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Debbie Morton

Phoenix,AZ
Debbie Morton

Summary

Experience in organizational transformation, including accounting industry-standard practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and team development. Proven ability in corporate accounting and financial management demonstrates competencies in these areas. Worked in various industries, including government, construction, retail, and supply chain management. As a practical decision-maker, provide 360 solutions that deliver cost savings and values in collaboration with technical algorithms.

The role is to help clients achieve their desired outcomes by conducting thorough analyses and providing recommendations.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
15

Data Analyzing Experience

15

Financial Management

15

Payroll Management

15

Accounting Project Management

15

Agile & DevOps Transformation

4

Power BI

4

Team SharePoint

15

Advanced Excel

15

Project Team Development

3

Payroll Restoration

15

Process Transformation

5

Workday Core HCM

3

Workday EIB Integration

5

AWS Workforce Management

5

NICE Supervisor Workstation

15

System Testing

3

Blackline Accounts Receivable System

2

Apptio

3

IT Infrastructure Intercompany Billing

3

Tableau

27

Federal State Income Tax System

24

Audit Examinations

10

DoD DFAR FAR Contract Management

2

FERC Compliance

4

DoE Compliance

28

IRS Audit & Preparation

Work History

Accenture

Business Advisory Specialist
04.2020 - Current

Job overview

Payroll Processor Terminations
• Supported project efforts for a leading western healthcare organization with approval, processing, and training project team on processing hospital staff employee terminations.
• Ensured employee terminations adhered to the State of California Labor Code Series 200’s Final Pay & Waiting Time Penalty.
• Communicated with hospital management concerning Workday and Kronos misalignments
to increase the level of assertion for employees terminating final pay.
IT Intercompany Billing
• Developed reports and tools for informing IT infrastructure status and activities for an American multinational finance and insurance corporation.
• Analyzed and reported billable month-over-month type of charge changes.
• Ensure Reg. Sec. 482 Arm’s Length Standards, transfer pricing for Organization for Economic Cooperation for Development (OECD).
• Monitored abroad team opportunities related to aging receivables.

Workforce Management
• Supervise workforce management team for a state Department of Public Health infection tracking call center management team.
• Created and maintained system tools and reports to inform management of contact center issues and performance.
• Training new joiners on client systems and report development needs.
• Monitoring and maintaining contact center performance for adequate AHT, SLA, and RTA for possible reassignment to minimize in-queue calls.
• Communicated and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders on system issues and developed fixes or solutions concerning AWS, Nice, Supervisor Web station, and Power Query Editor.

KBR Wyle Technologies, Inc

Sr. Pricing Analyst
04.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Process supplier proposal information to support Honeywell’s efforts to meet federal government solicitations and prime contracts by Honeywell Government Procurement Manuel
  • Performed FAR 15.404 Proposal Analysis Analyzed proposal cost information for adequacy to support the DoD F-35 program as a subcontractor
  • Reviewed cost support to ensure the adequacy of cost proposed by SOX and DFARS 252.215- 7002 Cost Estimating System
  • Requirements identified unallowable and deficiencies in cost estimating system by DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration
  • FAR 9 Contractor Qualifications, FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation, FAR 31 Contract Cost Principles, and Procedures
  • Communicated with leadership and peers concerning additional requirements and internal process needs
  • DCAA Contract Audit Manuel Chapter 9 Audit of Cost Estimates.
  • Developed cost analyst report to support subcontractor-provided cost information
  • Applied performed trend and comparison analysis results with industry national statistical cost information to support cost recommendations.

