-Oversees FI$CAL operations including the maintenance and configuration of the monthly cost allocation process.-Develops improved workflow processes to and from FI$CAL to be used by accounting staff and analysts.-Responsible for performing the month-end close of each period, year-end task list and year-end close/open process.

- Reviews and analyzes client accounting records, entering adjustments and corrections in accordance with internal guidelines, Department of Finance rules and regulations, SCO policies, California Department of Human Resources policies, the State Administrative Manual, and state and federal laws.- Initiates bond cash transfers and federal drawdowns- Validates transactions and reconciles data between agency accounting records and records from the California State Controller’s Office.- Reviews, analyses, researches, and resolves errors identified in FI$Cal reports by collaborating with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable units and state control agencies.- Prepares and submits journals in FI$Cal to record, reclassify, and correct various transactions in the general ledger.- Approves FI$Cal vouchers, purchase orders, and journals for internal team-members and client agencies- Enters year-end accruals and prepares financial statements to be submitted to the State Controller.

- Reviewed and analyzed client accounting records, entering adjustments and corrections in accordance with internal guidelines, Department of Finance rules and regulations, SCO policies, California- Validated transactions and reconciled data between agency accounting records and records from the California State Controller’s Office.- Reviewed, analyzed, researched, and resolved errors identified in FI$Cal reports by collaborating with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable units and state control agencies.- Prepared and submitted journals in FI$Cal to record, reclassify, and correct various transactions in the general ledger.- Approved FI$Cal vouchers, purchase orders, and journals for internal team-members and client agencies- Entered year-end accruals and prepared financial statements to be submitted to the State Controller.

- Created several VBA macros which substantially increased efficiency, accuracy, and data accessibility. Automated several daily processes, one of which reduced the daily time requirement by 2.5 hours.- Performed annual facilities drill for California DHCS facilities, and assisted with cost allocation process.

- Prepared, reconciled, and adjusted derivative ledgers while conforming to strict regulations and deadlines.- Calculated daily finance fee accruals and prepared related month-end audit files.

- Achieved 501 © nonprofit status by filing Articles of Incorporation & IRS Form 1040 with appropriate governmental entities- Maintained cash accounting records using double-entry bookkeeping- Formulated and administered semiannual budget as approved by general vote

- Solicited charitable donations from the public. - Consistently exceeded fundraising quotas and goals

- Identified and differentiated between many native and non-native plants and grasses- Removed invasive species using hand tools and herbicides- Used GPS technology to record the progression of invasive plants.

- Consistently provided friendly service and heartfelt hospitality- Instructed groups of Boy Scouts about outdoor food preparation, portion control & proper food safety practices

- Instructed small groups of students in mathematic concepts emphasizing algebra and trigonometry- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards & setting up work areas.