Robert O'Connor Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Apply principals of accounting and fiscal analysis to examine past & present financial transactions, prepare entries to accounts, estimate revenues & expenditures, prepare financial reports and perform other functions required to ensure the fiscal integrity of the County and/or individual departments and compliance with generally accepted accounting principals. -Responsible for submitting FSR's in a timely manner-Facilitates and coordinates with state auditors -Prepare & post journal entries-Maintain accounting records for grants-Prepare and submit biannual reports to REAC-Review and draw funds from HUD through IDIS-Communicate with other departments to ensure the completion of assigned tasks-Assist in the RFP process to procure necessary items for the department-Assist in preparing SEFA-Research topics in the Uniform Guidance-Research rules and regulations specific to grants through literature such as the CSPM-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports as required-Review and approve invoices-Cost analysis on a variety of items such as adding employees & projecting future expenses to ensure future grant sustainability-Interact regularly with elected county and city officials at board meetings-Prepare and present board reports to different governing bodies-Utilize macros, power pivot, and pivot tables to gain a unique understanding of general ledger activities.

Lansing, Mi

As an audit staff member I am responsible for providing accurate accounting of the client’s financial position and assist in the process of engagements for clients through audit, journal entries and review.I am expected to communicate effectively both orally and in written forms and work with others cooperatively. My work responsibilities include perform engagements for clients that include but are not limited to audits, monitoring, fiscal management and reviews. Collect various accounting data necessary to prepare journal entries. Assist in the preparation of reports as required complying with financial reporting regulations.Recommend enhancements to accounting systems to provide a more effective mechanism for processing accounting and financial information. Follow and acknowledge firm’s policies and procedures for effective client services. Understand and follow Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, common audit procedures and techniques and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

360 E Beltline Ave Ne #200, Grand Rapids, Mi

As a Tax Intern at Dolinka VanNoord & Company, PLLP I was introduced to a multitude of matters that are expected out of any entry-level staff accountant. Dolinkas great team took a hand on approach to training their interns from the ground up. I was introduced to programs such as Prosystems Fx Engagement, Prosystems Fx Tax, Fixed Assets, and Quickbooks. Their team answered any questions interns may have had and created a very welcoming and inclusive work environment that prepares their interns for any entry-level position. While interning at Dolinka I was able to work as a team in specific industries that each intern was assigned to. I received projects from all of the partners and got to work under all of the in-charges. This experience of working under so many different individuals aided in developing soft skills such as versatility, communication, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

4633 Patterson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, Mi

As an accounting intern at WorkSquared I worked directly with the controller. My main activities included Accounts receivable, month end closing entries, collections, petty cash, job project reviews, and continuous improvement.

6191 Kraft Ave Se, Grand Rapids, Mi

As a Resident Assistant I was in charge of a floor while attending Davenport. We would hold weekly staff meetings where we would discuss event's that were happening on campus. Along with weekly meetings we would also pull weekly duty, work the front desk, and prepare community building activities.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting, 3.48

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