Experienced accountant with a strong commitment to supporting the success of nonprofits. Specialized in grant reimbursement, I provide accurate budget-to-actual cost analysis and ensure compliance with grant contracts for maximum reimbursement. Utilizing a data-driven approach, I excel in streamlining processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Guernsey County Runners and Walkers
- Current
Help develop fund raisers and programs with a focus on raising funds for community charities and local school sports while promoting physical activity within the community
Sr. Accountant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
07.2021 - Current
This role specializes in grant reimbursements.
Safeguarded compliance with federal regulations by staying up-to-date on changing guidelines and applying them to financial management practices.
Provided timely support to colleagues seeking assistance with grant budget development or interpretation, fostering a collaborative work environment.
In the past 3 years, processed over 11.5 million dollars in grant reimbursements from multiple funding sources.
Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Improved accuracy of grant financial data through regular monitoring, analysis, and adjustment of budgets as needed.
Auditor
Auditor of State
01.2021 - 07.2021
Daily duties include making sure that governmental entities use public funds for proper public purposes though testing and audits of their accounting records
Ensuring that small governments are filing and reporting financial statements accurately and up to the states and federal standards
Accounting Specialist
Bi-Con Services
05.2017 - 12.2020
Daily duties included general ledger entries, accounts payable duties, accounts receivable duties, general book-keeping, and the creation of excel workbooks
Monthly and bi-weekly activities included credit card reconciliation, bank reconciliation, processing payroll, month end closing entries, financial statement reporting, filing of payroll taxes such as unemployment taxes, state and federal withholding taxes along with municipal taxes
Year-end duties included creation of W2's, 1095c's, 1099's and year-end financial statements
Education
Master's - Business administration, Executive Management, Finance
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Muskingum University
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Skills
Audit preparation
Nonprofit accounting
Government accounting
General accounting
Quickbooks Online Certified
Volunteer Experience
Guernsey County Runners and Walkers, Current, Board Member, Help develop fund raisers and programs with a focus on raising funds for community charities and local school sports while promoting physical activity within the community
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
07.2021 - Current
Auditor
Auditor of State
01.2021 - 07.2021
Accounting Specialist
Bi-Con Services
05.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Board Member
Guernsey County Runners and Walkers
- Current
Master's - Business administration, Executive Management, Finance
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