DENISE CASHIN
Southampton,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with over 20 years of experience with municipal accounting. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant School Business Administrator
Hampshire Regional School District
03.2021 - Current
- Assist in day-to-day management of five school district operations
- Analysis, preparation, and coordination of annual budget, grants and other financial matters of school districts
- Prepare detailed specifications and contracts for procuring all school supplies and services in compliance with MA Procurement Laws
- Supervise Business Department staff of three assuring accomplishment of assigned work in accurate and timely manner
- Establish and maintain financial controls, conduct periodic internal audits for expenditures and revenues, including grants, capital and revolving funds, student activity accounts, and cash management to properly safeguard districts assets
- Assist external auditors in performance of fiscal and/or compliance audits
- Retains and organizes contracts, records and information in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Prepare End-of-Year Report to Department of Education for six separate districts
- Identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems
Assistant Treasurer
Hampshire Regional School District
02.2002 - Current
- Reconcile bank accounts
- Balance Treasurers Cash Book with General Ledger
- Prepare Fiscal Operating Assessments and Capital Assessments for distribution to School Committee members and Town officials
- Manage cash receipts, cash disbursements and cash flow, monthly reconciliation of deposits, production and certification of payroll and accounts payable warrants
- Verify and report benefit deductions to Hampshire County retirement, MA Teachers Retirement System, health insurance benefits and various voluntary deductions
- Establish policies and procedures to support compliance with laws and regulations
Assistant to Business Administrator
Hampshire Regional School District
02.2002 - 02.2021
- Prepare accounts payable and payroll town warrants fo school committees, treasurers and accountants
- Prepare monthly expenditure reports
- Balance funds at year end with Principals and Town Accountants
- Transportation support for Business Manager
- Assist in bid process for new contracts
- Provide data and assist Business Manager and Town Accountants with DOE year-end reports
- Maintain chart of accounts
- Prepare and input all information for each payroll
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases and other HR systems related to employee and substitute hiring, retention, certification, and licensure
- Administration of FMLA, sick and discretionary leave, ADA accommodations and return to work plans
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Salter School
Springfield, MA06.1992
Skills
- Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, system and techniques particularly as it relates to municipal accounting
- Ability to maintain comprehensive accounting records and to prepare financial statements and reports; ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions
- MA Certified Public Procurement Official designation
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Access and Power Point
- Experience with Infinite Visions accounting system, Quicken and Peachtree Accounting
- Ability to deal appropriately and effectively with employees at all levels of district, community officials, school committees, parents and public
- Strong conflict resolution and leadership skills
Timeline
Assistant School Business Administrator
Hampshire Regional School District
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Treasurer
Hampshire Regional School District
02.2002 - Current
Assistant to Business Administrator
Hampshire Regional School District
02.2002 - 02.2021
Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Salter School
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