Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Orange County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
Accounting Clerk
Quantico Marine Base
08.2003 - 04.2004
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
Collected and summarized expenses for profit and loss analysis.
Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
Assisted in review and revision of budgets based on business needs.
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Input financial data and produced reports using Excell.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Accounting Clerk
Kaiser Equipment
01.2002 - 03.2003
Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
Associate of Arts - Banking And Financial Management
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
1998
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
1998
Skills
Individualized Educational Plans
Student Supervision
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Effective Communication
Data Entry and Coding
Manage and Prepare Invoices
Balanced Accounts Using Spreadsheets
Experience Working in Fast Paced Environments
Microsoft Word/Excel
Volunteer Work with Local Churches and Community
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Orange County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Quantico Marine Base
08.2003 - 04.2004
Accounting Clerk
Kaiser Equipment
01.2002 - 03.2003
Associate of Arts - Banking And Financial Management
Frederick Community College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management