Belinda Davenport-Long
Gore,OK
Summary
Results-driven accounting and financial management professional with a proven track record in optimizing financial operations and enhancing budgeting accuracy, achieving a 40% increase in efficiency. Expertise includes accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, financial reporting, and budgeting, ensuring compliance with industry standards while streamlining processes to reduce discrepancies and improve financial accuracy. Skilled in implementing effective systems that bolster operational performance and facilitate seamless cross-department collaboration through strong bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Committed to driving organizational success by leveraging analytical skills and strategic insights to deliver impactful financial solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Support Assistant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Tulsa, OK
10.2024 - Current
- Provide office services with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Manage calendars, appointments, and conferences for supervisor; handle phone, visitors, and mail.
- Maintain accurate records management (95% error-free) and complete routine tasks/reports on time (90% accuracy).
- Manage office supplies with minimal borrowing and create travel orders via CEFMS (95% compliance).
- Support travel order/voucher completion and assist with audits.
- Assist Training Coordinator with CEFMS training/purchase requests, ensuring 90% accuracy and timely payments.
- Set up funding work items within 3 weeks and ensure 90% on-time payments.
- Oversee Government Purchase Card transactions, ensuring 95% documentation accuracy.
- Ensure 100% inventory accuracy for real property and promote full accountability.
Billing Manager
Ozark Adult Personal Care
Remote
03.2013 - 04.2024
- Managed accounts payable and payroll for 400+ contractors and employees.
- Processed billing and ensured timely, accurate payments.
- Implemented improvements in billing and claims processes, increasing efficiency by 40%.
- Reconciled and verified billing accuracy, resolving discrepancies and denials.
- Generated financial reports, including aging, cash flow, and collections summaries.
- Supported audits and compliance by overseeing reporting functions.
- Conducted analysis to recommend improvements in accounting procedures and financial controls.
- Managed delinquent accounts and developed collection policies.
Human Resources Coordinator
Oregon Virtual Academy
North Bend
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Supported payroll, HRIS data management, and policy implementation for 200+ employees.
- Coordinated training programs to improve retention and compliance.
Human Resources Manager / Office Manager
Ozark Adult Personal Care
Melbourne
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and compliance for a growing healthcare workforce.
- Oversaw employee relations, benefits, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed budgets, P&L accountability, and reported directly to management.
- Created and reconciled purchase orders, sales reports, and monthly expense spreadsheets.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, reconciled sales, and prepared deposit slips with tip allocation.
- Analyzed budget variances and reviewed contracts for pricing accuracy.
- Processed invoices, payments, deposits, and journal entries accurately.
- Oversaw procurement of food, beverages, and supplies, negotiating with vendors for cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed weekly inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Accounting
Eastern Oregon University
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- Cost Accounting
- HR Policy & Compliance
- Confidentiality
- Data Analysis & Reconciliation
- Troubleshooting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- MS office suite
- Administrative support
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Fluent
Additional Experience
- Executive Director – Operation Smile | 1994-01 – 2000-05
- Government Contract Specialist – Wesco Aircraft | 2000-05 – 2003-07
- Assistant Administrator – California Telephony, Inc. | 2003-08 – 2007-01
- Office Manager – Classic Pools & Spas | 2007-01 – 2009-07
- Health Services Specialist – Arkansas Dept. of Health | 2009-07 – 2011-01
- Assistant Restaurant Manager – Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism | 2011-01 – 2013-03
Timeline
Administrative Support Assistant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Oregon Virtual Academy
04.2013 - 10.2016
Billing Manager
Ozark Adult Personal Care
03.2013 - 04.2024
Human Resources Manager / Office Manager
Ozark Adult Personal Care
05.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
01.2011 - 03.2013
B.S. - Business Administration, Accounting
Eastern Oregon University