Oversight of the A/P and A/R functions, Assisting in monthly financials which included oversight of the balance sheet account reconciliations, Supervising a staff of three

Oversee the Balance Sheet accounts including monthly reconciliations. Ensuring Revenue is recorded accurately and timely per GAAP. Assist in preparation of the monthly board reports including the Cash Flow Statement. Collaborate and Manage the financial aspects of our expansion cities from pre-implementation through full implementation. Handle ad-hoc projects such as lock box implementation. Maintain and strengthen vendor and auditor relationships such as being the key liaison with our bank

Grant Management, Oversee the Payroll and Accounts Receivable functions, maintain vendor and auditor relationships. Manage and Develop Staff members.

Grant Management for City of Chicago, WIOA, and ISBE contracts*Prepare and Timely Submit Vouchers per funder requirements*Collaborate with Program Staff on Budgets, Variance Analysis, and Budget Revisions*Coordinate annual contracts to ensure timely execution of the required contract documents

Work with the Executive Director to create financial strategies to ensure fiscal health of the agency, implementing overall financial budget ($1.5MM), strategic planning of expenditures, creation of financial oversight. Manage and coordinate the annual budgeting process, including creation of schedules. Employ strategic framework to ensure LCBH financials maintain consistent cash-flow. Prepare and review income statement account analysis and investigate/resolve discrepancies. Maintain fixed asset records and prepare appropriate journal entries. Responsible for HR onboarding process from posting the ad through the hiring process. Maintain all required documentation and receive rent from LCBH subleases. Highlights • Coordinate finance responsibilities for submission of annual government contracts. • Serve as key point person and facilitator of all financial audits. • Entrusted with preparing and monitoring allocations for all restricted funding sources. • Designated as internal content expert to develop, implement, and manage effective internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring GAAP compliance. • Coordinate Finance Committee meetings six times annually.

Manage all accounting functions, including: A/R, A/P, Payroll, Petty Cash, Budgeting,and Bank Reconciliations. Prepared monthly/weekly financial reports for Board of Directors and Finance Committee.Highlights • Liaised with external auditors for annual financial statements and city contracts audits. • Developed and implemented cost reduction strategies, such as reducing payroll processing fees by $2,000 per annum.

(2007 to 2008 & 2011 to 2012)Reconciled monthly GL reports to Excel-based shadow system for eight operating departments. Prepared/processed journal entries, invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and petty cash. Monitored and analyzed budget variances to ensure compliance.Highlights Entrusted with accounting of all revenues/expenses for the annual fundraising gala.

Supervised volunteers in accomplishing various administrative tasks. Developed and executed office policies & procedures, ensuring organization data integrity.Highlights • Designated as Accountant handling budget preparation and cash flow analysis for a proposed conference.

Provided accounting and administrative support for an upcoming conference.Highlights • Created and implemented a Volunteer Orientation & Procedures Guide.

Prepared Individual and Gift Tax returns for Guardian/Trust clients via Pro Systems Tax.

Focused on larger, special-need multi-state (lower 48, including California) clients comprised of 1,000 employees, and their CPAs, on issue resolution. Mentored new payroll specialists on processes and procedures.Highlights • Developed and facilitated an annual review course for CPP test candidates. • Instrumental in development of team concept environment, resulting in enhanced efficiency.