting sales, customer follow up and deadline driven financial submittals, while focusing on improving the local processes of reporting sales, payroll, and correspondence to corporate. Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Responsible for assisting clients with running, diagnosing, and resolving technical and accounting errors within QuickBooks. Assisted CPAs, Accountants and Bookkeepers with the benefits of their pro-advisor membership while providing excellent customer service.

Audited the financial transactions and store records of sales and clothing purchases made monthly. Verifies and posted transaction to the general ledger. Posted daily banking statements to the general ledger through use of Microsoft Dynamics. Generated monthly sales reports for five or more stores adhering to guidelines of internal reporting. Communicated and evaluated the accuracy of the data store bookkeepers entered into an excel sheet while grading the work performed and providing helpful feedback for store management.

Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining the internal accounting processes. Prepared and delivered to management, under extreme deadlines accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements. Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved collections processes. Assisted in building a job costing system for glass shower and custom glass orders.

Ensured accurate and timely processing of current period accounting data. Performed accounts receivable functions, balancing cash and posting sales invoices.