Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Well-grounded background in finance. Motivated to learn, grow and excel, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. A quick learner and team player with concrete communication skills. Highly developed skills in analyzing/summarizing data, problem-solving, and building great rapport.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant II/Accounting Bookkeeper
Henry County Public Schools
McDonough, GA
08.2021 - Current
Collaborate with ESE admins, coordinators, directors, executive director, Title 1 and district finance office, district purchasing department, and various vendors to process to process requisition and DJE forms.
Help to ensue HCS ESE and Title 1 Department comply with State and Federal budget guidelines and regulations.
Review all Title I requisitions and Amendments to ensure all documents are in compliance with DJE regulations.
Review and process all ESE requisitions to ensure all documents are in compliance with DJE regulations.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel for invoices, orders, requisitions, DJE forms and communicate instructions.
Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report for all expenditures for The Division of Family & Student Support Services.
Identify and resolve discrepancies.
Over the new Contract Forum for Family & Student Support Services Division
Prepare financial documents, reports, spreadsheets, and requisitions
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Created detailed expense reports and requests for Executive Director and Coordinators travel expenditures.
Offered support and training, for SSUI AS-400 and Excel usage.
Arrange rapid office equipment repair with our wonderful maintenance department.
Resolve all vendor and account problems efficiently.
Streamlined processing procedures and tasks by implementing Excel
BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Henry County Public Schools
McDonough, GA
07.2017 - 08.2021
Verifies allocates, and posts details of business transactions as well as maintains and monitors school and department budgets, payroll, and purchases
Manage procurement, accounts payables, and accounts receivables for all school accounts
Prepare checks requests and invoices for review and, upon approval, processes check runs
Receives money and deposits for various club and sponsor accounts; processes check requests for bill payments and orders for multiple accounts
Record and track financial transactions in AS400
Securely manage the receipt of cash, checks, and vouchers, and the associated bank deposits
Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting cash needs
Reconciles and balances all general fund accounts to ensure compliance; submits reports to auditing for review
Receive and respond to written and phone inquiries from vendors, parents, staff, and others related to financial transaction
Ensure internal compliance with federal and state laws
Provide information and assistance to internal and external auditors upon request
Manage front office operations
Foster positive working relationships between the vendors and school staff
Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues
Coordinates substitute teacher assignments; completes forms and maintains timesheets; assists with teacher coverage issues
Maintains personnel/position-related paperwork, including but not limited to attendance, payroll, all leave requests, statement of absences, monthly travel requests, etc
Attend and arrange meetings, interviews, and special events as requested
Preparing and maintaining the school budget
Process correspondence and other matters of a confidential nature
Refer problems to the appropriate staff person for resolution
Assist with or assume responsibility for special events as assigned
Perform secretarial functions, including, but not limited to, maintaining a complex filing system, answering the telephone, processing mail, etc
Review, prepare and submit various reports
Interact and communicate with parents, students, teachers, staff, vendors etc
Perform general clerical and secretarial functions, including but not limited to typing, copying, and filing documents, processing various forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments and maintaining the supervisor’s calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, ordering supplies, etc
Compose and type memos, letters, and reports for the supervisor’s signature
Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns from the public
Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Superintendent, other District administrators and staff, school administrators and staff, co-workers, student aids, students, parents, outside government/business/community agencies, sales representatives, service/repairpersons, and the public
Prepares and processes work orders and submit technology and software user rights as needed
Notary Public
Notarize teacher certifications, renewals, background checks, etc.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
SOCIAL STUDIES, TEACHER
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 07.2017
Assisted lead teacher with instruction, classroom management, and other duties, as assigned
Reinforced learning by providing the support needed, per the student’s IEP.
Substitute Teacher
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2016 - 08.2016
Utilized teacher’s lesson plans to instruct classes in their absence.
Teacher Intern
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
10.2015 - 12.2015
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
Implemented various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems
Taught students in various cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development stages
Differentiated instruction based on student’s ability and skill level
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar, and phonics
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
Created lesson plans by state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with complex subjects
Set and communicate ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Electronic Processing Service
Comerica Bank
09.2008 - 10.2010
Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks
Research, resolve, correct, explain and report any differences incurred
Monitored verification progression to ensure smooth processing of payroll files
Identified erroneous data causing file delay for processing resolution
Interfaced with various departments and banking centers to correct inaccuracies in the system
Prepare reports for upper management, finance department, etc
Enter adjustments on the general ledger system, balance, reconcile, analyze and age internal balance sheet accounts to various subsystems.
TRUST OPERATION COORDINATOR
04.2007 - 09.2008
Responded to customer emails, inquiries, requests, and concerns concerning respective pension programs
Answered customers from high volume calling cues regarding pension-related issues, such as missing pension checks, marital-related matters, and tax withholding updates
Researched customer complaints and concerns in a fast-paced environment such that calling queue-waiting time did not exceed five minutes
Provided follow-up letters, documentation on customer accounts, and customer feedback on subsequent follow-up calls.
Customer Service Representative/Depot Teller (Supervisor)
10.2000 - 04.2007
Provide transactional customer service, including accepting and processing deposits, withdrawals, and payments, and handling other over-the-counter and mail transactions
Sold retail deposit banking products and services to new and existing accounts
Provide remarkable customer service through all customer interactions, opening new accounts, problem resolution, telephone answering, safe deposit access, etc
Interfaced with customers to reconcile and service existing accounts and open new accounts
Delivered exceptional service, built customer loyalty and satisfaction by promoting and selling bank products
Balanced branch morning and evening statements and on-site ATM
Maintained positive, productive staff relations by assisting with other duties
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Comerica's policies and procedures
Control losses by following policies and procedures
Control Banking Center vault and cash maximums
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Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2015
Skills
Detail-Oriented
Hard Worker
SSUI AS-400
Budgeting and Expenditures
Time Management
Contract Management
Business Analytics
Document Management
Requisition Management
Problem Solving
Operating Procedures and Policies
Timeline
Administrative Assistant II/Accounting Bookkeeper
Henry County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Henry County Public Schools
07.2017 - 08.2021
SOCIAL STUDIES, TEACHER
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2016 - 08.2016
Teacher Intern
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
10.2015 - 12.2015
Electronic Processing Service
Comerica Bank
09.2008 - 10.2010
TRUST OPERATION COORDINATOR
04.2007 - 09.2008
Customer Service Representative/Depot Teller (Supervisor)
Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper/Secretary Coordinator at Limestone County Board of EducationAdministrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper/Secretary Coordinator at Limestone County Board of Education