Karlessia Ramsey
Thomson,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 20 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions and reporting. Works closely with executive management on accounting issues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Manage capital project budget over 5 million dollars. Ensuring expenses are reported in a timely manager.
- Audited payroll vendor payments and commissions to confirm accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- Facilitated budgeting processes through comprehensive data collection and expenditure analysis.
- Coordinated discussions among departments to clarify budgetary priorities and provide necessary updates.
- Acted as a key liaison to bridge finance and non-finance teams, ensuring clarity in budget allocation processes.
- Facilitates general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management, purchasing, account reconciliation, and cash management.
- Represents the financial interest of the technical college in accounting related interactions with other parties, such as banks, vendors, and external customers.
Senior Grant Accountant
Richmond County School System
Augusta, GA
10.2018 - 12.2025
- Manage a 8 million Special Education Budget by reporting monthly expenses to Georgia Department of Education.
- Analyzed financial data and generated reports for program directors, enhancing budgetary transparency and accountability.
- Conducted thorough account reviews, identified and corrected coding errors, and systematically tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Analyzed financial transactions and recorded journal entries while applying accrual accounting principles for precise financial reporting.
- Conducted regular audits of general ledger and chart of accounts to maintain financial integrity and transparency.
- Facilitated the creation of operating budgets and initiation of financial planning in partnership with grant directors.
- Analyzed and reported on accounts receivable performance metrics for district financial management.
- Facilitated comprehensive financial note preparation to ensure accurate reporting of capital assets.
- Managed depreciation schedules for capital assets to maintain compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw financial close activities each month to maintain compliance and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Conducted thorough analysis of financial statement discrepancies to enhance accuracy and prevent future occurrences.
- Generated timely and accurate financial reporting to support strategic decisions by senior management.
- Administered accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, ensuring timely coordination with asset managers for recording acquisitions and disposals.
Accountant
Department Of Family & Children Services
Athens, GA
08.2005 - 10.2018
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and perform month and year end closing
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, and assets
- Supervised and trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05-2001
Skills
- TeamWorks Financial System
- Workday Financial System
- Government Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Grants Management
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Month End and Year End Closing Procedures
- Produce Financial Statements
- General ledger accounting
- Budget planning
Timeline
Director of Finance
Augusta Technical College
12.2025 - Current
Senior Grant Accountant
Richmond County School System
10.2018 - 12.2025
Accountant
Department Of Family & Children Services
08.2005 - 10.2018
BBA - Accounting
Brenau University