Dana Wilson
Professional Accountant Supervisor
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with 16 years in reconciliations, auditing, and procurement payment management. Proven leadership in supervisory and managerial roles for over 14 years, focusing on team development and operational efficiency. Certified Public Manager (Florida State University, 2013) and Florida Certified Contract Manager (2026), demonstrating commitment to professional growth and industry standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Professional Accountant Supervisor
Florida Department of Corrections
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2023 - Current
- Manage disbursement functions of the supervised areas; AOD Central Office/Region I, AOD Region II, AOD Region III/IV Payment Teams, including vendor payment processing, document retention, and management reporting.
- Ensure payments are processed compliant with applicable accounting principles, Florida statutes, rules, and agency guidelines and procedures.
- Act as a liaison between DFS, and pier areas within the Department on matters pertinent to areas supervised.
- Plan workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization for the supervised teams to ensure best use of time and resources.
- Assists staff with resolution of problems by providing methodologies that are appropriate, and which conform to applicable regulations.
- Train employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job while following established procedures.
- Motivate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
- Evaluate employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meet regularly with employees to ensure established criteria are met.
- Provide reports and data analysis to management on a regular basis.
- Provide training on specialized areas to external units or staff as needed.
- Oversee the Certified Forward process of the supervised areas.
- Verify and process entries utilizing Ariba on Demand (AOD/MFMP), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM), Budget and Accounting Reporting System (BARS), Corrections Accounting Information Reporting System (CAIRS), and Axiom Pro.
Assistant Finance & Accounting Director II
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2016 - 01.2023
- Manage the operations of the Accounts Payable section, ensuring compliance with DHSMV policies, section 215.422, Florida Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Financial Services (DFS)
- Utilize MFMP/AOD/FLAIR daily to reconcile, approve, research and create purchase requisitions and invoice reconciliations
- Liaison between DFS, the Auditor General’s office, vendors, department personnel, and other agencies concerning accounts payable and travel transactions
- Research and process certified forward expenditures as the Fiscal Year End
- Approve employee training, work schedules and review the supervisory activities of subordinate supervisors
- Develop, prepares, and communicates formal performance appraisals
- Recognize both above and below performance standards initiating appropriate reward or corrective actions as necessary
Accounting Services Supervisor II
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Supervised subordinates in the payment of contractual services, commodity acquisitions, revenue distributions, travel, p-card and journal transfers via FLAIR and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP)
- Assisted in development of the department's Financial Accounting Management Exchange system (FAME) to replace existing automated payments
- Developed work objectives for subordinates
- Researched and processed certified forward expenditures at the Fiscal Year End
Accounting Services Supervisor I
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee, Florida
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed and reconciled the Accounts Receivable System aka: CRS (Cashier Receipting System) for the department
- Handled all monies received through CRS from Tax Collector and DL offices throughout the state
- Implemented accounting procedures regarding (1) depositing of Department revenue (2) all banking functions for Department clearing accounts (3) reconciling of all deposits to SAMAS daily reports
- Developed work objectives for subordinates
- Developed selection criteria, interviews and recommended hiring of new employees
- Developed work performance standards
- Implemented procedural changes regarding workload processing
- Responsible for ensuring that all Interagency receivables are accurately billed and collected timely
HSMV Assistant Section Supervisor
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Supervised supporting research staff
- Established performance standards
- Identified training issues and requested appropriate training as needed
- Prioritized work assignments for unit to maintain effective workflow
- Reviewed new policies and laws, recommended, and implemented procedural changes as necessary
Accountant III
11.2009 - 12.2009
- Create/submit invoice E-Forms for MFMP payments
- Review Invoice Reconciliations (IR) for accuracy
- Verify FLAIR integration
- Audit/process payment of agency FLEET petroleum and vehicle
- Audit disbursement reports
- Audit/correct errors reported via payment system
- Submit monthly transactions to DFS Auditor
Accountant I
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Audit/process payment of agency FLEET petroleum and vehicle
- Audit disbursement reports
- Audit/correct errors reported via payment system
- Contact personnel for missing receipts
- Submit monthly transactions to DFS Auditor
- Notify vendor of any billing discrepancies
- Responsible for the certification of outstanding obligations at the end of the FY
Personnel Tech I (Awards & Recognition Program Coordinator)
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Developed, monitored, and reviewed awards programs, including HSMV awards program and other external awards programs in which the agency may participate.
- Developed strategies for implementation of awards programs.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and made updates to policies and procedures affecting agency awards program.
- Coordinated nominations for Davis Productivity awards, including technical assistance as it relates to proper completion of forms, publicizing criteria, and deadlines, and coordinated communication to winners.
- Conducted internet-based research on best practices in public and private entities for bench marketing activities.
- Collected qualitative data from focus groups.
- Tracked performance improvement projects.
- Programmed survey questionnaires in web environment.
- Responsible for the management of the business aspects of the Human Resource Training and Development section.
- Coordinated all purchasing requests for the HRTD unit, which included creating requisitions, completing receiving reports, and monitoring purchase order requests through MyFloridaMarketPlace.
- Coordinated HRTD training program information dissemination, registration and confirmation with the division-training representatives and members.
- Maintained records of participants and disseminated interagency training schedules and updates.
