Bookkeeper / Controller

Overview:- Bookkeeper for K-5 school of 1,000+ students and 120+ staff, plus administrative support rolesPerform accounting in coordination with district office and compliant with statues / policies- Use central accounting system to track financials, issuing checks and reporting. Use Microsoft Office for ancillary functions- Secure and maintain all financial records; compile reports and submit records for monthly internal audit, and for annual closing and external auditPurchasing:- Receive requisitions from 120+ staff; verify availability of funds across multiple funding sources- Administer all e-Commerce accounts- Organize requisitions and purchase orders for efficient tracking- Maintain continuous workflow for timely coordination of approvals and orders- Maintain vendor information, including W-9 and 1099- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with vendors / suppliers- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal resources; provide training and guidance to ensure compliance / efficiencyAccounts Payable:- Process invoices and statements with two-way and three-way matching- Handle complex distribution of funds from multiple sources- Control restricted and non-restricted distributions- Ensure expenditure of Board-allocated funds within disbursement deadlines- Reconcile invoice and statement discrepancies by timely vendor / purchaser communicationCollection of Fees and Activity Funds:- Train and enforce collection procedures; control and receipt collections for fundraisers, field trips, fees, concessions etc. by teachers, assistants, volunteers and support staff- Reconcile all collections and make bank deposits- Perform monthly bank / internal ledger reconciliation; provide reporting to school administration and district officePayroll Support:- Verify staff time accounting; coordinate extended-leave request completion and submission; document and submit salary supplements. Daily verification of substitute teachers.

Established and led highly active non-profit Tennessee corporation, recognized as a 501(c)(3) School Support Organization. Managed major fundraising projects and volunteers; coordinated annual budgeting and finances for the organization.

Co-led active school support organization, managed major fundraising projects and volunteers, and coordinated budgeting and finances for organization

Developed and distributed newsletters and other correspondence for organization, assisted with major fundraising projects and volunteers

• Launched, led and directed business operations for healthcare provider of home medical equipment and retail supplies, respiratory and infusion therapy services• Managed finances, including budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll• Managed divisional cash flow and integration of profits into corporate accounting structure• Developed and implemented business processes, policies and procedures • Implemented reimbursement strategies for third-party insurance claims and private ¬pay customers• Achieved and maintained Accreditation with Commendation from The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)• Developed and negotiated vendor and provider agreements including third-party payer contracts and healthcare facility contracts• Managed human resources, retail processes and quality patient services• Participated on corporate board of directors governing the Reeves-Sain Family of Medical Services• Contributed to corporate business plans including long term projects, annual goals, and forecasting• Developed marketing and advertising strategies• Developed comprehensive service proposals and contracts

Accountable for development of programs and marketing to referral sources in medical community for startup division