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Brian Duncan

Jacksonville,Florida

Summary

Efficient, detail-oriented with big-picture perspective, bringing chaos under order.
Versatile, flexible, with excellence at optimizing process accuracy and workflows with great passion and a sunny disposition.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Technician

City Of Jacksonville
10.2023 - Current
  • Compiled data for preparation of operating budgets and analysis and audit of accounting and fiscal data, records, reports as well as reconciled and balanced financial statements and accounting records.
  • Posted transactions to proper accounts and prepared and maintained positive correspondence, files and standard operating procedures.
  • Knowledge of accounting techniques, methods, and procedures in accordance with laws, rules and policies governing budgetary, fiscal, and accounting books, records, and accounts.
  • Skills in computer operations using accounting, word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications along with the skills necessary in making and verifying mathematical calculations, maintaining accounting and fiscal records, and talents in comprehending and applying job related rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Additionally abilities include effective verbal and written communication.

Account Clerk

City Of Jacksonville
08.2022 - Current
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy; completed bi-weekly payroll stipends for senior volunteers; tracked and documented expenses for budgetary purposes; Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle 1Cloud; set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data; Received and entered vendor bills, printed checks and set up electronic debits.
  • Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations.
  • Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.

English Language Teacher

Freelance
10.2011 - 12.2021
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum; planned and implemented lessons; enhanced learning concepts and promoted student engagement for practical use with diverse backgrounds in business settings; authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension; average student scores above 80%.
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, open, and effective environment for improvement among students.
  • Delivered +30 hours online instruction per week in Business English virtual classroom encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and culture through written, spoken, and interactive activities; identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to provide additional instruction in personalized environment.

Accounting Assistant; Financial Aid Advisor

Tulsa Welding School
04.2009 - 09.2011
  • Counseled students (and parents) in financial aid opportunities, options, and program details; explained technical financial information to applicants in easy-to-understand language; reviewed applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards; performed needs analysis of applications, accounting for financial background information.
  • Accepted and processed student account payments, both governmental and individual; proactively identified and negotiated solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Updated military benefits through Wide Are Work Flow Program, resulting in tuition reimbursement and reducing student contribution by up to 50%
  • Created detailed reports for clients and dealers; managed paper and electronic filing systems and databases by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Education

MBA -

Stetson University
DeLand, Florida
06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Stetson University
DeLand, Florida
06.2005

Skills

  • 10 years International experience in communication, collaboration, and coordination with and for wide array of backgrounds, languages, and proficiency levels
  • Creative problem solving, conflict resolution, and initiative
  • Abilities to work cooperatively and independently in fast-paced and challenging environments with participants from diverse cultures

Timeline

Account Technician

City Of Jacksonville
10.2023 - Current

Account Clerk

City Of Jacksonville
08.2022 - Current

English Language Teacher

Freelance
10.2011 - 12.2021

Accounting Assistant; Financial Aid Advisor

Tulsa Welding School
04.2009 - 09.2011

MBA -

Stetson University

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Stetson University
Brian Duncan