Erena A. Peterson

* Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual and profit-and-loss reports for diocesan operations, parishes, and programs; investigate variances

and correct discrepancies.

* Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analyzes,

identifying and resolving historical discrepancies, unapplied

payments, credits, and aging issues.

* Prepare and post journal entries, including intercompany

transactions, accruals, revenue adjustments, and account receivable

corrections.

* Analyze and reconcile accounts receivable aging, research payment

discrepancies, and apply adjustments to maintain accurate parish

and customer service.

* Support the annual budgeting process, including review of budget

assumptions, account activity, and missing or inconsistent budget

allocations.

* Manage accounting related to property insurance, workers'

compensation, HRA claims, insurance refunds, fees, and related

allocations.

* Process and review accounts payable transactions, vendor bills,

credits, ACH activity, and revenue transactions across multiple

entities.

* Use Quickbooks and Excel to reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.

* Collaborate with finance leadership and parish personnel to resolve accounting issues and ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate entity, account, and accounting period.

* Review daily bank accounts activity, monitored cash balances, and investigated unusual or outstanding transactions. Complete daily bank reconciliation.

* Reconciled and balanced the money market account using Excel

worksheets, ensuring agreement between account activity and financial records.

* Prepared accurate meeting minutes for finance and organizational

meetings, documenting key discussion, decisions, and action items.

• Prepared and analyzed budget variances for federal, state, and local grants.
• Prepared audit schedules and work papers for interim and year-end audits.
• Compiled internal and external grant reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Developed audit schedules and work papers for interim and year-end audits to facilitate thorough financial examination.
• Reviewed and analyzed various sources of information for month-end journal entry preparation and posting.
• Reconciled numerous monthly bank statements.
• Equipped numerous internal and external grant reports necessary to meet the requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Recorded detailed accounting processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated excellent proficiency in various accounting systems, such as Great Plains, Crystal Reporting, and Quickbooks.
• Assisted in transition to Intact Accounting System.
• Worked under general and administrative supervision performing professional accounting and using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Established and enhanced positive relationships with management, other operational leadership and co-worker.

• Daily Processing of A/R, A/P, expense reports, and journal entries.
• Performed monthly reconciliations of multiple bank statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Executed daily cash deposits and maintained accurate records of deposit slips.
• Conducted daily reconciliations and resolved discrepancies on financial statements.
• Assisted in the transition to the MIS Active Management Rent accounting system.

• Executed month-end operations, ensuring accuracy of general accounting reconciliations and timely completion of special projects.
• Managed financial reporting spreadsheets to support accurate financial analysis and decision-making.
• Completed month-end routine operations, including general accounting reconciliations and special projects.
• Coordinated and supervised posting, processing, and verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds, interest charges, and expense reports to uphold financial integrity.
• Maintained payroll for employees and independent contractors.
• Supervised and trained lower level accounting department employees.
• Suggested improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of accounting department.
• Produced regular or special written reports at the request of the CEO, CFO, and Director of Finance.
• Illustrated proficiency in Great Plains, QuickBooks, United System, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Examined and managed numerous HR projects for auditing, 401K, Flex, taxation, and Cobra compliance.

• Completed A/P, A/R, ACH, deposits, and general journal entries for an insurance company using Great Plains.
• Examined records of amounts due and payments of invoices according to terms and discounts taken.
• Managed invoice processing, verification, and expense coding to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Organized vendor and customer files for easy access.
• Streamlined filing system by centralizing document storage.
• Completed numerous projects in assistance to the corporate accountant.
• Compiled and submitted monthly expense reports to provide financial insights.

• Tutored students in Calculus I and Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, enhancing their understanding of complex concepts and improving academic performance.
• Developed customized lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
• Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.