Randstad

Tax Auditor II
04.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Evaluated (AZDOR) individual amended and fiduciary tax returns for adequacy for requested change in tax liability
  • Audited AZDOR individual and small business tax returns for compliance with federal regulations and state tax statutes
  • Audited AZDOR employer-employee withholdings for reporting tax and SOX controls and compliance and collected on deficient withholding tax quarters and years
  • Developed Audit leads based on identified system deficiencies and non-compliance with tax reporting
  • Participated in management projects to increase awareness of individual and employer tax reporting trends increasing assurance of Arizona tax liability
  • Maintained management monthly activity reports for Arizona Withholding activities for amended returns
  • Reported to Senior Management system deficiency for required tax year corrections
  • Issued department correspondence to taxpayers informing results of tax requests
  • Developed department statistical practices for informing management on best practice performance related to Amended
  • Processing Errors, System Errors, and Audit Assessment Collections
  • Developed department innovative opportunities related to implementing policies and procedures for refunding employer-paid employee withholdings

DOD, DCAA

Senior Auditor
06.2012 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Audit government contractor firm manufacturer or service firms disclosures policies (SOC), procedures SSAE16, and cost to ensure internal controls and operations are in the best interest of federal government contract efforts.
  • Ensured contractor cost activities are recorded and in compliance with GAAP, GAGAS, FAR,DFARS, CAS, SOX, and IRS regulations.
  • Identified risk associated with contractor operations related to billing processes and proposals
  • Developed audit plans and procedures to inform contractors of determining internal control material weaknesses and deficiencies and made recommendations based on transaction testing, judgmental selection, and price analyst results
  • Pre Award Post Award Audits performed on information technology, operating system platforms, and operating procedures by established standards for efficiency, accuracy, security, and risk mitigation; oversee implementation of corrective action plans while maintaining communication with all levels of management
  • Reviewed contractor vouchers for compliance with government-allowed rates, contract terms, and available funding
  • Requested third-party cost verification
  • Responsibilities included the issuance of audit leads
  • Reviewed contractor annual cost information to determine temporary and final rates proposed to align with active contract terms
  • Issued agency audit reports, memorandums, and proformas to communicate audit final determinations.

PES, Safeway

Analyst
07.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Maintained Safeway Stores union and non-union labor agreements using PeopleSoft ensuring system defaults represent contract specifications.

INTERSECT GROUP

Project Consultant
07.2007 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Supervised a team of 11 meeting migration needs of a supply chain firm with revenue recognition Management functions for a globally operating firm
  • International systems and currencies involved Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, and London
  • Developed a 3-phase project with procedures and trained for reviewing data migration of 3 systems in a web base environment
  • Established timeline, and prepared status and change reports on the functionalities of the project for management
  • Interpreted external contracts to support uploading needs of merger and acquisition of accounts for accuracy in data received
  • Assist with the maintenance of customer product information for domestic andinternational customers on various networks
  • Responsibilities included supporting renewal licensing efforts to ensure proper billing of existing, merged, and acquisition customers
  • Work with IT managers and project managers to develop and manage to operate and project financial budgets
  • Contribute (provide data, suggest process improvements) to overall consolidated ITfinancial forecasting and reporting processes
  • Develop and enhance senior management level reporting on project and overall financial forecast and actual results across the full
  • IT function
  • Assist with establishing and maintaining the relevant set of financial metrics to be provided as a dashboard for senior management and business partners
  • Provides executive management with clear insights into growth drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Acys Temporary Service, International Hotel Group

Internal Auditor
11.2006 - 04.2007

Job overview

  • Initializing engagement for auditing payroll, accounts payable, receivable accounts, and fixed assets
  • Analyzing and developing budget schedules
  • Oracle lli, PeopleSoft 8.0

Arizona Public Service

Accountant
04.2006 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Reconciled inter-company balance sheet accounts for 12 entities
  • Processed inter-company billings and chargebacks, and wires for payables
  • Maintained inter-company cost reports on energy sources and depreciation schedules required by Federal Electric Regulatory
  • Commission and the Security Exchange Commission
  • Maintained general ledger matrix for a chart of account allocations related to reoccurring costentries.

