Christine Blaney
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented fiscal team member, with over 20 years of education finance. Maximized fiscal departmental efficiency by streamlining processes, reducing errors with a meticulous and methodical approach. Proactive team player with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and payroll. Well versed at training and mentoring team members to maximize productivity in a cohesive environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer & Fiscal Support
Goleta Union School District
05.2007 - Current
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in financial record-keeping by reconciling accounts regularly and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Employee reimbursements.
- Vendor maintenance.
Accounting Technician Classified Payroll
Goleta Union School District
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Supported smooth payroll administration for 400+ classified employees through diligent record-keeping, proper deductions calculation, and prompt issue resolution.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions and other related issues, providing clean and concise communication.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of financial statements.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacations, termination and garnishments in HP.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve payroll issues related to attendance and timekeeping discrepancies.
- Monitored compliance with education and labor laws regarding time off and attendance tracking.
- Expert in FileMaker Pro, Escape and TSA process.
Accounting Technician II
California Polytechnic State University
12.2000 - 05.2002
- Provide support services for the collection/receipting of funds paid to the University by various sources and extensive daily and monthly reconciliation of cashiering related functions.
- Developer of new methods and procedures and documented all established and new procedures.
- On-line review and analysis of general ledger and student accounts.
- Acting department supervisor in absence of director.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by diligently reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Bring up/close down and balance CashNet System.
Extended Education - Program Specialist
California Polytechnic State University
11.1998 - 12.2000
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling, payroll and financial reimbursement of expenditures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06-1994
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Compliance
- Audit Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Purchase Order Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Buyer & Fiscal Support
Goleta Union School District
05.2007 - Current
Accounting Technician Classified Payroll
Goleta Union School District
05.2002 - 05.2007
Accounting Technician II
California Polytechnic State University
12.2000 - 05.2002
Extended Education - Program Specialist
California Polytechnic State University
11.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
California Polytechnic State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Santa Barbara City College
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