Gregory Carter
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Accountant looking to further my career in a progressive organization. I will apply my educational skills, and enthusiasm to benefit the company while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant A
Shelby County Government
06.2022 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and review expense data.
- Oversee Shelby County's $1.0 billion debt portfolio.
- Develop procedures to ensure all debt payments are paid in a timely manner.
- Supervise all Capital Improvement Projects until completion.
- Provide guidance to the County in the need of future funding.
- Ensures that the County is following all State and Federal regulations as to debt.
- Lead the Debt Department in preparing year-end reports for the annual comprehensive financial report.
- Independently oversee the investment reconciliation for retirement.
Accountant B
Shelby County Government
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Utilized GEMS to manage financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, checks, invoices, journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end close processes on behalf of the Shelby County Government
- Review Shelby County Schools Capital Improvement Project invoices
- Assist in reconciling the investments for Pension monthly
- Manage fixed assets and improvements projects to insure depreciation is being recorded accurately
- Create end of the month reports and run analytics on different funds such as, Law Library, Film and Television
- Oversee Shelby County School funds to insure it stays within its budget, manages C.I.P. (Construction in Progress) and debt services government wide for Shelby County Schools
- Utilize cash management skills to allocate cash from inter portfolio cash transfers in and out of investment accounts monthly
- Demonstrates attention to detail when handling any accounting reports while maintaining organized
- Master in running reports from GEMS and navigating through OnBase
- Played a key role in helping produce Shelby County Governments 2019, 2020 and 2021 year-end financials
Accountant Temp
Shelby County Government
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Support accounting department staff by performing wide range of clerical and administrative tasks.
- Manage spreadsheets to track expenses for capital improvement projects.
- Assist Sr. Accountants with maintaining accurate accounts on cash, prepaid credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit for investment transactions.
- Utilize cash management skills to allocate cash from inter portfolio cash transfers in and out of investment accounts monthly.
- Prepared journal entries and oversaw the monthly payment for the counties health insurance.
- Entered all change orders to re-class or retire assets.
Chief Administrative Officer and Accountant Intern
Shelby County Government
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Create financial reports for accounts payable and identified overdue accounts for collection
- Process time sensitive A/R's (account receivable) invoices in a timely manner
- Completed month-end reports to form cash receipts
- Assist in managing a $200,000,000 budget for Shelby County
- Communicate with clients during business meetings in order to help make informed decisions concerning retirement investments
- Assist the Mayor's department by answering phone calls and responding to emails
- Maintain grant folders and grant related activity reports.
Direct Support Professional
Support Solutions Of Mid-South
06.2012 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the livelihood of patients ensuring they have as normal of a life as possible
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns
- Responsible for cash management of patient's funds for utilities, living expenses and food
- Test and record blood glucose levels
- Administer and assist individuals in taking medications
- Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, and pulse
- Respond appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of patients
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for individuals
- Perform clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN01.2016
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN01.2016
Skills
- Technically proficient in Microsoft windows, Excel, Access, Words, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Great Plains
- Financial statement analysis
- General ledger entries
- Analytical reasoning
- Complex problem solving
- Debits and credits research
- Data analysis and research
- Year-end close
- Budgeting
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliations and balancing
Certification
- CCFO - Certified County Finance Officer
Timeline
Accountant A
Shelby County Government
06.2022 - Current
Accountant B
Shelby County Government
05.2020 - 06.2022
Accountant Temp
Shelby County Government
06.2019 - 05.2020
Chief Administrative Officer and Accountant Intern
Shelby County Government
10.2018 - 05.2019
Direct Support Professional
Support Solutions Of Mid-South
06.2012 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Memphis
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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