MAS CONSULTING INCORPORATED

Accountant
12.1993 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain clients’ general ledger
  • Supervise, direct, and review the work of the accounting staff, reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.)
  • Cash management, budgets maintained organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions
  • Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other Authority personnel in resolving financial issues
  • Prepared weekly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including ad hoc financial reports
  • Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures
  • Managing the Use and Sales Tax accounting process
  • Interpreted ADP and Pay Chex Payroll Reporting Processes
  • Oracle lli, PeopleSoft 8.0, QuickBooks, GD Plains

Internal Revenue Service, IRS

Revenue Agent (Intern)
11.2004 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Examined work-related expenses and net operating losses claimed on Tax Form 1040 ensuring tax compliance
  • Scheduled and interviewed taxpayers, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents
  • Issued compliance and tax assessment letters based on examination outcomes
  • Established guidelines correlating income-making activity to research tax regulations and codes supporting engagement approaches and laws relating to claimed expenditures
  • Fixed Asset verification according to AOG, business purpose, location, depreciation method, recapturing and placed in service.

HYPERCOM, INC

Tech II/ Human Resource Specialist
09.1999 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Tech II Assembled hardware and installed software
  • Provided internal and off-site staff with IT solutions to system issues
  • Processed newly hired relocated documents
  • Prepared job offer letters, compensation and benefits packages, H1B, and Visa documents
  • Oracle lli

ARIZONA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Project Accountant
06.1998 - 09.1999

Job overview

  • Researched, organized, and reconciled the transition of Fiserv with Visa DPS transactions to the general ledger banking system
  • Reconciled daily ATM general ledger accounts
  • Performed daily balancing of the credit union
  • Developed ATM Daily Settlement Procedures
  • Lead staff of 3 on ATM risk department matters
  • Supported Customer Service Representatives with ATM credit union member inquiries
  • Contribute (provide data, suggest process improvements) to overall consolidated IT financial forecasting and reporting processes.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Set up and managed project accounting systems.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
  • Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
  • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.

Education

Walden University Online
Minneapolis, MN

Doctor of Business Administration ABD
2016

Walden University Online
Minneapolis, MN

Ph.D from Applied Decision Science (ABD)
2013

University of Phoenix Campus
Phoenix, AZ

Masters from Business Administration
2007

University Overview

Technology Management

University of Phoenix Campus
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Business –Accounting
2003

Skills

  • SYSTEM COMPETENCIES:
  • Blackline, Workday HR, AWS, NICE, Supervisor Web station, Sales Force, ServiceNow, Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, Power Query Editor, Macro, VBA, People Soft HCM, Peachtree, SAP, Timberline
  • Great Plains, MAX Tax, Oracle Financial LLC, Softrax, eMachine, Evolution, Cost Recovery Systems, MAS 90, 200, DacEasy, ACT
  • Sage Products,1040 Tax, SPSS, QSR NVivo 80, Zotero, Banking Users, Visa Fiserv, A/R Walker, DocReviewing System, Cisco, TAS
  • MeFile, SalesForce, OneSource, Service Now, SharePoint

Timeline

Business Advisory Specialist

Accenture
04.2020 - Current

Sr. Pricing Analyst

KBR Wyle Technologies, Inc
04.2019 - 12.2019

Tax Auditor II

Randstad
04.2018 - 12.2018

Senior Auditor

DOD, DCAA
06.2012 - 01.2018

Analyst

PES, Safeway
07.2011 - 06.2012

Project Consultant

INTERSECT GROUP
07.2007 - 03.2008

Internal Auditor

Acys Temporary Service, International Hotel Group
11.2006 - 04.2007

Accountant

Arizona Public Service
04.2006 - 09.2006

Revenue Agent (Intern)

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
11.2004 - 10.2005

Tech II/ Human Resource Specialist

HYPERCOM, INC
09.1999 - 01.2000

Project Accountant

ARIZONA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
06.1998 - 09.1999

Accountant

MAS CONSULTING INCORPORATED
12.1993 - 04.2006

Walden University Online

Doctor of Business Administration ABD

Walden University Online

Ph.D from Applied Decision Science (ABD)

University of Phoenix Campus

Masters from Business Administration

University of Phoenix Campus

Bachelor of Science from Business –Accounting
Debbie Morton