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Nashville, Tn, Us

Managed month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closing activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, revenue allocations and analyses. Managed certain chart of account structures and assisted with set-up and reviews within ERP system. Provided managerial direction and oversaw all aspects of performance management for direct report. Measured and held direct report accountable for meeting defined performance standards; provided feedback to direct report via regular check-ins. Oversaw and ensured the development of direct report; provided coaching through their personal growth in functional expertise, communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with peers and other groups with which we worked closely. Evaluated the processes and procedures used by my team; Identified opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency, and served as an advocate for change. Worked collaboratively across departments with leaders, particularly with Financial Planning & Analysis group. Prepared over 100 fund level & investment group financial statements as part of our annual Mutual Fund Profitability reporting process and presented profitability results to our two Fund Boards.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

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Via acquisition of The Advisory Board Company:Facilitated and completed monthly close procedures. Calculated and created monthly revenue transactions averaging $5.6 million, maintained deferred revenue and unbilled accounts receivable, including securing fees at risk and performing a monthly reconciliation of deferred revenue and unbilled. Oversaw the monthly invoice process averaging $4.5 million which included reviewing the preparation of the Staff and Senior Accountants. Assisted in the business development process by reviewing all engagement contracts and related budgets for accounting accuracy. Reviewed the setup of all contracts and projects in accounting system for accuracy, including contract values, invoice schedules and revenue schedules. Calculated and prepared monthly payroll journal entry. Reviewed weekly expenses and associated cost center Reclass journal entry. Assisted in developing policies, procedures, processes and workflows. Supervised a team of three.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Facilitated and completed monthly close procedures. Calculated and created monthly revenue transactions averaging $5.6 million, maintained deferred revenue and unbilled accounts receivable, including securing fees at risk and performing a monthly reconciliation of deferred revenue and unbilled. Oversaw the monthly invoice process averaging $4.5 million which included reviewing the preparation of the Staff and Senior Accountants. Assisted in the business development process by reviewing all engagement contracts and related budgets for accounting accuracy. Reviewed the setup of all contracts and projects in accounting system for accuracy, including contract values, invoice schedules and revenue schedules. Calculated and prepared monthly payroll journal entry. Reviewed weekly expenses and associated cost center Reclass journal entry. Assisted in developing policies, procedures, processes and workflows. Supervised a team of three.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Facilitated and completed monthly close procedures. Managed the process of posting and reviewing journal entries in the general ledger accounting software. Managed and maintained the Company’s time and expense automated software application and related tasks. Calculated and analyzed revenues and expenses to ensure proper recording on a monthly basis. Performed detailed reviews of client invoices and assisted in the management of accounts receivable. Performed detailed reviews of accounts payable transactions. Perform detailed reviews of consultant expense reports and related documentation. Maintained records and information pertaining to client engagements. Managed client contact for the accounting department. Drafted accounting policies and procedures for respective tasks and responsibilities.

Oversight of all aspects of financial operations, including Accounts Payable and Receivables, GL maintenance, reconciliations, payroll, tax reporting and the preparation of Financial Statements, providing financial oversight and guidance for all entities

Identified and oversaw the compliance of Federal Regulations and accounting on various grants awarded to the City. Responsible for the accounting and reporting of financial resources that were restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditures for capital improvement projects; oversaw the appropriation of Federal grant awards, including the compilation and reconciliation of accounting data on grant expenditures and submissions for reimbursement to grant agencies; and tracked and provided up-to-date accounting analysis on the availability of project funding sources, expenditures to date, and job status.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Us

Assisted in developing policies, procedures, processes and workflows. Supervised and trained a team of five. Analyzed, researched, and interpreted The Stafford Act and other FEMA policies governing federal disaster funds. Reviewed completed audit report and work papers submitted by team members for accuracy.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Us

Assisted in developing policies, procedures, processes and workflows. Analyzed accounting records and processes of city, county and state agencies, as well as Independent School Districts, Hospitals and other Non-profit organizations. Audited for compliance with The Stafford Act and other FEMA policies.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Us

Prepared individual, partnership, and corporation tax returns. Completed detailed general ledger review. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Completed general accounting and data entry in QuickBooks and Intact.

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Us

Prepared individual tax returns. Gained oversight of tax, including fixed assets and depreciation, business income and expense, itemized deductions, and a partnership and S corporation pass-through.

Masters Of Business Administration, Banking And Financial Services Professionals

Bachelors Of Science In Business Administration, Accounting

Accounting