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Fort Yates, Nd

Responsible for all accounting, business and operations for the Catholic Indian Mission located on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in Ft. Yates, ND. The Catholic Indian Mission (CIM) is a non-profit organization that serves the native population in Sioux County. Administered and ensured compliance with all accounting and financial procedures and practices for numerous grant and loan funds. Funds consisted of private foundation grants in addition to public, private and tribal organizations. Examples include, Raskob Foundation, Koch Foundation, Small Business Administration, EANs, CARES-ESSER Funds, Tribal Development Fund grants and state grants. Developed policy and procedure manuals to include, but not limited to accounting and audit, employee, HR and general office management and functions. Prepared, analyzed and approved all accounting and financial documents for organization to include, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, budget, monthly financial statements, payroll and audit documents.

Bismarck, Nd

Supported materials procurement and management, nomenclature, automated control systems, and sConceptualized and executed strategic initiatives to support operational efficiency in daily tasks while cementing best practices for material management at distribution/transmission facilities in four states. Analyzed internal functions to identify potential risks; employed efficient mitigation strategies that streamlined inventory processes and bolstered efficiency. Approved inventory orders, maintained accurate records, cataloged materials, and facilitated continuous process improvements. Statistical analysis to support inventory management best practices throughout organization.

Bismarck, Nd

Performed complex financial tasks, including accounting and unitization, for capital assets valued at over $1B to support operational functions for power cooperative. Analyzed complex financial transactions, reviewed contracts, and oversaw technical records for large capital assets to ensure accurate financial accounting for critical assets. Unitized several major capital assets, including a $4B electrical generation power plant in Midwestern U.S., to support operational enhancements

United States

Utilized Deltek Vision for project accounting and billing for telecommunications engineering • Demonstrated expertise in project-related accounting, especially related to engineering • Managed spending, reporting, auditing, and closeouts for RUS Federal Government issued Engineering Service Contracts. Lead audits for closeouts of RUS Federal Government Contracts

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

Coordinated all daily office operations, supervised team of 30 local employees, directed fleet of 15 vehicles, interfaced between departmental groups, conducted accounting operations, utilized financial software, and performed administrative duties to ensure organizational success. Oversaw all HR practices including recruitment, hiring, training, and regulatory compliance to secure highest performing staff that collectively worked towards achieving organizational targets. Conducted all financial operations including monthly accounting, invoicing, payroll, contractual spending, time sheet approval, and internal audits, for office to foster fiscal responsibility while ensuring consistent profitability. Created financial and tax reporting systems for state, federal, and tribal agencies to enhance speed and accuracy of financial processing.Designed new tracking document to more effectively manage spending, reporting, auditing, and closeouts for RUS Federal Government issued Engineering Service Contracts. Lead audits for closeouts of RUS Federal Government Contracts

Office and personnel management, accounting and financial management for Surety Plus, Inc. using QuickBooks software, financial and escrow account management for clients, insurance and bonding, marketing, administrative management training for clients. Co-authored several training publications related to business management and accounting in the construction industry as well as facilitated workshops and provided training and consulting work for SD Department of Transportation, Cheyenne River SiouxTribe, Rough Rider Industries, Montana Dakota Utilities, Crow Tribe of Montana, Ft. Peck Tribe in Mt. Provided services in preparing SBA 8(a) loan applications, grants and bonding services for clients.

Bachelors, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Fundraising Board for Charles Hall Youth Services Board Member for National Autism Association Active.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting And Business/Management