KIMBERLY SHEHORN
Salinas,CA
Summary
Staff Accountant with solid experience in financial analysis, budgeting, cost accounting and audits. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and timely financial reporting, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Develops financial best practices and process improvements to drive efficiency. Inputs data into accounting spreadsheets, word processing and database software while maintaining accuracy. Known for integrity, dependability, and focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor Accountant 2
Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
Salinas, CA, CA
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Mentor up to five Finance Specialists including temporary staff sharing knowledge and best practices to foster professional growth
- Communicate with staff to obtain necessary information for audits
- Assist and substitute for Accounting Supervisor
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards
- Streamline audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement
- Follow established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements
- Ensure the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations
- Collaborate closely with external auditors, providing requested documentation promptly to facilitate smooth year-end audits
- Provide detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary
- Maintain confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process
Interim Director of Finance
Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
Salinas, California
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversee department to ensure the verification and completion of all accounting and financial processes through subordinate manager which Included banking, check runs, budgeting, cash flow, monthly reporting, purchasing and audits
- Collaborate with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
- Review general ledger and assign any corrective action
- Attend all monthly board meetings including the preparation of monthly board reports and answer questions from staff and board members
- Participate in the selection of departmental employees including assistance with training and evaluations
- Manage weekly staff meetings to include review of priorities and deadlines
- Perform the duties of the Accounting Supervisor and Accountant Auditor 2 due to staffing issues
Finance Specialist 1 – Finance Specialist 2
Housing Authority of County of Monterey
Salinas, California
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Prepare monthly journal entries, create and monitor spreadsheets for monthly and annual reporting, analyze and correct discrepancies, analyze budgetary variances in order to prepare quarterly reporting to investors, monthly and annual reporting to government agencies, audit preparation and communication with auditors to finalize audits by deadlines, communication with departments in order to prepare various property and agency budgets, banking duties including monitoring cash, review procedures for internal controls and efficiency, balance increased duties and deadlines to complete projects in timely manner
- Additional duties as Finance Specialist 2 beginning 3/2019 – Banking duties – upload positive pay and EFTs, review and upload stop payments, review and post account exemptions, review, and post bank deposit; review job candidates for temporary positions including interview and training; monitor journal entries and other duties for completion; delegate various duties to staff; review, and post journal entries and receipts; assist with resolution to Yardi program issues and create new procedures when necessary; fill in other positions as needed.
Accounting Assistant 2
Housing Authority of County of Monterey
Salinas, California
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Process rent roll, cash receipts, AR corrections, tenant and HAP adjustments. USDA MINC monthly entry, semi-annual write-offs, and work order charges
- Prepare monthly journal entries, and invoices
- Reconcile AR, security deposits and bank statements
- Monitor repayment agreements
- Create and monitor spreadsheets for monthly and annual reporting
- Assist with property set up, inventory and other department projects
- Improved accounts receivable by 35% by consistent review and communication with Property Managers eliminating discrepancies and pursuing collection actions
- Added additional duties to the desk due to time management skills
Accounting Clerk
S&S Marketing and Sales, Inc.
11.2003 - 02.2012
- Create sales orders, bills of lading and customer invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, HR and Facilities Management duties
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business, Accounting
53 units completed
Certified Bank Teller - Certified Bank Teller Training
1984
A+ Certification -
2001
HUD Certificate - Accounting For HCV Program
2018
Fair Housing Certificate - Fair Housing Training
2018
Management Certification - Training For New Managers
2022
Skills
- Passion to learn and grow
- Technology-savvy
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Ability to streamline functions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fluency with Excel formulas and functions
- Research skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Budget planning
- General ledger accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit management
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Achievement Award, Monterey County AIDS Project, Volunteer 1999 and 2000
- Outstanding Performance Award, Kasavan, Pope & McGilloway, CPAs, 1986
- Outstanding Performance Award, Internal Revenue Service, 1984 and 1985
Timeline
Interim Director of Finance - Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
05.2022 - 03.2023
Auditor Accountant 2 - Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
03.2021 - 03.2024
Finance Specialist 1 – Finance Specialist 2 - Housing Authority of County of Monterey
02.2016 - 03.2021
Accounting Assistant 2 - Housing Authority of County of Monterey
02.2012 - 03.2016
Accounting Clerk - S&S Marketing and Sales, Inc.
11.2003 - 02.2012
HUD - HUD Certificate, Accounting For HCV Program
HUD Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Certificate, Fair Housing Training
American Management Association - Management Certification, Training For New Managers
Hartnell College - Some College (No Degree), Business, Accounting
Bank of America - Certified Bank Teller, Certified Bank Teller Training
SST Networking - A+ Certification,
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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