Angela M. Rains
Arlington
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer-Procurement Services
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Purchases goods and services for 14 departments across UTA, ensuring compliance with state laws and adherence to procurement policies and procedures; enters PO and change order data in UT Share, including funding and service term/contract date changes, and ensures proper documentation is present in case of audit; facilitates the solicitation of the informal and formal bid process, which involves creating specification sheets, attending pre-bid meetings with UTA staff/faculty, vendors and the HUB Office; collaborates with Disbursements, HUB Office, departments and vendors to ensure accurate payment of invoices against Purchase Orders; records purchase order data in monthly HUB/LBB reports; provides excellent service to internal and external customers
Accountant II
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the monthly budget reconciliation in UT Share of 220+ cost centers across 6 departments, totaling approximately $7 million; utilized MARS and Excel to create and distribute Monthly Financial Management reports for 6 departments and 220+ cost centers; processed budget transfers and Easy Correct journal transactions; executed position funding changes for staff and faculty; performed financial queries and analyzed corresponding data; collaborated with the Provost’s Office, Business Office Manager, and College Business Officer to request new cost centers; performed the monthly audit of both NFLP and NSL grant programs, ensuring grant program compliance with both institutional and federal policy; recipient of Maverick Performance Excellence Award for work on grant programs
Accounting Specialist
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Reconciled the monthly budgets of 41 cost centers across 5 departments in UT Share, totaling approximately $2 million; processed Easy Correct journal transactions in Sahara; reviewed and submitted expense reports for a travel-heavy cost center, achieving and maintaining a 90% accuracy rate; facilitated travel-expense and monthly Sahara reconciliation training for multiple faculty and staff at the departmental-level; communicated with multiple vendors throughout the country and in coordination with Disbursements and Procurement to process invoices for both PO and non-PO vouchers; entered Mav eShop requisitions in UT Share; reconciled monthly ProCard statements; performed financial queries and analyzed corresponding data; collaborated with multiple departments across UTA in the preparation and submittal of the annual operating reports for the NFLP and NSL grant programs; responsible for the ongoing monthly audit of both NFLP and NSL grant programs, ensuring grant program compliance with both institutional and federal policy
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Interpreted and implemented teacher lesson plans; interacted with MISD BIC/Phoenix Academy and elementary students and encouraged them to complete work in a timely manner; maintained an orderly and respectful classroom environment; took attendance and completed daily points sheets for each student
Owner/Photographer
Angela Marie Photography
Mansfield, Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Created both a business and marketing plan to reach potential customers; utilized various social media platforms for advertising purposes; communicated with customers regarding scheduling, locations and photography packages; edited photographs using Lightroom and Photoshop; ordered online prints and created various photography projects using Mpix/Shutterfly
Mortgage Loan Processor Assistant
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Great Falls, Montana
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted loan officers in completing mortgage applications in a timely manner from origination to closing; interacted with customers on a daily basis and provided information regarding mortgage types, interest rates, and loan status; coordinated with title companies, obtaining titles and completing settlement statements; attended closings in absence of loan officer
Office Manager
A.W.A.R.E., Inc.
Great Falls, Montana
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepared profit analysis documents; completed Medicaid billing for over 600 clients; compiled, reviewed and approved timecards for approximately 25 employees; completed employee orientations; wrote purchase orders for local vendors
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Joseph Eve and Company
Great Falls, Montana
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Updated, corrected, and typed audit reports; prepared accounting papers; compiled both personal and business tax files
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-2004
Timeline
Buyer-Procurement Services
The University of Texas at Arlington
10.2024 - Current
Accountant II
The University of Texas at Arlington
07.2024 - 10.2024
Accounting Specialist
The University of Texas at Arlington
11.2023 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
Owner/Photographer
Angela Marie Photography
01.2016 - Current
Mortgage Loan Processor Assistant
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
01.2005 - 01.2006
Office Manager
A.W.A.R.E., Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Joseph Eve and Company
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University