Eugene Ellis Jr.
Valley View,OH
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with a proven track record at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), skilled in Navy SABRS, Navy ERP, and Excel. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial processes, resulting in improved audit scores and reduced discrepancies. Expertise in utilizing technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Committed to delivering high-quality financial insights that drive organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Cleveland, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for being the lead for Liquidations Greater Than Expenses Journal Voucher (LGTE JV), processing the monthly and year-end journal vouchers with a combined yearly total of $1,345,360,180.50.
- Identified discrepancies in monthly journal voucher packages, leading to the creation of a manual workaround for a pending system change request (SCR). Successfully posted an LGTE journal voucher reversal to correct erroneous Advance Pay documents amounting to $224,858,434.41, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Processed and certified multiple monthly Military Pay SF1081 requests; the requests were processed within two business days, with minimal issues or errors, averaging $846,153,727.83 per month.
- Coordinated with the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to adjust the Civilian Pay Unpaid Accrued Leave Liability journal voucher (CIVPAY UALL JV) lines of accounting so that the correct amounts were reflected in the quarterly journal voucher, averaging $74,199,287.67 per quarter.
- Aided in creating the necessary journal voucher documentation, such as white papers, standard operating procedures (SOP), and desktop process guides; assisting fellow teammates with the proper resources required to prepare and post multiple journal vouchers in Navy SABRS.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Staff Accountant
KINDRED HEALTH CARE
Beachwood, USA
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Completed and maintained month-end and year-end closing procedures, analyzed, reconciled, and prepared general ledger entries.
- Produced internal and external month-end and year-end financial reports, and analyzed monthly expenses and statistical variances.
- Analyzed laboratory, radiology, equipment rental, pharmacy, and supply charges.
- Evaluated medical records, UDS record submission, and RGN billing statements for consistency and accuracy.
- Assisted with ad-hoc reporting and special projects, and participated in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Performed variance analysis to compare budgeted figures against actuals, highlighting areas of concern.
Delinquent Tax Examiner
CUYAHOGA COUNTY TREASURER
Cleveland, USA
06.2008 - 09.2015
- Oversaw compliance of delinquent property tax contracts with the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code, which encompassed auditing duties.
- Developed accurate and reliable reports that aided in identifying, analyzing, and resolving a range of budgetary problems, such as the development of alternative methods of funding.
- Analyzed and calculated county property taxes, special assessments, interest, and penalties on applications for property tax exemptions.
- Developed and implemented an MS Excel spreadsheet to streamline delinquent tax revenue calculation and documentation generated from collection payment plans.
- Educated clients on complex tax issues by explaining details in understandable terms.
- Set up and monitored payment plans and processed payments.
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent taxpayers when needed.
- Responded to inquiries from taxpayers regarding their accounts or payments due.
- Investigated discrepancies in taxpayer information to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Addressed process improvements for department with professionals and implemented changes accordingly.
Education
Master of Management - Specialization in Accounting
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Greenwood Village, COBachelor of Science - Business Management
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Greenwood Village, COSkills
- Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Navy Standard Accounting, Budget, Reporting System (Navy SABRS)
- ADVANA
- Automated Disbursing System (ADS)
- Corporate Electronic Document Management System (CEDMS)
- Cash History On-Line Operator Search Engine (CHOOSE)
- Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS)
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Billing and Account Management (BAM)
- Standardized Accounting and Reporting System - Field Level (STARS-FL)
- ACL
- OnBase
- MS Office Suite
- QuickBooks
- Peach Tree
- Adobe software proficiency
Timeline
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
01.2016 - Current
Staff Accountant
KINDRED HEALTH CARE
08.2015 - 01.2016
Delinquent Tax Examiner
CUYAHOGA COUNTY TREASURER
06.2008 - 09.2015
Master of Management - Specialization in Accounting
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
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