Kristina Herrick
Uxbridge,MA
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with over 10 years of experience in municipal and educational finance. Expertise in accounting, business management, and procurement record keeping. Proven ability to manage projects independently and meet tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Treasurer-Collector
Town of Oxford
Oxford, MA
02.2024 - Current
- Assist in managing daily cash flow and banking transactions.
- Support financial quarterly and monthly reporting processes, and documentation preparation.
- Coordinate cash transfers between multiple bank accounts as required for business needs.
- Reconcile abatements and exemptions on a monthly basis, while issuing refunds as needed.
- Process incoming town receivables, including taxes, betterments, liens, and other municipal fees, and update taxpayer records.
- Communicate with customers to resolve payment issues effectively.
- Act as the second signer on all bank accounts held by the Town of Oxford; prepare and fund manual checks or wire transfers as needed.
- Transfer of funds to cover payroll and accounts payable.
- Printing payables from warrants assigned by the Finance Director & Town Manager.
Senior Financial Analyst
Oxford Public Schools
Oxford, MA
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversee the Accounts Payable/Receivable offices and coordinate purchase orders between the school and other departments, including encumbrances and expenditures.
- Ensures accuracy and reconciliation of all accounts, including petty cash, student activities, debit card, and grants.
- Maintain all records, and ensure the currency of all purchasing/procurement files, and assist with the bidding process.
- Work closely with the Business Manager to assist with budget preparation and monthly reports for the School Committee, Superintendent, and administrators.
- Conduct variance analysis to explain budget discrepancies.
- Prepare a review of the monthly financial statements.
- Recommend changes in existing accounting practices or procedures in order to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Reviewed contracts between vendors and suppliers ensuring compliance with company policy and regulations.
Administrative Assistant - Building/Highway
Town of Millville
, MA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Prepared and issued permits for residential and business jobs.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
- Collected fees related to all permits.
- Prepared biweekly payroll and accounts payable vouchers.
- Knowledge of regulations and legal requirements of related local government operations.
Assistant Assessor
Town of Millville
, MA
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the determination of tax abatements and exemptions.
- Assisted the public in locating property on the Assessors maps.
- Assisted taxpayers with applications for motor vehicle tax abatements and real estate tax exemptions.
- Prepared sales reports and abutter's lists. Recorded deed transfers.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for review by the Board.
- Reviewed property records to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained organized files and documentation for all assessed properties efficiently.
Administrative Assistant - Town Administrator
Town of Millville
, MA
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Performed general office duties, maintained files, and prepared correspondence.
- Assisted in processing permits and licenses for local businesses and residents.
- Prepared vouchers for accounts payable vendor invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern University of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH05-1995
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern University of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH05-1995
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Account support/reconciliation
- Budget analysis
- Procurement coordination
- Microsoft/Quickbooks
- AP/AR proficiency
- MCPPO certification 2022
Timeline
Assistant Treasurer-Collector
Town of Oxford
02.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Oxford Public Schools
03.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Assessor
Town of Millville
03.2018 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant - Building/Highway
Town of Millville
07.2015 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant - Town Administrator
Town of Millville
09.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern University of New Hampshire
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern University of New Hampshire
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