Anthony Stephenson
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Financial Reporting and Capital Projects
Gwinnett County Public School
06.2023 - Current
- Manage professional and support staff in administering budget office operations for all programs in the Gwinnett County Public School System
- Supervise the annual budget development process while accurately accounting for capital expenditures in the SPLOST program
- Prepare various financial studies and report for external and internal stake holders
- Successfully implemented new budgeting software for the 2018 budget cycle
- Manage the capital building program to ensure compliance with GADOE policies as it relates to state capital outlay
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues relating to capital projects to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner.
Assistant Director - Budgets
Gwinnett County Public School
04.2012 - 06.2023
- Manage professional and support staff in administering budget office operations for all programs in the Gwinnett County Public School System
- Supervise the annual budget development process while accurately accounting for capital expenditures in the SPLOST program
- Prepare various financial studies and report for external and internal stake holders
- Successfully implemented new budgeting software for the 2018 budget cycle
- Manage the capital building program to ensure compliance with GADOE policies as it relates to state capital outlay
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues relating to capital projects to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner.
Budget Manager
Gwinnett County Public School
12.2007 - 04.2012
- Assist with annual development and management of GCPS operating and special revenue funds budget
- Upload annual budget into PeopleSoft
- Manage and maintain PeopleSoft ledgers for financial reporting and data integrity
- Conduct financial analysis and research on trends to aid in the decision-making process
- Assist local school bookkeepers and principals with local school budgets.
Senior Accountant
Georgia Public Broadcasting
04.1997 - 12.2007
- Analyze, research and evaluate financial data and reports
- Plan and conduct monthly and annual closeout of accounts
- Prepare, monitor and review various accounting documents such as: Journal entries, invoices, contracts and agreements, cash reports, general ledger, encumbrances and expenditure reports
- Developed and implement accounts receivable procedures that increased revenue and significantly reduced uncollectable accounts
- Act as liaison between external auditors and finance department
- Increased productivity through team building, while enhancing employee morale
- Supervise Accounting Technician.
Accounting Manager
Volunteers of America, Inc.
03.1993 - 04.1997
- Direct the development of program budgets: manage program billing and claims, contractual negotiations and compliance
- Prepare special financial studies and reports
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of divisional financial procedures
- Perform divisional audits
- Meet with program staff to review financial matters of program
- Negotiated all outside vendor contracts which reduced cost by $250,000+
- Implemented new accounting system, which significantly improve vendor tracking, central purchasing and reports
- Supervise and train clerical staff.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia12.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance -
Bernard Baruch College
New York, New York06.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Word
- Excel (advanced)
- Access
- PowerPoint
- PeopleSoft
Timeline
Director – Financial Reporting and Capital Projects
Gwinnett County Public School
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Director - Budgets
Gwinnett County Public School
04.2012 - 06.2023
Budget Manager
Gwinnett County Public School
12.2007 - 04.2012
Senior Accountant
Georgia Public Broadcasting
04.1997 - 12.2007
Accounting Manager
Volunteers of America, Inc.
03.1993 - 04.1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Clayton State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance -
Bernard Baruch College
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