Donald VanOrnam
Summary
Resourceful Military Pay and Accounting Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in payroll processing, financial record-keeping, and compliance with military finance regulations in both retired pay and the Accounts Payable Departments working frequently with Account Receivable. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all aspects of military pay operations. From completing the Lean6 Sigma Greenbelt Certification trainings with the Department of Financial and Accounting Services I learned to collect data from any business process, graph/analyze the process, how to brief management of undeniable issues with the current process and how to improve that process.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Pay Technician
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Rome, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Examine forms with exceptional attention to detail determining surviving beneficiary’s eligibility for collecting the deceased members benefits
- Identified discrepancies in records and initiated corrective action as necessary.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to military pay administration and recommended changes where appropriate.
- Managed the payroll system updating any information as well as ensuring the information was updated correctly in the past
- Maintained a secure filing system to store confidential documents related to personnel's payroll information.
- Developed training materials for new staff members on procedures related to payroll management.
- Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
- Contact surviving members to discuss issues or concerns regarding their benefits and any debts owed
- Audited timesheets for compliance with established procedures.
- Calculated retroactive pay at the new pay rate to figure out if cost refund is owed when shifting pay from our Agency to the VA.
- Conducted research on various benefits available to military personnel including housing allowances, subsistence allowances.
- Assisted with the reconciliation of payroll accounts to ensure accuracy of payment records.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth functioning of operations related to military pay processes.
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Rome, USA
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored my teams weekly workload for management ensuring work is being completed at the rate upper n management, the customer and the DoD Financial Management Regulations require.
- Taught my team how to use Microsoft applications after putting together a training for new team members and current in Microsoft OneNote
- Performed data entry into various computerized systems related to accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Reviewed expense reports for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Conducted month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliation.
- Maintained financial records, including accounts receivable and payable and general ledger.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow statements.
- Compiled financial reports in an organized manner for senior management review.
- Interpreted complex financial information to provide accurate advice to management team members regarding cost savings opportunities.
- Monitored company expenses to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Provided support for internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation.
- Assisted in the development of new accounting processes that improved efficiency across departments.
- Implemented internal controls designed to protect company assets from unauthorized use or misuse.
- Completed special projects as assigned by senior leadership team members.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding billing issues or account status updates.
- Verified accuracy of financial data before entering it into the system.
- Generated reports for management review using accounting software programs similar to QuickBooks.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a regular basis ensuring all open items are addressed promptly.
- Reviewed and processed invoices, payments, receipts and other financial documents to ensure accuracy.
- Analyzed discrepancies in financial documents and made corrections accordingly.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to billing issues or payment status updates.
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
Accounting Technician
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
Herkimer, USA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Established vendor and daycare providers payroll accounts
- Entered daycare providers hours worked in NYS Payroll System
- Performed data entry into various computerized systems related to accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Conducted month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliation.
- Maintained financial records, including accounts receivable and payable and general ledger.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow statements.
- Compiled financial reports in an organized manner for senior management review.
- Monitored company expenses to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Provided support for internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation.
- Assisted in the development of new accounting processes that improved efficiency across departments.
- Completed special projects as assigned by senior leadership team members.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding billing issues or account status updates.
- Verified accuracy of financial data before entering it into the system.
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Computer Information Systems
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY06-2028
Skills
- Leadership
- Bookkeeping
- Case Management
- Financial Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Organizational growth
- Auditing and compliance
- Accounting principles
- Microsoft proficiency
- Payroll reconciliation
- Financial software
- Quality control procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Military Pay Technician
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
09.2024 - Current
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
06.2023 - 09.2024
Accounting Technician
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
02.2023 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Business - Computer Information Systems
Onondaga Community College