Joshua Brown
Richardson,TX
Summary
Experienced Accounting Professional I apply my accounting and budgeting skills to support the employee health benefits fund and the HR department's financial operations. I have over three years of experience in public sector accounting, where I have developed strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
I am passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. I also have proficiency in CRM, Workday, Oracle, and other systems that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR accounting practices. My goal is to contribute to the fiscal sustainability and performance of the City of Dallas and its workforce.As a Senior Accountant HR at City of Dallas, I apply my accounting and budgeting skills to support the employee health benefits fund and the HR department's financial operations. I have over three years of experience in public sector accounting, where I have developed strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. I am passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. I also have proficiency in CRM, Workday, Oracle, and other systems that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR accounting practices. My goal is to contribute to the fiscal sustainability and performance of the City of Dallas and its workforce.
- Top skills
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
City Temp- Human Resources
City Of Dallas
05.2023 - Current
- Serves as HR point of contact for the Office of Budget & Management Services and the City Controller’s Office for items related to the employee health benefits fund and all relevant accounting and budgeting
- Formulates and implements standard accounting methods, system procedures, forms, financial reports, and records
- Completes all accounting data entries, recommends improvements, and assists in execution of Human Resources accounting practices
- Monitors and audits all of HR’s budget; to include departmental budgeting and the employee health benefits fund in all relevant systems (AMS, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
- Works with HR Leaders to track budgets related to Benefits, department resources, special projects, tracking enhancements, etc
- Implements standardized project management tools and resources to lead projects related to employee benefit deductions, Human Resources, Benefits, and Wellness products for City of Dallas employees
- Collaborates with HR Contract Analyst on all contract amendments, AAs, RFPS, proposals, and/or procurement of services
- Secures appropriate signatures and prepares payment as requested by vendor (i.e., wire, deposits, credit card, check, etc.)
- Researches, reconciles, and monitors HR invoices and claims to assist leadership to ensure effective and efficient services are being completed
- Prepares memos, monthly reports, agendas, and presentations for benefit-related services to communicate business results effectively and clearly to Human Resources leaders and interested parties
- Creates monthly FTAs and serve as a primary contact for benefits budget and vendors
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting practices
- Knowledge of Advanced Management Systems (AMS) – Accounting, Oracle, Salesforce procurement modules, and other systems engaged by the City of Dallas
- Knowledge of Employee Health Benefits accounting
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and be a team player
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, other government agencies, employees, and the general public
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations for City Leadership
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Contract Administrator (Temp)
Schneider Electric
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Process Subcontract invoice
- Provide support to Customer Project Management Staff with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Determine cost for services and generate invoices for purchaser; deliver invoices according to instructions outlined in purchase order, work closely with purchaser’s Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid in acceptable timeframe
- Run Job Cost Inquiry reports to review labor and material applied to projects and ensure that all activity and pricing is correct; remove any discrepancies
- Obtain various documentation such as service quotations, material orders, time sheets, packing slips and rental agreements to account for all activity coded to a job
- Create purchase orders to vendors for various material required for services including safety equipment and hardware
- Ensure timely submission of invoices to customer
- Working with Avetta system to ensure subcontractors are qualified
- Setting up Subcontractors, processing subcontracts and change orders.
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
Accounting Generalist
Corgan
09.2022 - 02.2023
- New hire set up, HR Coordination and payroll prep
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Streamlined invoicing processes for increased efficiency and reduced payment delays.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing accounting procedures and improving data organization.
- Supported cash flow management by consistently monitoring accounts receivable and collections activities.
- Oversaw payroll processing, guaranteeing accurate calculations and timely distribution of employee payments while avoiding costly penalties related to tax withholdings or reporting errors.
- Timesheet review Expense Report review/approval Argos Manger Fedex invoice Billing Review Contracts Assist with data entry for Vision ERP maintenance Daily cash receipt processing, remote capture and manual deposits Process statements new vendor Setup Ad hoc requests Conduct ACH confirmations
Manager Membership Representative (Part-Time)
YMCA
05.2022 - Current
- Direct supervision of approximately 6 part-time staff which includes recruiting, hiring, training and coaching
- Ensuring program information is accurate, up-to-date, and communicated in a consistent manner to staff, members and the community
- Responsible for membership staff payroll, as well as creating and adhering to membership budget expenses
- Meet and/or exceed the membership monthly sales goals for the branch
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of front desk data entry and tracking
- Will require availability of evening shifts and an occasional weekend shift
- Provide leadership to Annual Campaign and Community Events
- Promote and sell memberships and services
- Learn to give quality tours according to the goals and interests of our members
- Scan member cards and greet by name
- Attend paid trainings and meetings and learn new skills.
