Emily Spada Email & Phone Number

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Greeley

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Community Resources Admin

I am responsible for post-award grant administration and accounting including expenditure analysis, approvals, and financial reporting for the Community Resources Department. In addition, I provide leadership and guidance to the Accounting Technician Team and ensure all output is accurate and in compliance with funding and program requirements. ● Perform a variety of professional accounting and complex technical duties associated with budgeting, classifying, recording and reporting of various fund resources, including Federal, State and County.● Provide final review and sign off for all fiscal source documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorizations, sufficiency of information and proper fund/account combinations.● Provide guidance and direction in daily work of the Accounting Technicians, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work, tracks and monitors schedules to ensure proper staffing, and provides initial and continuous training for employees as it relates to their job functions.● Provide input and recommendations into performance, coaching, hiring/firing, and employee relations issues.● Determine and implement solutions to discrepancies/inefficiencies and ensures applicable training and/or communications are administered to avoid future occurrences.● Assist the Finance Division Manager in coordinating budget processes with divisions and performing financial analysis and reporting.● Analyze and review department expenditures, accounts receivable entries, and various accounting transactions within SAP to ensure compliance with fund regulations.● Month-end close process, providing analysis, reporting and compliance oversight.● Develop grants compliance monitoring and reporting processes to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.● Review, update and evaluate internal controls, policies and procedures over program and accounting activities● Skilled in working with SAP

Community Resources Admin

I performed a variety of grant accounting for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and general funds for the Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) Division. I also was responsible for various bookkeeping, budgeting and technical duties connected with reconciling internal accounting and external project management software programs.● Performed various grant accounting services for the division, including recording appropriate accounting journal entries, reconciling cash, AP, AR, revenue and expenditure accounts and developing and monitoring budgets● Created fiscal reports for management and grantor agencies as well as ad hoc fiscal reports and spreadsheets as requested, including federal SF425 quarterly reports● Reconciled expenditures between the county and other accounting systems on a monthly basis ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance● Analyzed and reviewed funds to assure compliance with Federal, State, and Local policies, procedures, and any other rules and regulations ● Accounted for contractual agreement budgets and ensured compliance with applicable governmental and grant regulations and procedures● Reviewed fiscal source documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, sufficiency of information, proper fund/account combinations, and the proper application of any appropriate fees, refunds, collections, taxes, or discounts● Accounted for program income generated from First Time Homebuyer loans and other sub-grantees● Performed fiscal desk audits of sub-grantees receiving CDBG and HOME funds● Trained department staff on proper use of fiscal forms and updated forms as necessary● Developed written business practices/procedures for all job duties and updates as needed

Csu Extension

I was responsible for providing key office coordination and support for CSU Extension’s community programmatic efforts including: 4H Youth Development, Youth Engagement, Family Leadership Training Institute, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and community development. Other responsibilities included accounting functions, such as annual budget administration, record-keeping, invoice processing and coding, and programmatic administrative support (pre- and post-program support). Finally I managed client support communications, website development, and inventory/supply management. ● Chaired the Inclusivity Committee through professional association● Served on the Diversity Catalyst Team through Colorado State University Extension● Curriculum Developer and Publisher● Collaborated with the 4-H Youth Development team● Supervised the Business Associate; approved timesheets, provided feedback, redirection, & support, and conducted performance reviews● Assisted Division Manager with monitoring expenses relative to program budgets, and kept officials informed of budget status; prepared budget adjustments according to guidelines● Provided bi-monthly SAP budget update reports to Division Manager● Assisted with cash handling related to Extension fees, and processed deposits according to county policies through the SAP accounting platform, managed monthly budget reconciliation for the Arapahoe County Extension Fund through the SAP accounting platform● Monitored all purchases, payouts, reimbursements, and requests in order to verify accurate cost centers, accounts, and internal order numbers are recorded on necessary documentation● Managed Arapahoe County Extension social media accounts such as the website using WordPress ● Assisted with interviewing, training, and on-boarding new staff according to new and open positions within the Division

Csu Extension

I was responsible for developing, implementing, and leading 4-H Youth Development programmatic efforts for the local community while utilizing resources from Colorado State University and Extension. I built strong local community partners with schools in Arapahoe County as well as Buckley Air Force Base.● Collaborated with the 4-H Youth Development team● Managed 4-H Youth Development club chartering and 4HOnline Enrollment for the 4-H Youth Development programming on an annual basis● Handled Arapahoe County Fair entries and registrations through the FairEntry platform● Collected data from program evaluations; reported data to Division Manager quarterly● Reported data from the 4-H Youth Development programs to Colorado State University monthly and annually● Attended annual programmatic conferences and/or trainings for professional development

Csu Extension

My responsibilities included 4H Youth Development programming, clerical duties such as filing, organizing, and preparing materials for presentations, and reception. ● Courteously and effectively greeted walk-in customers, as well as by phone and through e-mail; and ascertained needs and directed citizens to the appropriate personnel or destination● Knowledgeable of county government and the programs and services provided by CSU Extension; as well as programs and services provided by the Community Resources Department in order to direct citizens to the appropriate organization or agency● Assisted in answering incoming telephone calls, kept messages and routed calls appropriately● Maintained operating and office supplies inventory for program teams● Arranged for the purchase of program and office supplies, books, equipment, etc. per county and department procedures● Assisted staff in the performance of their duties and served as a support to all office and staff functions

Campus Corps - Fort Collins, Colorado Area

I served as a Mentor, Mentor Coach, Lead Mentor Coach, Research Assistant, and AmeriCorps member in support of Campus Connections. Campus Connections Therapeutic Youth Mentoring program (previously Campus Corps) is a high-impact service opportunity at Colorado State University and a program serving local youth. Campus Connections was developed in 2009 in response to a community request for additional services for youth experiencing difficulties. ● Provided academic support to my direct mentee, mentee group, and other groups as necessary● Completed Social Justice training; planned and organized safe, fun, educational, and pro-social activities regarding social justice and public achievement● Coordinated with the Lead Mentor Coach for integrated mental health services as necessary. ● Conducted pre-lab and post-lab meetings with mentors to ensure that each lab ran smoothly● Documented Campus Corps attendance of youth and mentors● Recorded school grades and attendance of youth who were involved in the program ● Entered data into SPSS for research purposes● Coached a mentor family by providing support● Performed clerical tasks by answering and making phone calls, composing emails, and scheduling appointments

I assisted the Compliance Officer with organizing and compiling loan documentation in accordance with standards, procedures, policies, and Federal and State Audits.

● Greeted walk-in customers with respect and care, as well as by phone and through e-mail communication● Assisted with accounting functions by tracking expenses and revenues against invoices● Assisted in answering incoming telephone calls and recorded messages for the owners● Arranged for the purchase of office supplies as requested

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

● Provided guests with exceptional customer service by being a subject matter expert on all products, nutrition, services, in-store promotions, local community events and other areas of animal care and wellness.● Greeted walk-in customers with respect and care, as well as by phone and through e-mail communication● Provided customers with recommendations on various products depending on the customer's wants and needs● Assisted guests with check-out services as a cashier, provided guests with information on the self-services wash stations and set-up, and offered guests homemade treats from the bakery.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Development And Family Studies, General

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