KIM WOMBLE
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Accounting professional, proficient in generally accepted accounting principles and the implementation of project-based accounting software. Critical thinker delivering innovative solutions to complex business and technical issues. Skilled collaborator with organizational leadership expertise. Strengths in accounting process management, systems implementation and it administration. Offering several years of experience achieving bottom-line performance through process improvements, cost reduction strategies and implementation of strong accounting controls.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Dalewood Middle-Hamilton County Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Perform full-cycle school bookkeeping, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, financial reporting, budget preparation, and record maintenance.
- Manage purchasing and accounts payable functions: issue purchase orders, verify funding and approvals, prepare bid documentation, track open POs, and ensure compliance with state purchasing guidelines.
- Review invoices for accuracy, match purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, assign correct budget accounts, generate checks, and mail payments to vendors.
- Process and track accounts receivable for school store sales, field trips, fundraisers, book fairs, student parking, and activity fees; collect, record, and issue receipts for all transactions.
- Verified and reconciled teacher collection logs, resolved discrepancies, and balanced daily cash receipts, ensuring accurate posting in computerized accounting system.
- Prepare and submit bank deposits; reconcile monthly bank statements and investigate variances.
- Tracked and collected outstanding balances and returned checks for insufficient funds; maintained aging spreadsheets and processed write-offs to ensure accurate financial records.
- Communicated account balances, expenditures, and overall budget status to school administration, facilitating informed decision-making.
Family Partnership Specialist
Tyner Middle High Academy-Hamilton County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Acted as a key member of the Leadership Team, engaging families and communities to enhance student performance and align with school goals and expectations.
- Developed and implemented family and community engagement strategies to support educational initiatives and promote student success.
- Increased parent participation and strengthened communication by coordinating with staff and school facilities to directly address student and family needs, fostering a supportive educational environment.
- Planned and facilitated parent workshops that enhanced understanding of student education and school programs, empowering families to better support their children's academic journeys.
- Coordinated extended-day tutorial programs with teachers and community organizations, resulting in measurable academic improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Business Information Systems)
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GA10.2010
Skills
- Program coordination
- Community engagement
- Client relationship management
- Communication strategies
- Digital literacy
- Data management
- School funds online
- School cash online
- Givebacks POS
- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365
- ClassLink
- Google Chrome
- Canva design tool
- Amazon Business platform
- Viva Engage network
- Zoom conferencing tool
- Survey Monkey surveys
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Dalewood Middle-Hamilton County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Family Partnership Specialist
Tyner Middle High Academy-Hamilton County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Business Information Systems)
DeVry University