Ana Stankovic
Melbourne
Summary
Positive, reliable, and analytical with solid background in ERP, GAAP, management, and financial reporting. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes and support financial decision-making. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Controller, ERP
University of Florida
02.2023 - Current
- Workday Implementation Lead for General Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Foundation Data Model (FDM) build
- Analyzes enterprise-wide information to provide Finance & Accounting leadership with the ability to strategically allocate resources to ensure the most impact
- Examines and evaluates business processes and recommends actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies
- Develops appropriate and useful measures and metrics to assess and understand university-wide impact for continuous improvement
Assistant Controller
Florida Institute of Technology
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Implemented and maintained Workday Financial Management which included modules for general ledger, fixed assets, cash, leases, grants, capital projects, endowments, accounts payable, and revenue management, and ensured system integrity of financial data, processes, and security
- Oversaw the daily operation of the accounting functional areas, which included central accounting, accounts payable, endowments, and general ledger as well as provided guidance and support to a team of accounting professionals
- Ensured timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes, general ledger integrity and financial statements preparation
- Worked with external auditors on regular and single audit and ensured timely and accurate completion of all audit schedules
- Provided team members with timely evaluations, coaching, and training to ensure effective performance
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and oversight of accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP, applicable tax regulations, and ensured accurate accounting of all financial transactions
- Special projects from Controller and CFO
Senior Accountant
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Heavy involvement in the transition from Banner to Workday accounting system focused on previous fiscal year general ledger detail transfer and ensured the accuracy of Integration Worktag Mapping
- Reviewed and analyzed all Workday Spend and Revenue categories, APRs, and made changes in the system upon Controller’s and CFO’s approval
- Assisted in building the Statement of Activities, Balance Sheet, and other financial reports out of Workday
- Led the accounting team in Workday Finance training and testing
- Worked closely with the Controller on proper current fiscal year accounting transition of general ledger to ensure adherence to GAAP and higher education industry practices
- Owned monthly analysis of general ledger reconciliation and performed adjustments as needed
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries
- Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries submitted by accountants and other departments
- Responsible for bond statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Managed short term investment
- Prepared various surveys done for the University for external and internal entities
- Special assignments from Controller and Assistant Controller
Accountant
Florida Institute of Technology
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with the implementation of Workday (FDM) with the focus on accounting transactions validation and Account Posting Rules
- Assisted in preparation of annual audit focusing on SEFA, Natural Class, and Expenses
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, verified accuracy of bank statements, and resolved discrepancies
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries
- Monitored and recorded patents
- Managed suspended journal entries
- Monitored program codes and miscellaneous income
- Assisted in reviewing and entering departmental journal entries received in Accounting Central Group
- Assisted in preparing various surveys done for the University for external and internal entities
- Backed-up month-end duties assigned to Senior Accountants
- Managed multiple projects with attention to details and deadlines
- Worked independently and took initiative to problem solve
Junior Associate of Accounting and Attestation
Prince CPA Group
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Worked under manager of accounting and attestation to help organize and plan steps to conduct the audit for different industries including mortgage, construction, and transportation
- Conducted detailed reviews, examined, and assessed accounting systems, internal controls, and financial transactions
- Reviewed backup documents in depth ensuring all the information and data is present
- Monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting activities, which included bank reconciliations, entered A/P and A/R information
- QuickBooks setup for a multitude of clients
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts to GL
- Reconciled general ledger accounts such as intercompany payables/receivables
- Maintained various spreadsheets to support financial transactions and analysis of various expenses
- Other duties as assigned
Internal Auditor
Elite Airways
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in planning of financial, operational, and special audit projects by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations
- Identified risk areas, prepared audit scope and objectives
- Interacted with multiple departments: finance, accounting, sales, operations, revenue management, and executives in pursuit of analytical data
- Interviewed key personnel to comprehend which accounting and finance tasks took place and which tasks/policies/procedures may need to be established or implemented more efficiently
- Analyzed data daily to assess accounting and financial reports by testing the documentation of transactions
- Suggested changes to internal controls and financial reporting procedures to enhance the company’s efficiency, cost effectiveness and overall performance
- Communicated findings to the President by providing information in status meetings
- Protected organization's reputation by keeping information confidential
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintained personal networks; participated in professional organizations
- Contributed to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; explored new opportunities to add value to the organization; helped others accomplish related job results as and where needed
Market Research Analyst/Revenue Management
Elite Airways
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Analyzed trends in fare usage, revenue, and markets
- Assessed and segmented customers based on market conditions
- Defined market conditions, including competitive positioning
- Developed forecasts of revenue changes
- Identified and leveraged pricing and inventory opportunities
- Formulated, analyzed, and evaluated revenue strategies
- Managed under-booking/over-booking levels for assigned markets
- Worked with RM, Scheduling, Marketing, Operations, and Distribution to ensure total revenue is being maximized
- Oversaw the pricing structure in assigned markets to ensure they perform as planned
- Managed aircraft seat inventory utilizing demand models, forecasts, and knowledge of market behavior
- Created, priced, and evaluated air-related ancillary revenue sources
- Produced ad-hoc projects related to the airline’s strategic and profitability goals
- Generated and updated analysis and reports for senior and executive management
- Prepared regular scheduled reports in Flight Operations Software and illustrated data graphically
- Planned future flights and impact on schedule through gathering of quantitative data
- Analyzed departmental scheduling of aircraft type, passenger handling, catering, and screening by reporting daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance
- Obtained and created statistical data to determine streamlining effects of logistical processes
- Benchmarked competitors in the marketplace
- Gathered data from competitors and analyzed their prices and sales
- Researched European charter market
Charter Logistics Coordinator
Elite Airways
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained Domestic and International charter sales contact list
- Flight followed and completed checklist items within FOS to ensure timely and accurate data flow
- Received and coordinated aircraft scheduling requests in accordance with crew scheduling and operations
- Effectively communicated all information to internal/external customers and flight crews as it pertains to flight logistics and client information
- Worked alongside inside sales team by assisting with inbound phone calls, inbound emails, and charter quote requests
- Maintained high level of communication and customer service
- Liaised with executive and senior management to handle requests and queries
- Developed and maintained a filling system of contracts
- Submitted and reconciled expense reports
- Assisted in preparation of policies and procedures for training in the logistics and sales department
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Forensics
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Skills
- Languages: English, Serbian, Spanish
- Software: Workday, Workday Financials, Workday Foundation Data Model, Workday Higher Education, PeopleSoft, Ellucian - Banner, Insight, CCH ProSystem, CS Practice, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office with advanced Excel, SPSS, Flight Operations System (FOS)
- Experience: ERP, GAAP, FASB, GASB, NACUBO, IFRS, Workday, Fund/Non-Profit Accounting, Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal and External Audit, Internal Controls Design, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting, Revenue Management, Market Research
Certification
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – Approved by the Board of Accountancy to sit for the exam in State of Florida. Testing in process.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Controller, ERP
University of Florida
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
Florida Institute of Technology
04.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2021 - 04.2021
Accountant
Florida Institute of Technology
06.2020 - 01.2021
Junior Associate of Accounting and Attestation
Prince CPA Group
04.2020 - 06.2020
Internal Auditor
Elite Airways
08.2019 - 03.2020
Market Research Analyst/Revenue Management
Elite Airways
03.2018 - 08.2019
Charter Logistics Coordinator
Elite Airways
10.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Forensics
Florida Institute of Technology