Annabel Baldwin
Bryan,TX
Summary
Hardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting over 8 years of accountant experience with 25 years of government service. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and assisting with internal and external audits.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accountant
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Provided training and guidance to staff members on various accounting topics such as GAAP principles and company policies.
Accountant I/II
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between finance department activities and operations.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Completed budget plans for approval and submission by managerial staff.
- Provided training and guidance to staff members on various accounting topics such as GAAP principles and company policies.
Account Clerk III
County of Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.2008 - 10.2016
- Processed accounts receivable payments and deposits.
- Prepared journal entries, entered data into accounting system, and maintained general ledgers.
- Assisted with month-end close process by preparing accruals and adjusting entries.
- Generated spreadsheets to track daily transactions, expenses, revenues..
- Prepared checks for payment of accounts payable invoices.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, local laws related to accounting operations.
- Created and filled out Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Maintained accounts payable operations by entering vendor bills, printing checks and setting up electronic debits.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Senior Collections Representative
County of Fresno
Fresno, CA
01.1999 - 12.2008
- Reviewed and updated customer accounts on a daily basis.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce delinquency rates.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers in arrears.
- Maintained accurate records of collections activities and payments received.
- Researched customer disputes and resolved issues in a timely manner.
- Worked collaboratively with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2017
Skills
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Budget Administration
- Government Accounting
- Financial Data Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Data Analysis
- PeopleSoft
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - 05.2024
Accountant I/II
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 09.2021
Account Clerk III
County of Fresno
12.2008 - 10.2016
Senior Collections Representative
County of Fresno
01.1999 - 12.2008
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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