Ashanti Mayo
Latham ,NY
Summary
Highly motivated, energetic, and goal-driven education and finance skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Proficient in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software. Career civil servant offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff, customers, and shareholders. Hardworking, dedicated and willing to go extra mile to complete goals and objectives. Looking to bring unique work experience and skill set to NYS Division of Budget in exchange for a comprehensive training and development in the NYS budget process with an opportunity for career advancement to a position in Financial Administration within NYS government.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Accountant
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
Albany, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Assisted cross-functional teams to analyze, understand, and implement program changes to improve accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental reporting guidelines.
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal educational regulations using reference manuals: Common Manual, Data Provider Instructions, Guarantee Agency Financial Reporting Guidelines.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Maintain business relationships with agency and industry stakeholders to service defaulted student loans in compliance with Higher Education Act of 1965.
Associate Accountant
NYS Education Department
Albany, NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyze and evaluate financial data to establish tuition rates for school-aged and pre-school education providers.
- Calculate and process accurate tuition rates for assigned educational institutions, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Research regulatory provisions using Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual, Reimbursable Cost Manual, approved tuition Rate Setting Methodology and unit protocols.
- Manage eligibility and disbursal of awards for $8 million annual Excessive Teacher Turnover Grant Program to educators of disabled school-aged and pre-school students.
- Prepare written responses to tuition rate appeals and waiver from Methodology requests submitted educational providers.
Senior Accountant
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
Albant, NY
03.2004 - 06.2015
- Supervise federal student loan Rehabilitation and Consolidation programs in compliance with US Department of Education regulations for Title IV aid.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Prepared and maintained unit written procedures and policies. Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate potential risk.
- Assist IT staff with development and testing of programmatic and system changes to improve operational functioning and regulation compliance.
Student Loan Control Representative
NYS Higher Education Corporation
Albany, NY
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Performed duties in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, US Department of Education regulations and policies, and NYS regulatory guidelines for the purpose of collecting defaulted federal student loans.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Helped college students obtain financial aid through loan programs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Account Executive
Household Financial, Beneficial NY Inc.
Saratoga Springs , NY
06.1995 - 07.2001
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer personal and mortgage loans.
- Evaluated loan applications, financial documents, and credit bureau reports for purpose of underwriting, approving, and denying personal and mortgage loans.
- Successfully closed average of $200k in loan sales per month.
- Closely monitored performance of current portfolio of specialty loans and made changes to achieve performance targets.
- Received regional branch recognition award for outstanding sales performance.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Public Administration
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY12.2021
High School Diploma -
Oakwood Friends School
Poughkeepsie, NY06.1993
Skills
- Effective Professional and Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Customer Service Focus
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Guide, Quicken Books
- Exceptional Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Staff Management
Timeline
Associate Accountant
NYS Education Department
02.2019 - 12.2019
Associate Accountant
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
07.2015 - Current
Senior Accountant
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation
03.2004 - 06.2015
Student Loan Control Representative
NYS Higher Education Corporation
04.2002 - 03.2004
Account Executive
Household Financial, Beneficial NY Inc.
06.1995 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Plattsburgh
Associate of Applied Science - Public Administration
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Oakwood Friends School
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