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Alexandria Heim

NJ

Summary

Results-driven accounting professional with experience at Belleville Board of Education, skilled in auditing support and cash flow management. Proven track record in ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations, enhancing internal controls, and optimizing fund utilization. Adept at leveraging Excel for variance analysis and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Jr. Staff Accountant

Belleville Board of Education
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintain accurate general ledger accounting following state and federal regulations, ensuring timely and compliant month-end and year-end closings.
  • Reconcile intergovernmental and intra-governmental fund activity, identify discrepancies, and work with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Audit payroll expenditures against the general ledger, partnering with HR and payroll staff to ensure correct coding and timely adjustments when needed.
  • Review and balance all district bank accounts to align with general ledger entries; promptly investigate variances and recommend corrective actions to protect district funds.
  • Monitor financial activity across multiple accounts, including student activity funds, school athletics, food service, and enterprise funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversee accounts receivable functions, verifying and tracking invoices, posting incoming payments, and resolving billing inconsistencies to maintain strong cash flow.
  • Coordinate closely with the Treasurer of School Funds and the Assistant Business Administrator to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly treasurer's report alignment.
  • Support the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by compiling financial data, maintaining schedules, and ensuring audit readiness.
  • Manage banking operations, including daily deposits and internal fund transfers (excluding food service, enterprise, and student activity accounts), ensuring secure and efficient cash handling.

Business Analyst

Belleville Board of Education
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Manage the district's Amazon purchasing account for products and services, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and optimal use of allocated funds.
  • Process federal and state reimbursement documentation to recover eligible expenditures, maximizing district funding through timely and accurate submissions.
  • Apply New Jersey school district laws and regulations related to public accounting and contracting, ensuring compliance in all purchasing and financial operations.
  • Maintain payroll and health benefits data for all employees, executing updates and corrections as needed to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Process payroll and benefit forms for new hires and employee changes, acting as a liaison between HR and finance to support smooth onboarding and transitions.
  • Compile internal financial reports and statistical analyses to provide district leadership with data-driven insights for strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Conduct financial investigations and audits of accounts, records, and reports to identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and improve internal controls.

Business Office Clerk

Belleville Board of Education
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Prepare and interpret procurement requests and statements detailing budget allocations and disbursements to support effective financial planning and accountability.
  • Oversee accounts receivable functions, verifying and tracking invoices, posting incoming payments, and resolving billing inconsistencies to maintain strong cash flow.
  • Prepare and interpret procurement requests as well as statements detailing budget allocations and disbursements to support effective financial planning and accountability.
  • Secure and manage state and federal grant funding, including ESEA, IDEA, NJSIG, FEMA, and others, tracking expenditures and reporting to ensure program compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Seton Hall University
New Jersey
07-2019

Skills

  • Auditing support
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Variance analysis
  • Excel proficiency
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Year-end closing
  • Internal controls
  • Cash flow management

Timeline

Jr. Staff Accountant

Belleville Board of Education
10.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

Belleville Board of Education
07.2020 - 10.2021

Business Office Clerk

Belleville Board of Education
01.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Seton Hall University

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