Fanta Coleman
Irmo,SC
Summary
Proficient senior accounting professional offering several years of State experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
Columbia, SC
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Provide comprehensive Travel Training to all staff
- Maintained oversight of both State and Federal Grants
Senior Accountant
SC Department Of Public Safety
Blythewood, SC
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Managed and oversaw purchasing card users, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
Fiscal Analyst
SC Department Of Probation, Parole And Pardon Services
Columbia, SC
12.2007 - 11.2016
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Monitored accounts receivable to ensure timely payments from customers.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding fiscal matters.
- Managed accounts payable functions such as vendor invoices, purchase orders.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Conduct cashier training for all staff members
- Ensured that all Fiscal Technicians were adequately trained and supervised
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
Columbia, SCSkills
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- SCEIS/SAP
- General Ledger Management
- Team Training
- Bank Reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Treasurer of Veterans' Trust Fund
Certification
- Department of Justice Grants Financial Management Training Certificate
Timeline
Senior Accountant
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
11.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
SC Department Of Public Safety
11.2016 - 11.2021
Fiscal Analyst
SC Department Of Probation, Parole And Pardon Services
12.2007 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
- Department of Justice Grants Financial Management Training Certificate
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