Ernest Dix III
New Jersey,USA
Summary
Financial Analyst proficient in translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Achieved a 75% enhancement in financial accuracy at Columbia University through rigorous analysis and advanced Excel skills. Demonstrates strong capabilities in budget management and financial reporting, fostering operational excellence and informed decision-making. Career aspirations include leveraging analytical expertise to drive strategic initiatives within a dynamic organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Student Services Representative
Columbia University
New York, NY
01.1999 - Current
- Supervise financial operations for Federal Work Study.
- Ensured accuracy in FAS account reconciliations.
- Generate detailed financial reports for analysis.
- Regularly monitor and uphold accuracy of financial transactions.
- Implemented multi-budget Excel management system to track expenditures.
- Manage transaction oversight and variance recording.
- Manage processing of sensitive financial and employment documents.
- Coordinate student hiring activities.
- Guarantee reliability in forecasting budgets using accurate financial data.
- Monitor spending patterns for effective budget management.
- Coordinate efforts with Academic Affairs and Controller’s Office.
- Conduct bi-weekly, monthly, and annual financial closings.
- Direct financial oversight for appropriate allocation of Columbia’s funds.
- Streamline report generation through implementation of sophisticated Excel-based trackers.
- Develop and integrate financial systems to monitor expenses and discrepancies.
- Monitor adherence to budgetary policies through oversight of all FWS fiscal activities.
- Enhance financial precision by correcting accounting errors and discrepancies, resulting in a 75% improvement.
- Deliver outstanding customer support to students, faculty, staff, and external organizations.
- Made complicated details straightforward by leveraging Excel tools.
- Identify trends, patterns, and strategies through thorough financial data analysis.
- Examine documents for accuracy, adequacy, compliance, satisfaction or default in fulfilling contractual obligations.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT - Department of Psychiatry
Columbia University
New York, NY
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Processed invoices, check requests, and maintained budgets for department grants.
- Ensured accurate and timely processing of business expenses with AP/CAR.
- Prepared reconciliations for petty cash transactions and executed budget modifications.
- Balanced monthly FAS statements and internal sub-ledger.
- Formulated and sustained financial projections.
- Resolved discrepancies between external vendors, faculty, staff, and students to ensure client satisfaction.
- Generated recurring and ad-hoc reports for financial monitoring.
- Participated in the creation of fiscal year budgets.
- Verified spending adhered to budget regulations.
- Oversaw procurement activities such as ordering supplies and handling documentation.
- Aided in creating monthly closing documents through detailed financial analysis.
- Handled day-to-day petty cash transactions.
- Recognized as 'The Clean Up Man' for optimizing workflows.
- Resolved payment discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
Staff Analyst / Budget Division
NYC DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION
New York, NY
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Developed accurate forecasts by analyzing tracked variances within the $61 million department budget.
- Aided in budget preparation by reviewing fiscal requests and proposals.
- Developed revenue initiatives for the Office of Management and Budget to enhance total revenue.
- Generated comprehensive financial projection reports for short and long-term periods.
- Formulated presentations with budget goal recommendations.
- Assisted in resolving financial discrepancies with purchasing and accounting personnel.
- Handled multiple budget monitoring documents.
- Completed financial report generation by leveraging multiple databases.
- Created budgets and ensured proper expense management.
- Examined billings for accuracy and identified discrepancies.
- Processed financial transactions related to budget transfers, ensuring accurate journal entries.
- Conducted research to provide accurate responses for City department queries.
Education
BS - Business Administration & Marketing
Monmouth University
AAS - Buying & Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
Skills
- Employment Eligibility Verification Expertise
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- PowerFaids Application Skills
- ServiceNow Administration
- PeopleSoft Proficiency
- NextGen Implementation Skills
- SIS Financial Analysis
- HR Management Reporting
- Ask Us Proficiency
- AP and CAR Invoice Management
- FFE Financial Management
- ARC Financial Management
- Proficient in PAC
- Financial reporting
- Budget forecasting
- Data analysis
- Cost management
- Transaction oversight
- Variance analysis
- Budget management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Customer support
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Growth projections
- Annual budgets
- Account reconciliation
- Financial management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Student Services Representative
Columbia University
01.1999 - Current
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT - Department of Psychiatry
Columbia University
01.1997 - 01.1999
Staff Analyst / Budget Division
NYC DEPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION
01.1992 - 01.1997
BS - Business Administration & Marketing
Monmouth University
AAS - Buying & Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
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