John H Smith IV
College Park,MD
Summary
Accomplished Senior Grant Accountant with a proven track record at various non-profit organizations, enhancing financial accuracy and management. Expert in GAAP compliance, grant management, and fostering strong external relationships. Achieved a significant improvement in financial reporting and reconciliation processes, leveraging skills in SAP,, PeopleSoft, MIP, and advance usage of Exell, alongside exceptional analytical research capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Grant Accountant
Health Care for the Homeless
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Grant Accountant and Payroll Manager
Family Health Center of Baltimore
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.
Grants Analyst/ Billing Administrator
Howard University
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Served as a liaison between the organization and external partners, fostering strong relationships that supported ongoing collaboration.
- Worked collaboratively with department administrators to review costs.
- Reviewed and approved expenditures for appropriate spending on grants.
- Developed strategic recommendations for grant investments, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
- Provided exceptional customer service when handling client inquiries about their account status or invoice details.
- Managed a portfolio of high-value client accounts, ensuring prompt payment and reconciling outstanding balances.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD06-2010
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Processing
- General Ledger Entries
- Account reconciliation processes
- Payroll Administration
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Management
- Payroll Management
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- GAAP Accounting
- Project Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Analytical research
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- GAAP understanding
- SAP expertise
- Grant Management
- Nonprofit Accounting
- PeopleSoft
- ERP accounting
- Adobe software proficiency
- Reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Financial Portfolio Management
- Microsoft Office
- Journal Entries
- General accounting
Playing Chess
In chess I try to get ahead a players moves. So that I may anticipate possible problems before they may occur and prevent a loss or mishap from happening.
Timeline
Senior Grant Accountant
Health Care for the Homeless
11.2023 - 10.2024
Grant Accountant and Payroll Manager
Family Health Center of Baltimore
03.2021 - 10.2023
Grants Analyst/ Billing Administrator
Howard University
08.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Baltimore
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