Jani Stewart
Destrehan,LA
Summary
Results-driven Certified Government Financial Manager, with 9 years K-12 financial accounting and reporting experience. Experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Business Manager
St. Charles Parish School Board
03.2021 - Current
- Assists and supports the Chief Financial Officer and the Business department in the organization, preparation, review and analysis of district financial accounts and funds, including but not limited to: Prepare the annual report for the Department of Education and the legislative auditor, with the assistance of the Chief Financial Officer
- Coordinate the implementation of financial and administrative software changes in the Business Office
- Review and oversee the direction and supervision of procedures in accounts payable and general ledger to improve both manual and program speed accuracy
- Analyze the district's investment activities to increase earnings as well as accounts for the collection, safekeeping and distribution of all district funds.
- Manage the consolidation of financial statements for multiple funds, ensuring proper elimination of interfund transactions.
- Reduce month-end closing time by optimizing accounting procedures and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Streamline accounts payable processes, resulting in reduced processing time and improved budget reporting.
- Implement internal controls to mitigate risks and safeguard school board assets.
- Support audit preparations, contributing to clean audit reports for multiple fiscal years.
- Improve budgeting process by working closely with department managers and school administrators to develop comprehensive forecasts.
Lead Accountant
St. Charles Parish School Board
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Performs maintenance and control of the district general ledger for 18 school sites and central office operations; examines posted financial data; prepares financial analysis and reconciliations; evaluate transactions; and advise departments and schools on proper coding
- Contribute to annual audit preparation by generating supporting analysis documentation and schedules
- Assists auditors by researching issues, creating reports, and responding to audit findings
- Assists in annual budget preparation and projections; prepares the operating budgets; manage and reconcile program expenditures for 18 schools within the district
- Communicates effectively with customers at all levels (management, clerical support, regulatory officials, and component district personnel) to clearly ascertain the concerns raised and respond courteously, promptly, and accurately
- Create and develop complex financial reports
- Monitors investment of district funds, monthly, to ensure adequate cash flow and maximum return on investments
- Prepares monthly pooled cash report for school board meetings
- Sets up and monitors new grant budgets and capital projects budgets
- Assists with financial software implementation.
Accountant
Algiers Charter School Association
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided accounting support in the areas of accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, grants, and accounts receivable for central office and 6 school sites
- Reviewed School Operation Manager’s student activity fund reconciliations to ensure they were prepared properly and followed-up on any unusual items
- Assisted Controller with preparation of annual audit
- Reconciled bank statements and prepared related journal entries
- Prepared, processed, and reviewed semi-monthly payroll for 6 schools, support staff and central office
- Performed semi-monthly payroll journal entries
- Executed other duties assigned by the Controller.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration; concentration in K-12 Education Leadership
Tulane University
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northwestern State University
05.2018
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Data Analysis
- ERP systems proficiency
Certification
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Association of Government Accountants, 10/2020
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel; Word, Microsoft, 12/2016
Timeline
District Business Manager
St. Charles Parish School Board
03.2021 - Current
Lead Accountant
St. Charles Parish School Board
07.2017 - 03.2021
Accountant
Algiers Charter School Association
07.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Public Administration; concentration in K-12 Education Leadership
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northwestern State University
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Association of Government Accountants, 10/2020
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel; Word, Microsoft, 12/2016
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