Jessica Hall
Portsmouth
Summary
Dynamic Financial Management Analyst with proven expertise at U.S. Fleet Forces Command, enhancing key performance indicators and improving data integration. Skilled in financial forecasting and data analysis, while demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and team collaboration. Committed to achieving compliance and optimizing budgetary resources for effective financial management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Analyst
U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with the Budget Support Office Oversight team to enhance key performance indicators.
- Managed oversight of transportation codes for freight charges, DODAAC management, and Navy material shipping.
- Improved data cleansing efforts to facilitate the transition from SABRS to N-ERP, enhancing accounting system integration.
- Guided lower-level staff on standard operating procedures for suspense reporting, ensuring proper data clearance in line with audit requirements.
Financial Management Analyst
Naval Information Forces
Suffolk
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Promoted from Financial Technician to Financial Management Analyst, maintaining primary responsibilities.
- Served as Defense Travel System Reviewing Official, ensuring accurate travel authorizations and vouchers.
- Ensured travelers inputted data correctly for review by Authorizing Official.
- Acted as Authorizing Official for Purchase Card Program, approving purchases of supplies and furniture.
- Tracked monthly billing to meet auditable standards and ensured compliance.
- Oversaw Prior Year funding documents, resolving discrepancies such as unmatched disbursements and negative obligations.
- Generated daily Status of Funds reports to validate available budgetary resources.
- Developed financial forecasting models to identify trends in revenue and expenses.
Financial Technician
Naval Information Forces
Suffolk
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted in budget and accounting records for fourteen commands within NIF Resource Management/FIAR division.
- Generated, processed, reconciled, and maintained funding documents including DD Form 448 and MIPR.
- Accessed various financial systems such as STARS-FL and CFMS to extract and analyze financial data.
- Managed suspense reporting by validating data accuracy and assisting AOR with abnormal accounting conditions.
- Conducted monthly trend analysis of suspense items for management reporting using Excel spreadsheets.
- Oversaw Obligation Validation Review process by reconciling accounts and clearing unliquidated obligations.
- Ensured accuracy of accounting records through continuous monitoring and corrections during account reconciliation.
- Participated in improving financial processes and compliance with DoD regulations during audits.
Financial Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Acted as liaison to obligate contractual funding for various contracts, including hazardous waste agreements.
- Reviewed funding status to ensure compliance with committed, obligated, and expended requirements.
- Maintained regular communication with Funds Administrator and contract specialists regarding fund accuracy.
- Recorded obligations using systems including COST and STARS to ensure proper documentation.
- Utilized Wide Area Work Flow to access contracts and align appropriations effectively.
- Generated error reports, including Recon Delta, to verify alignment between COST and STARS systems.
- Created SPS rejecting reports to assess accuracy of obligations in STARS system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in accounting procedures while leveraging resources for appropriated funding.
Financial Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Served as customer service representative for Norfolk Naval Shipyard employees.
- Managed payroll for over 2,000 employees, reviewing time and attendance records.
- Verified employment for NNSY personnel to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Balanced workload reports while providing face-to-face client interaction.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding employee pay and leave concerns.
- Researched and clarified misunderstood information on missed payments or leave totals.
- Acted as subject matter expert on payroll policies and procedures.
- Validated forms and documents to ensure audit readiness and accuracy.
Lancer Line Caller
Longwood University
Farmville
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Contacted alumni, parents, students, and university staff to secure donations for Longwood Fund.
- Persuaded diverse individuals to contribute toward building a better community for future students.
- Engaged with varying levels of enthusiasm among potential donors to encourage participation.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and listening skills in donor communications.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Finance
Longwood University
Farmville, VA, United States12.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis and reporting
- Financial management
- Customer service excellence
- Active listening skills
- Problem-solving techniques
- Time management strategies
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- Chi Alpha, 2009-2012, Student Leader
- Arc Community Advisory Board, 2009-2010, Treasurer
Accomplishments
- Participated in a leadership seminar.
- Selected to join a board for enhancing opportunities at Deep Creek High.
- Earned employee of the quarter for Customer Service in April 2014.
Job Related Training
- Financial Management Certification, 08/01/15
- Navsea Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, 06/01/10
- DON FY14 Budgeting and Accounting: Making the Connection
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Awards
- DCIPS Performance Award, 01/01/21
- Special Act or Service Award/Employee of the Quarter, 04/01/20
- Special Act or Service Award/Employee of the Month, 07/01/17
- On the spot cash award/ Employee of the Quarter, 04/01/14
References
- Tara Linebarger, 410-562-9731, tara.linebarger@navy.mil
- Melissa Dresser, 571-329-7472, melissa.dresser@live.longwood.edu
- Kelsey Kopacz, 757-635-3009, Kelsey.Kopacz@live.longwood.edu
- Carol Murla, 757-610-2099
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Job Type
Permanent
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst
U.S. Fleet Forces Command
12.2022 - Current
Financial Management Analyst
Naval Information Forces
04.2021 - 12.2022
Financial Technician
Naval Information Forces
07.2018 - 04.2021
Financial Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
03.2017 - 07.2018
Financial Technician
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
12.2012 - 03.2017
Lancer Line Caller
Longwood University
09.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Finance
Longwood University
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