ERICA THOMAS
BYRAM,MS
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with a strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven track record of meeting team goals by willingly taking on additional responsibilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accountant
Minact Incorporate-Department of Finance
01.2013 - Current
- Consolidate and analyze financial statements and results
- Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Analyze finances to determine risks and create forecasts
- Oversee external and internal audits
- Create an effective business management plan to the Department of Justice for upcoming Job Corps proposals
- Analyzing data to support business decision-making
- Manage financial reporting, budget and forecasting
- Overseeing accounting procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Implemented new accounting software, enhancing efficiency by automating manual tasks and improving overall data integrity.
Fiscal Officer
City of Jackson-Department of Public Works
01.2013 - 09.2022
- Manage finance services and activities, including financial reporting, payroll, revenue collections, budget preparation, and administration
- Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting accounts transactions
- Process invoices, set up new accounts, new projects, reconcile accounts, and ensures payment is received for outstanding balances
- Assist in the month-end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and verification of account reconciliations
- Monitor, maintain, and review grants and contracts to ensure administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are followed
- Work as a member of the senior administrative team for the Department of Public Works to provide financial direction, development financial and administrative reporting, and strategic planning.
Senior Budget Analysis
City of Jackson-Department of Administration
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted in preparing the annual budget; provided assistance to auditors in reviewing the annual budget report
- Reviewed ledgers and accounts; reviewed journal entries; examined entries to verify accuracy
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans
- Checked key performance indicator reports for accuracy and completeness
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
Accountant I
City of Jackson-Department of Planning
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Maintained and reconciled ledgers, reports, and account records; examined and corrected accounting transactions to ensure accurate recording, balancing, and classification of collected income and expenditures to proper accounts
- Supervised accounting and auditing activities in the Office of Housing Division; advised Division Manager of their budget status and other pertinent information
- Developed and modified complex accounting systems, maintained complex ledgers, controls, and balances, prepared fiscal statements and analyses
- Accepted and reviewed applications, maintained eligibility lists, certified applicants, and processed applications to appropriate grants
- Participated in the compilation and preparation of assigned division's budget and report.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS01.2011
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Researching skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Grants Management
- Compliance Review
Timeline
Corporate Accountant
Minact Incorporate-Department of Finance
01.2013 - Current
Fiscal Officer
City of Jackson-Department of Public Works
01.2013 - 09.2022
Senior Budget Analysis
City of Jackson-Department of Administration
12.2011 - 12.2012
Accountant I
City of Jackson-Department of Planning
01.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Jackson State University
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