Personnel Aide
12.2005 - 03.2006
- Prepared Job Opportunity Announcements.
- Reviewed request to advertise forms for compliance of policies.
- Reviewed People First System or the State Pay Plan to verify position data.
- Prepared, posted, and distributed Job Opportunity Announcements.
- Maintained all accurate files on Job Opportunity Announcements.
- Prepared section packages for job vacancies and distributed to appropriate division representative.
- Uploaded and downloaded Criminal History Checks to/from FDLE.
- Printed applications submitted through People First.
- Aided department employees and public concerning personnel rules, departmental policies and other procedures related to recruitment/selection and classification.
Clerk
11.2005 - 12.2005
- Entered FDLE Applicant Checks into Criminal History Log and People First.
- Organized and maintained overall office file management system to include Position Descriptions, Job Opportunity Announcements and Classification Actions for the agency.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls and correspondence.
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager and Bar Tender/Hostess/Server
Wildwood Country Club
05.2002 - 10.2005
- Supervised employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
- Recruited, interviewed, selected, hired, and terminated persons for the business.
- Scheduled events, programs and activities for subordinates and customers.
- Obtained and analyzed statistical data, patterns, and trends.
- Advised management in the development of financial performance measures and standards of agency programs.
- Analyzed operations, trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations incurred, to protect future revenues and expenses.
- Appraised, evaluated, and inventoried real property and equipment.
- Audited daily cash register receipts and bank deposits.
- Placed food and beverage orders with vendors and audited invoices for payment.
Staff Assistant
Department of Health
05.1999 - 01.2002
- Assistant to Finance & Accounting Director III
- Organized and coordinated functions of the unit
- Directed special projects and activities
- Drafted, reviewed and analyzed staff correspondence, reports and travel to ensure accuracy
Server/Hostess
Two Rivers Restaurant & Shell Point Restaurant
07.1993 - 12.2000
- Prepared and served food and beverage orders
- Calculated customer tickets
- Operated cash register to receive and return monies
- Coordinated and confirmed reservations for customers
- Audited cash register at end of nightly shift to ensure accuracy
- Prepared, audited and delivered bank deposits
- Placed food and beverage orders with vendors
- Audited invoices received for payment
Secretary Specialist
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
10.1998 - 05.1999
- Assistant to Accounting Services Administrator
- Facilitate office operations support for the revenue section
- Completed correspondence, personnel actions, and other specialized reports
- Prepared work orders and purchase requests
- Audited invoices for payment
Clerk Typist Specialist
06.1997 - 09.1998
- Completed reports and correspondence
- Audited daily and monthly reports
- Reconciled balances
- Developed and maintained various filing systems for office support materials
- Screened vision reports for restrictions to be added or deleted from driver records
- Analyzed and researched complaints regarding identity theft
- Issued/modified restrictions to driver licenses
OPS Administrative Assistant
03.1997 - 06.1997
- Answered multi-line phone
- Received, analyzed, recorded, and issued temporary and/or reciprocal exemptions to motorist
- Completed receiving reports
- Prepared correspondence and reports for staff
OPS Clerk
09.1996 - 03.1997
- Researched data files
- Approved/denied Impact Fee refunds
- Prepared correspondence for daily microfilming and filing
Substitute Teacher
Wakulla County School Board
02.1996 - 09.1996
- Administered and evaluated daily work assignments, tests, and homework to students
- Prepared daily reports for teachers regarding situations or concerns that needed to be addressed
Secretary
Grimes Inc.
02.1995 - 06.1995
- Maintained fleet files and managed accounts payable, receivable, and personnel reports to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance
- Reviewed, documented, and prepared payroll
- Tracked employee attendance to ensure accurate leave management
- Reviewed and documented payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
- Budgeting and Finance
- Internal accounting systems
- Auditing
- Reconciliations
- FLAIR
- MFMP/AOD
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Team liaison
- Strong verbal communication
Certification
CPM - Certified Professional Manager
Timeline
Professional Accountant Supervisor
Florida Department of Corrections
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Finance & Accounting Director II
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
07.2016 - 01.2023
CPM - Certified Professional Manager
07-2013
Accounting Services Supervisor II
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
04.2012 - 06.2016
Accounting Services Supervisor I
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
06.2010 - 04.2012
HSMV Assistant Section Supervisor
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
01.2010 - 06.2010
Accountant III
11.2009 - 12.2009
Accountant I
07.2007 - 10.2009
Personnel Tech I (Awards & Recognition Program Coordinator)
03.2006 - 07.2007
Personnel Aide
12.2005 - 03.2006
Clerk
11.2005 - 12.2005
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager and Bar Tender/Hostess/Server
Wildwood Country Club
05.2002 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
05.2001 -
Staff Assistant
Department of Health
05.1999 - 01.2002
Secretary Specialist
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
10.1998 - 05.1999
Clerk Typist Specialist
06.1997 - 09.1998
OPS Administrative Assistant
03.1997 - 06.1997
OPS Clerk
09.1996 - 03.1997
Substitute Teacher
Wakulla County School Board
02.1996 - 09.1996
Secretary
Grimes Inc.
02.1995 - 06.1995
Server/Hostess
Two Rivers Restaurant & Shell Point Restaurant
07.1993 - 12.2000