Administrative Specialist II
City of Dallas
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Perform a variety of advanced administrative functions to include accounting, budgeting, accounts payable and Workday HR functions using independent thought, analyze and decision making
- Reconciling of daily deposits against financial statements
- Auditing of daily deposits entries, discrepancies, credit card disputes, etc
- For entire department
- Reconcile and audit department staff time entries
- Budget data entry (FTA, Performance Measures)
- Auditing and approval of vendor invoices
- Auditing of Tax Sales packages and JV Processing
- ITI/ITA Approval for external departments
- Processing and reconciling of all P-Card & T-Card Requests approved by management
- Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, forms, and documents
- Develop, Coordinate, and maintain record keeping and filing systems
- Assist Manager-Business and Financial Statements (Daily Deposits, P-Card & T-Card etc.)
- Budget Preparation (Salary Projections, Hiring Plan, Budget vs Actual etc.)
- Human Resources (Position Listing, Employee Base Pay, Bi-Weekly Personnel workbook, New Hire, Promotional, Demotions, Terminations and Retirement, Timesheets, etc.)
- Human Resources (Workday, NeoGov, Job Posting - Texas Municipal League etc.)
- Assist in the development of training materials
- Train or supervise the work of others
- Web Cash Out Process and Entry
- Reconciling/Auditing
- May assist supervisor in compiling and analyzing data, making calculations, preparing reports, or with the implementation of program planning
- May conduct research on technical or policy issues, compose, design, or edit department publications such as brochures, forms, manuals, and reports.
AP Temp Finance Specialist
Brunswick Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Efficiently process vendor invoices and maintain up to date
- Coordinate approval process of all accounts payable invoices
- Research and resolve all payment problems
- Setup Vendor Profiles
- Find receipts and create expense reports and other duties as assigned.
AR Accounting Associate
Interstate Batteries
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepare customer invoices daily and send them to customers through various channels (mail, e-mail etc.)
- Provide support for consolidated financial reporting and analytics for the IB enterprise, accounting for ~$2B in revenue, ~$300+M in Gross Profit and ~$280M in operating expenses
- Provide reporting of operating expenses for non-operating business functions (Talent, Legal, Finance and IT), including people costs and all discretionary spend
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and Client A/R to general ledger
- Served as a key member on a team that streamlined reconciliation procedures for over 300 accounts
- Identify discrepancies and correcting customer invoices
- Maintaining customer file details such as billing cycle and contact information
- Use problem solving skills to research disputed items
- Work closely with the collections team
- Respond to customer inquiries and follow up on discrepancies
- Send statements to customers
- Perform month-end close activities
- Support other accounting duties as assigned.
Billing Coordinator
Altair Global Relocation
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Follow agreed-upon procedures for billing clients such as: Adobe, LinkedIn, Allstate, Harman, and Nissan
- Utilize the Audit Report, ensure all assigned client billing information is complete and accurate; correct any omitted or inaccurate information
- Reconcile the Audit and Ledger Balance Reports, then prepare detailed and itemized spreadsheet reflecting outstanding balance due to Altair, and then email to client in client specific format
- Use Excel V-lookup to locate and determine discrepancies
- Communicate with A/R team if additional money is owed; or communicate with A/P team if a refund is due
- Monitor receipt of payment from client; calculate and bill client interest for late payment.
Service Coordinator
Capital One Call Center
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Service calls by building rapport and deepening client relationships
- Resolve calls through first call resolution by guiding the call and taking ownership
- Provide simple solutions to ensure original service request has been resolved
- Occasionally make follow-up call-back/email to clients for issue resolution
- Present needs-based referral/product recommendations to deepen the banking relationship
- Uphold a high degree of integrity, while being compliant with bank policies and procedures.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Navarro Junior College
Midlothian, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Cedar Hill High School
06.2009
Skills
- Training and Development
- Audit Preparation
- Personnel Accountability
- Create journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations
- Compensation & Benefits
- Performance Management
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong ability to communicate and present complex information at both a high level and a detailed level through oral and written methods
- Ability to work independently in busy environments and interact with senior leaders
- GAAP Proficiency
- Financial Statement Review
- Budget Administration
- Variance Analysis
- Oracle Financials
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Timeline
City Temp- Human Resources
City Of Dallas
05.2023 - Current
Contract Administrator (Temp)
Schneider Electric
03.2023 - 05.2023
Accounting Generalist
Corgan
09.2022 - 02.2023
Manager Membership Representative (Part-Time)
YMCA
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Specialist II
City of Dallas
10.2020 - 09.2022
AP Temp Finance Specialist
Brunswick Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
AR Accounting Associate
Interstate Batteries
04.2018 - 09.2019
Billing Coordinator
Altair Global Relocation
07.2015 - 04.2018
Service Coordinator
Capital One Call Center
05.2014 - 03.2015
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Navarro Junior College
High School Diploma -
Cedar Hill High School