Kermora Russell
Fredericksburg
Summary
Procurement Analyst Professional with extensive experience in finance, accounting, personnel and administration functions. Maintaining professionalism and accomplishing the mission while adhering to the policies and procedures within the Federal Code of Regulations (CFRs). In addition to ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed throughout the mission, maintaining professionalism is also imperative. The ability to work cooperatively and independently to achieve goals within a team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Technician, NT II
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren (NSWCD)
08.2020 - Current
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
Financial Technician, GS 7
Department Of Defense (DOD)
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Classified expenditures against budget and document in accounting reports.
- Entered new member data into system using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) via Joint Uniform Military Pay System (JUMPS) to updated record.
- Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed.
- Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
- Reviewed collection reports to determine status of collections and amounts of outstanding balances.
- Processed payments and contracts on accounts.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMPS) via Defense MilPay Office (DMO).
- Tracked and reported outstanding financial obligations on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Accounting Technician, GS7
National Cemetery Administration
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Screened company accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and general ledger transactions.
- Organized general ledger with accuracy and within time constraints.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Entered data into Combined Anti-Armor Team or Combined Arms Assault Teams (CAATS) system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Senior Financial Technician, NC II
Office Of Naval Research (ONR)
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Interacted with contacts from other organizations to gather information regarding invoices.
- Sourced and secured new business opportunities by leveraging existing client relationships and referrals, resulting from building trust with customers.
- Tracked and reported financial performance on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
- Utilized Oracle to reconcile bank accounts and generate fiscal reports.
- Maintained ongoing communication with contracts to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
Financial Technician, NG III
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock (NSWCC)
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Identified discrepancies on bills and coordinated with personnel from other companies to have these issues resolved.
- Utilized Oracle / SAP to reconcile bank accounts and generate fiscal reports.
- Interacted with contacts from other organizations to gather information regarding invoices.
- Entered new client data into system using Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP) Oracle and updated account information.
- Trained newly hired employees on accounting processes and procedures, which helped improve morale and understanding of job tasks.
- Created, maintained and disseminated monthly financial analysis report to senior management outline financial activities of subsidiaries.
- Reconciled financial statements and bank accounts and recovered accounts receivable.
- Performed audits on unmatched disbursements to certify accurate financial reporting and appropriate spending practices.
Financial Technician, GS7
Veteran Health Administration (VHA)
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Classified expenditures against budget and document in accounting reports.
- Sourced and secured new business opportunities by leveraging existing client relationships and referrals, resulting from building trust with customers.
- Compiled general ledger entries on regular basis, providing nearly error-free accuracy.
- Contacted insurance companies to discuss and resolve unpaid claims and incorrectly paid claims.
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
- Used Central Patients Records System (CPRS) and Financial Management Service (FMS) to maintain new and existing accounts.
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
Financial Technician, GS6
Bureau Of Medicine And Surgery (BUMED)
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Negotiated to collect balance in full.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
- Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
- Used Third-Party Outpatient Collections System (TPOCS) and Composite Healthcare System (CHCS) to maintain new and existing accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance Planning
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Skills
- Dynamic Communication
- Report Tracking
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Critical Thinking / Creative Solutions
- ERP Reporting
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Insurance Recommendation
- Billing Codes / Billing Procedures
- Training Programs
- Account Reconciliation / Invoice Processing
- GAAP Principles / Bonfire
Timeline
Administrative Technician, NT II
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren (NSWCD)
08.2020 - Current
Financial Technician, GS 7
Department Of Defense (DOD)
12.2017 - 08.2020
Accounting Technician, GS7
National Cemetery Administration
06.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Financial Technician, NC II
Office Of Naval Research (ONR)
10.2014 - 06.2016
Financial Technician, NG III
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock (NSWCC)
01.2012 - 10.2014
Financial Technician, GS7
Veteran Health Administration (VHA)
09.2011 - 01.2012
Financial Technician, GS6
Bureau Of Medicine And Surgery (BUMED)
12.2008 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance Planning
University of Phoenix
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