Jennifer Schilk
CITY OF LIVONIA
Farmington,MI
2
Certifications
2027
years of professional experience
Budget and Fiscal Services Manager leading municipal budget development, fiscal analysis, and grant oversight across a $250M+ citywide budget and the $78 million General Fund, preparing multiple documents per month for City leadership and elected officials. Applies governmental accounting and fund structure knowledge to support funding decisions, resource allocation, and financial planning for City leadership and elected officials. Manages 10-20 grants while improving efficiencies and communication for inter-departmental processes, consistency, and coordination across departments.
Work History
Budget and Fiscal Services Manager
2 Years 9 Months- Developed and lead citywide budget oversight for a $250 million citywide budget, coordinating fiscal planning across all funds and departments.
- Support planning for the $78 million General Fund through fund structure analysis and responsible resource allocation.
- Manage grant oversight activities, including expenditure tracking, reporting, and compliance with applicable funding requirements.
- Analyze revenue, expenditure, and funding trends to strengthen financial planning and support informed budget decisions.
- Coordinate with departments to evaluate operating and capital funding needs while maintaining reliable financial information.
- Prepare financial analyses and budget materials for City leadership and elected officials to support decision-making.
- Improve financial processes to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and coordination across municipal operations.
Accountant
5 Years- Completed 10+ grant reviews quarterly while monitoring transactions for compliance with grant requirements.
- Managed 10+ monthly reconciliations across enterprise funds to support accurate financial records and reporting.
- Performed governmental fund accounting and financial reporting to maintain accurate records and support compliance requirements.
- Led year-end audit preparation, assembling reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
- Maintained capital asset, project, and grant accounting records while researching discrepancies and improving accounting workflows.
Account Clerk
2 Years- Maintained accounting records and posted routine entries to support month-end close activities.
- Built working knowledge of municipal accounting systems, internal procedures, and governmental reporting practices.
General Ledger Accountant
1 Year- Reconciled dozens of bank accounts across multiple sales regions, resolving discrepancies and supporting accurate cash balances and records.
- Managed month-end close activities for four sales regions, coordinating accruals, reconciliations, and closing entries to meet deadlines.
- Prepared and posted general ledger journal entries, including accruals and intercompany transactions, to maintain clean accounting records.
- Completed balance sheet account reconciliations and investigated variances to maintain account accuracy and resolve open items.
- Supported monthly financial reporting and close deadlines across multiple sales regions, strengthening timely delivery for stakeholders.
Accounting Roles: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Route Reconciliation
3 Years- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, maintaining accurate account balances and financial records.
- Analyzed route-level financial activity to support cash and inventory reporting across delivery operations.
- Maintained accounting records and performed reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy and internal controls.
- Prepared journal entries and account support documents to keep transaction processing organized and audit-ready.
Restaurant Operations and Management
- Managed daily front- and back-of-house priorities to support efficient restaurant operations.
- Built organizational routines that improved follow-through across shift changes and service handoffs.
- Resolved guest and team issues with clear communication and practical problem-solving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Economics, and Merchandising
Skills
Governmental and fund accounting
Grant accounting and financial compliance
General ledger accounting
Enterprise fund accounting
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Month-end and year-end close
Capital asset and project accounting
Budget development
Budget forecasting
Variance analysis
Revenue analysis
Expenditure analysis
Capital budgeting
Long-range financial planning
Grant reporting
Financial process improvement
Operating budget development
Multi-year forecasting
Departmental budget review
Appropriation tracking
Cash flow forecasting
Variance reporting
Fund balance analysis
External audit coordination
Capital improvement planning
Certification
PM GAP University — Program Completion
Timeline
Budget and Fiscal Services Manager
CITY OF LIVONIA
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Accountant
CITY OF LIVONIA
01.2019 - 01.2024Read More
Account Clerk
CITY OF LIVONIA
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
General Ledger Accountant
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Accounting Roles: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Route Reconciliation
WEST SIDE BEER
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management, Economics, and Merchandising
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Restaurant Operations and Management
Border Cantina
2001 - 2016Read More