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
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
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
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, TX12-2012
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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