Joe Russell
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and financial integrity within the Department of Education. Excelled in auditing, account reconciliation, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and adaptability. Leveraged Microsoft Excel expertise to streamline processes, achieving significant improvements in audit accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Management Consultant I
Department of Education
09.2010 - Current
- Managed federal grant programs including Race to the Top, Title II, and 21st Century.
- Also have experience managing State grant programs.
- Complete the audit and payment processing of vendor reimbursement requests.
- Audit final project disbursement reports for cash advanced projects.
- Complete the Entitlement process by completing the entitlement spreadsheet and carry forward letters.
- Keep an open communication with vendors to settle any audit findings or questions vendors may have.
- Process project award notifications the the FLorida Grants System.
- Complete monthly grant reconciliations to find and correct any discrepancies found.
Operations Management Consultant I
Department of Education
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Completed monthly reconciliation of FLAIR transactions.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Supervisor for two employees that maintained daily vouchers and warrant desk.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Accountant III
Department of Education
07.2005 - 04.2009
- Supervisor over employee travel reimbursements section.
- Completed daily audits of employee travel reimbursement forms and P-Card transactions.
- Conducted trainings for Department employees on State mandated travel rules and regulations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Accountant II
Department of Education
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Completed daily audits of employee travel reimbursement forms.
- Communicated with employees when more documentation or expense justification needed.
Accountant I
Department of Community Affairs
04.2002 - 09.2004
- Completed daily audits of employee travel reimbursement forms.
- Communicated with employees when more documentation or expense justification needed.
Fiscal Assistant II
Department of Community Affairs
11.2001 - 04.2002
- Mailed out warrants to appropriate agencies.
- Printed and matched up daily vouchers.
- Filing as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Auditing
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Invoice Processing
- Microsoft Word
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Operations Management Consultant I
Department of Education
09.2010 - Current
Operations Management Consultant I
Department of Education
05.2009 - 08.2010
Accountant III
Department of Education
07.2005 - 04.2009
Accountant II
Department of Education
09.2004 - 07.2005
Accountant I
Department of Community Affairs
04.2002 - 09.2004
Fiscal Assistant II
Department of Community Affairs
11.2001 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Florida State University