Kelly Achord
Summary
Current Financial Secretary Coordinator with a track record of improving financial procedures and efficiency at Ascension Parish School Board. Expert in financial software and bookkeeping, with a passion for problem-solving and great teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in resource availability and employee training effectiveness, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Secretary Coordinator
Ascension Parish School Board
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with Business Services Department to establish procedures for money collection and recording.
- Demonstrated new products, procedures, techniques and devices to employees as well as trained new employees in specific Software products - School Funds Online and School Cash Online.
- Developed financial procedures, ensuring consistency in accounting practices and record keeping among all of the schools.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes allowing for more efficient use of resources. and better support for school staff members.
- Responsible for preparing training manuals on School Activity Funds for employees and school administration according to district guidelines and financial protocols.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for employees struggling in certain areas of their role, resulting in increased confidence and job satisfaction.
- Organized group workshops aimed at improving specific skills or addressing common challenges faced by the school secretary.
- Maintained accurate records of school finances and generated reports as requested for yearly audits.
- Managed all school closeouts and rollovers for end of the fiscal year.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks
- Managed electronic documents systems
School Financial Secretary
Ascension Parish School Board
11.2005 - 01.2016
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
- Maintained accurate records of school finances and generated documents for annual audits.
- Assisted with day-to-day school functions, working efficiently and productively with all co-workers.
- Supported other staff members success by providing supplies, resources and important information.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
Gonzales, LA05.1989
Skills
- Bookkeeping Expertise
- Financial Software Proficiency
- Expense Tracking
- Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner, Self Motivated
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- School Funds Online
- School Cash Online
- Microsoft Office
- Excel spreadsheets
- other software needed for proficiency in Office Administration
Timeline
Financial Secretary Coordinator
Ascension Parish School Board
03.2018 - Current
School Financial Secretary
Ascension Parish School Board
11.2005 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
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