Expert in Merged Accounting and Financial Reporting (MAFR) systems, demonstrating strong leadership through mentoring peers and training new technicians. Balanced over 6.1K DEAMS transactions valued at $7.7M, achieving 100% accuracy in voucher reconciliation while reducing errors and rework by 10%.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Technician – GS-0503-07
United States Air Force
09.2024 - Current
Team Lead for MAFR Section
Merged accounting and financial reporting systems, including DEAMS, CRIS, and FMWF.
Balanced over 6,100 DEAMS transactions worth $7.7 million, ensuring accurate interfacing with DFAS-Limestone.
Analyzed pre-validation files, identifying errors that contributed to 10% reduction in rework.
Reviewed 8,000 invoices, voiding improper entries and ensuring accurate general ledger reporting.
Granted PO override authority for expedited purchase order processing.
Trained six new MAFR technicians and provided guidance to workflow manager.
Created DEAMS purchase orders manually to expedite invoice processing and minimize accounting rejects.
Financial Technician – GS-0503-05
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 09.2024
Merged Accounting and Financial Reporting (MAFR) expert in systems including Reserve Travel System, Defense Enterprise Accounting & Management System (DEAMS), Financial Management Workflow (FMWF), DEAMS Interface, Metrics, Error Handling and Status Tracking (DIMES) and Commanders’ Resource Integration System (CRIS)
Entrusted above peers for PO Override Authority
Balanced over 6.1K DEAMS accounting transactions valued at $7.7M, ensuring 100% accuracy of vouchers interfaced and balanced during DFAS-Limestone reconciliation.
Analyzed pre-validation files for accounting errors, preventing reconciliation discrepancies with Centralized Disbursing System (CDS) and contributing to 10% reduction in rework and voided payments.
Reviewed 8,000 invoices for accuracy and compliance, identifying and voiding improper accounting entries to ensure accurate reporting of General Ledger data.
Regularly mentor and train peers, enhancing team capability and accuracy
Trained and guided 6 new MAFR technicians
Provided processing training to the new Team Lead and Workflow Manager, establishing a relationship of collaboration
Manually built DEAMS purchase orders to facilitate faster processing of invoices by the interface system; diverted errors/focused attention on systematic invoice interface, keeping accounting rejects to a minimum
Generated invoices requiring manual entry, expedited accounting distribution entries/updated resource management files, and enhanced decision support capabilities
Assisted/trained in 33 military pay accounting transactions worth $9K; ensured DEAMS/DJMS collection vouchers balanced and simplified DFAS reconciliation, preventing Funds Balance with Treasury (FBwT) errors and keeping invoices out of the suspense account
Completed required credits for initial DoD FM Level 1 Certification – achieved 18 months ahead of schedule
Accounting Clerk II (Non-Supervisory)
LeoTech/Contract with Travel Pay at Ellsworth Air Force Base
07.2022 - 01.2023
Reviewed and validated 7.1K vouchers valued at $18.5K for proper posting of accounting lines, identifying over 100 errors, and ensuring the general ledger was accurate and balanced
Managed systematic invoice interface, enhancing processing accuracy and reducing errors.
Created over 100 refund receivables and reconciled collections to ensure timely reimbursements.
Responded promptly to over 100 emails, researching and resolving accounting line discrepancies in Defense Enterprise Accounting Management Systems.
Budget Specialist (Non-Supervisory)
State of Wyoming – State Fire Marshal’s Office – Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety
02.2013 - 07.2022
Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans for a budget of 7.2M
Testified in front of the Wyoming State Legislation – regarding the DFPES Budget
Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to federal and state regulations for WOLFS (Wyoming OnLine Fiscal System)
Managed accounts receivables for electrical division using Image Trend database, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Handled accounts payable for vendors and processed employee travel expenses.
Collaborated with team members to fulfill project requirements, develop effective solutions, and achieve deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Exceeded workflow needs through proactive self-management and prioritization of tasks.
Accounting Specialist (Non-Supervisory)
State of Wyoming – State Parks and Cultural Resources
07.1997 - 02.2013
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll functions
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
Assessed entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy and compliance
Coded invoices and records to ensure organization and accuracy
Reconciled operations databases with accounting records to verify monthly revenue accuracy
Entered all data into WOLFS and Infor View systems for accurate recordkeeping
Accounting Tech (Non-Supervisory)
State of Wyoming – Wyoming Game and Fish
04.1993 - 07.1997
Answered calls from license holders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in information provided
Processed financial transactions for wildlife management programs and licensing.
Maintained accurate accounting records for state-funded projects and grants.
Assisted in budget preparation and expense tracking for departmental initiatives.
Education
General Study -
LCCC (Laramie County Community College)
01-2023
Leadership Course -
State Parks and Cultural Resources
01-2022
Skills
MAFR systems
accounting transactions
financial reporting
invoice processing
voucher balancing
budget formulation
Awards
AFIMSC/ Civilian Cat 1 Quarterly Award – CY 2024
FMFK CY2024 Civilian of the Quarter – award (January 2024 to March 2024)
AFIMSC/ CY 2024 Teammate Award – February 2024
FMFK CY2023 Annual Award – Team award (January 2023 to December 2023)
AFIMSC/RMFK Quarterly Travel Accounting Team Award (January 2023 to March 2023)
Regional Forester’s Honor Award – Recreation Partnership – U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region - 2006
Certificate of Achievement – Grant Administration and Monitoring Federal Aid – FHWA Transportation – July 2007
Certificate of Recognition – Certificate of Excellence in Customer Service – 2008
Certificate of Recognition – SPCR - Grant Reporting System in WOLFS - 2010
Employee Recognition – Execute contracts and complete the final closeout of SHPO’s biennial budget. – August – 2012
Employee Recognition Assisted with compiling information for the RTS Trail Program Audit – Acting outside of job duties and under stressful time pressure – December 2012
Timeline
Financial Technician – GS-0503-07
United States Air Force
09.2024 - Current
Financial Technician – GS-0503-05
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 09.2024
Accounting Clerk II (Non-Supervisory)
LeoTech/Contract with Travel Pay at Ellsworth Air Force Base
07.2022 - 01.2023
Budget Specialist (Non-Supervisory)
State of Wyoming – State Fire Marshal’s Office – Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety
02.2013 - 07.2022
Accounting Specialist (Non-Supervisory)
State of Wyoming – State Parks and Cultural Resources
Financial Accounts Technician - 437 GS 07-0503 at Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemFinancial Accounts Technician - 437 GS 07-0503 at Veterans Affairs Health Care System