Blake Morris
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with a robust background in financial accounting and treasury operations, including significant achievements at the State of Tennessee Department of Treasury. Expert in bank reconciliation and client relations, I excel in optimizing investment performance and compliance. Proven mentorship abilities, enhancing team capabilities and achieving department goals. I am also currently sitting for the Uniform CPA Examinations and aspire to achieve other certifications in the future.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
State of Tennessee Department of Treasury
06.2011 - Current
- Investment Asset Performance and Reconciliations for Various Investment Instruments
- GASB Compliance and Reporting
- Daily Cash Forecasting
- Vendor and Custodial Bank Relations and Implementation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Check21 Implementation and Agency Contact
- Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliation
- Coached and Trained Coworkers as well as Serving as Mentor to Numerous Interns
Investment Accounting Specialist
Accenture
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Investment Accounting Consultant
- Financial Statement Disclosures
- Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) Compliance
- Fair Value Measurement and Leveling
- Financial Statement Footnote other Financial Statement Review
- Input Financial Data and Produced Reports utilizing SAP, MicroStrategy
- Coached, Trained, and Delegated Tasks to Team Members to Meet Specific Department Goals
Education
Master of Science - Management
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12-2021
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Professional Studies
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN12-2015
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Accounts Receivable Oversight
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial Record Management
- Investments
- Treasury Operations
- Cash Management
- Client Relations
- Bloomberg and other Financial Software
Accomplishments
- 2020 Treasurer's Excellence in Innovation Award
- 2024 Treasurer's Excellence in Innovation Award
Certification
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
- Bloomberg Market Concepts
- Currently sitting for CPA Examinations
Publications
Morris, R. Blake et. al. (2023). The Benefits of Telework and a Strategy for Successful Implementation. Global Journal of Management and Marketing, 7(1), 46-59. https://www.igbr.org/wp-content/Journals/2023/GJMM_Vol_7_No_1_2023.pdf
Timeline
Investment Accounting Specialist
Accenture
07.2023 - 11.2023
Accountant
State of Tennessee Department of Treasury
06.2011 - Current
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
- Bloomberg Market Concepts
- Currently sitting for CPA Examinations
Master of Science - Management
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Professional Studies
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nashville State Community College
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