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Jeffrey Richards

Kerrville

Summary

Accomplished Financial Accountant with a proven track record at USDA-ARS, enhancing business performance through expert financial modeling and comprehensive budget analysis. Excelled in fostering cross-functional team collaborations and identifying cost-saving opportunities, demonstrating exceptional financial software expertise and strong analytical skills. Achieved seamless audit preparations, underscoring a meticulous and results-oriented approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

USDA-ARS
2700 Fredericksburg Rd Kerrville TX 78028
03.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using AdHoc reporting.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
  • Performed monthly audits on all accounts correcting and investigating errors that occurred.

Program Specialist

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
5806 Mesa Dr Austin TX, 78711
11.2013 - 07.2017
  • Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
  • Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts.
  • Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
  • Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
  • Developed, coordinated and administered inventory programs.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.

Works Advisor

Texas Health and Human Services
1601 Rutherford Ln Austin, TX 78754
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Used computer-aided guidance packages such as skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests, and personal inventories to assist clients in determining strengths and weaknesses.
  • Selected qualified applicants to refer to employers for possible job placement purposes.
  • Sorted out jobs relevant to interests of candidates to forward information to candidates.
  • Wrote job orders from employers to record accurate description of required job duties, working hours and wages.
  • Managed a diverse caseload of clients from various backgrounds, effectively addressing unique barriers to employment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2012

Skills

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Financial modeling
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Auditing
  • Financial software expertise
  • Budget preparation

Timeline

Financial Accountant

USDA-ARS
03.2019 - Current

Program Specialist

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
11.2013 - 07.2017

Works Advisor

Texas Health and Human Services
01.2013 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University

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