Becky Lynch
Navarre,USA
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in school district accounting, internal funds management, payroll, and budget forecasting. Skilled in ensuring regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and financial accuracy across multi-funding sources, including state, federal, and local programs. Adept at leading operational processes, coordinating staff schedules, and managing technology and asset inventories to optimize efficiency. Recognized for developing innovative financial tracking tools, implementing system enhancements, and providing exceptional support to leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and support strategic financial planning in dynamic educational and fiscal environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Funds Bookkeeper II
Santa Rosa County District Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Establish, monitor, and reconcile school financial accounts supporting local, state, and federal funding sources, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with district leadership and external agencies to ensure adherence to financial controls, audit standards, and applicable regulations.
- Produce forecasting and budget reports to support short- and long-term financial planning and resource allocations for the school.
- Manage procurement processes by soliciting vendor quotes and executing purchases in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and district policies.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll and financial reports, accurately tracking employee compensation, deductions, and leave balances while ensuring adherence to district and state requirements.
- Managed schoolwide technology and asset inventories, coordinating maintenance, custodial, and work-order requests to support daily operations.
- Served three years as Grade Chair for Educational Support, advocating for staff equity, policy adherence, and consistent workplace standards.
- Designed and implemented an Excel-based financial tracking model to calculate School A+ funds in alignment with school site committee guidelines; tool was adopted countywide and is now used annually to manage state-allocated School A+ funding.
- Directed daily scheduling, coverage, and workforce coordination for 100+ staff members and substitutes, adapting to dynamic staffing needs, meetings, and unplanned absences.
- Assumed additional responsibilities as school site technology support lead, providing end-user technical assistance and overseeing inventory, accountability, and lifecycle management for 1,500+ devices.
Board Member, Treasurer
Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County
01.2019 - Current
Internal Funds Bookkeeper I
Santa Rosa County District Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed financial correspondence with school staff, students, parents, and vendors regarding account activity, balances, and payment status.
- Collected, receipted, and reconciled funds for school programs and activities; completed monthly and year-end financial close-outs in accordance with district timelines.
- Coordinated and distributed schoolwide communications and mailings to support administrative and operational needs.
- Maintained and organized comprehensive records for school internal funds, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with district policies.
- Served as a primary point of contact for incoming calls, transportation coordination, and campus radio requests, supporting daily school operations.
- Supported the district-wide rollout of a new integrated financial and information system, quickly mastering the platform and assisting staff with access to financial records and employee self-service functionality.
- Played an expanded operational role during the COVID-19 pandemic, assuming additional responsibilities to ensure continuity of financial, administrative, and school support services.
Budget Technician II, Fiscal Services
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
Elk Grove, USA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported state and federal grant development by preparing detailed budgets, narratives, and financial justifications aligned with program objectives.
- Developed salary and benefit projections for both contracted and hourly staff to support workforce planning and budget forecasting.
- Assisted with preparation and submission of the Consolidated Application, supporting state and federal funding eligibility.
- Provided fiscal analysis and operational guidance to district administration, program managers, and school site personnel.
- Maintained accurate financial records and produced monthly budget reports and multi-year fiscal projections for a combined portfolio exceeding $41.5M.
- Analyzed, monitored, and processed budget transfers across 130+ funding resources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Oversaw fiscal compliance, invoicing, and reporting for grant-funded and contracted programs totaling $41.5M, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
- Prepared and maintained complex financial schedules, including Mega Item, Interim Housing, Ending Fund Balance, and Accounts Receivable reports.
Budget Technician I, Fiscal Services
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
Elk Grove, USA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared salary and benefit projections for contracted and hourly employees to support accurate payroll and budget forecasting.
- Assisted Budget Analysts with daily operations, including mail processing, document preparation, and routine administrative tasks.
- Drafted correspondence for new awards and grants, including letters and memos to stakeholders.
- Supported fiscal compliance, invoicing, and reporting for state and federal grants and contracts totaling $27.4M.
- Maintained organized team files and financial records to ensure efficient workflow and audit readiness.
- Reviewed and approved incoming requests, including Purchase Orders, Revolving Check Requests, Travel Requests, Journal/Transfer Vouchers, and Transportation Requests.
Accounting Technician II
- Reviewed General Ledger reports to ensure accurate financial records and account reconciliation.
- Collaborated with vendors and the Purchasing Department to resolve discrepancies in orders and invoices.
- Audited vendor invoices and Purchase Orders for accuracy and compliance with district policies, processing weekly payments to 850+ vendors.
- Assisted school site personnel with encumbrance modifications, pay vouchers, journal/transfer voucher requests, and annual book closures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School
General Education, Business Administration
Cosumnes River College
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Grant & Contract Compliance
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Operational Support & Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Internal Funds Management
- Financial Data Analysis
- Technology & Asset Management
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Audit Preparation & Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration
- Microsoft Office & Financial Software Proficiency
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Treasurer, Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County, 01/01/19, Present
Professional Development
- Budget Basics Training
- Purchasing Power
- Safe Schools Training
- McKinney-Vento Training
- Youth Mental Health Training
Timeline
Internal Funds Bookkeeper II
Santa Rosa County District Schools
01.2023 - Current
Internal Funds Bookkeeper I
Santa Rosa County District Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Budget Technician II, Fiscal Services
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Board Member, Treasurer
Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County
01.2019 - Current
Budget Technician I, Fiscal Services
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
01.2019 - 12.2019
Accounting Technician II
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove High School
General Education, Business Administration
Cosumnes River College