Amber Myers
Carson City,NV
Summary
Driven, detail oriented professional seeking a position to utilize my current education and skills while open to continued education. Desire to work with a team to cultivate a positive environment while meeting and exceeding assigned duties and department goals. Strong background in accounting, office management and social services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Financial Accountant/Office Manager
J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
Reno, NV
03.2017 - 07.2025
- Responsible for management and coordination of all office operations. I provided streamlined operational guidance & administrative support to principals and employees to include - benefits administration, writing contracts, full cycle A/P and A/R, expense reports, monthly and yearly company financial reports and meetings, assist with company budget creation & management, project proposals, office management, and client relations. Eliminated bookkeeping inaccuracies by implementing a proper check and balances system and correct coding in accounting software. Coordinated and successfully lead the transition from Quickbooks to new accounting system that better fit the company needs. Responsible for company accounting and payroll functions, managed inventory, new hire orientation, interviews, and oversaw employee and relations. Project accounting and management. Responsible for 30+ projects (at a time) from start to finish, creating project contracts, project accounting & budget management, monthly invoices, accounts receivable, sub-consultant relations, invoices and contracts, monthly project meetings. Built and maintained rapport with new and existing clients to meet the goal of retaining satisfied clients, planned & executed large bi-yearly client appreciation events.
Social Worker III
State of Nevada
Reno, NV
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Investigative Social Worker. Conducted comprehensive investigations of reports received for child abuse/neglect, interview & assess families, provided services and community referrals to families based on their needs, maintained detailed case notes, participated and scheduled multi-disciplinary meetings, worked closely with local police departments, detectives, medical providers, therapists, teachers and other community providers, schedule & attend children s medical appointment, interpret medical records, Developed, implemented and managed case plans for legal cases, monitored client compliance with case plan and court orders, provided referrals and assistance to parents in crisis. Responded to critical issues & emergencies to provide intervention services & support, used my extensive knowledge of federal, state and locals laws and policies that pertain to the health & safety of children, understand how laws & policies affect legal & non-legal cases, maintain caseload of 20+ at a time, wrote detailed court reports (Petitions and Dispositional reports), presented cases in Family Court, testified in criminal cases when needed, attended court hearings & trials in Family Court representing the County. In depth knowledge of NRS432B laws as they pertain to the cases I managed. Chosen one of six Social Workers chosen to work at the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center to investigate Fatalities & Near Fatality cases, sexual abuse and extreme abuse neglect cases that involve intense investigations with many difference community partners. Worked closely with police, medical, school and other professionals to ensure thorough investigations.
Family Services/ Employment & Training Specialist
State of Nevada
Reno, NV
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Processed Food Stamp and Medicaid applications, interviewed clients, determined eligibility for assistance programs, made referrals to community resources for clients needing additional services. Conducted employment training programs to enhance skills and resumes for unemployed population. Created training materials and presentations. I Implemented a homeless outreach program to assist homeless clients in obtaining Food Stamps and providing resources. This program made it possible for homeless clients to talk directly to a caseworker and turn in needed forms at the shelter as transportation to and from the Welfare office was difficult and often prevented those clients from obtaining much needed services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carson Highschool
Carson City, NV2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV08-2006
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Data entry
- Account reconciliation
- Financial stability knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Internal auditing
- Expense tracking
- Budget development
- Revenue recognition
- Debt management
- Financial planning
- Error-free budget reporting
- Cash flow management
- Payroll processing
- Balance sheet preparation
- A/P and A/R
- Financial software expertise
- Financial statement preparation
- Profits and losses tracking
- Journal entry preparation
- Budget preparation
- General ledger accounting
- Decision-making
- Balance sheets
- General ledger
- Financial data analysis
- Accounting processes
- Financial statements
- Quickbooks, Deltek Ajera proficient
- Payroll management
- Annual reports
- Report preparation
- Accounting principles
- Financial management
- Financial projections
- Account reconciliation specialist
Certification
Notary Public - State of Nevada 21-5348-03 Exp. June 2029
Awards
August 2013- Can Prevent Task Force "Christine Nagey-Johnson award for Excellence in CPS investigations for child abuse & neglect prevention." award recipient. I was recognized for my "outstanding dedication and work with families in the community and always giving my all to each and every individual" I work with.
September 2013- The Alliance for Victims Rights "Essence of Advocacy" I was the first Social Worker in the department to be nominated for this award. I nominated for this award for my work on an extreme child neglect/failure to thrive case I worked on with the Sparks Police Department Detectives. This case involved the Family and Legal Court system, intense prolonged investigations, and working with community resources to obtain the correct care for the involved child.
Timeline
Project Financial Accountant/Office Manager
J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2025
Social Worker III
State of Nevada
02.2007 - 03.2010
Family Services/ Employment & Training Specialist
State of Nevada
02.2007 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Carson Highschool
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Nevada, Reno