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KYRA THIGPEN-DUNN

Spring

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at KHSD, excelling in cash flow management and bank reconciliation. Proven track record in enhancing financial accountability and producing accurate reports. Adept at utilizing financial software and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to exceed expectations. Passionate about driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance clerk

KHSD
03.2020 - Current
  • Collects, receipts, records, and banks all student moneys at an assigned school site
  • Sets up, establishes, and maintains books and filing systems necessary for proper accountability of all receipts
  • Checks, verifies, and makes payment of all bills and services rendered for student body accounts
  • Handles and controls finances for student organizations, the athletic program, insurance, student store sales, picture fees, fines, savings accounts, sales of the school yearbook, and such senior activities as caps and gowns, cards, announcements, and jewelry sales
  • Compiles financial statements and other statistical information
  • Issues purchase orders and checks in payment of obligations of the student body
  • Organizes and maintains procedures for the handling of such matters as paid admission events, vending machine sales, student body cards, District supply cards, and other authorized collections
  • Prepares information regarding the CIF insurance protection funds, receipts and records insurance sales, and prepares and processes paperwork for claims
  • Prepares money for bank deposits to appropriate accounts
  • Tapes receipts and prepares totals for reconciliation with bank and District financial statements
  • Balances cash received with receipts and deposit slips
  • Prepares checks for school personnel and others participating in special events (e.g., officials of athletic events, custodians, etc.)
  • Establishes and maintains accurate accounting records and ledgers for student body and other accounts; posts accounts receivable and accounts payable to proper funds and ledgers, and maintains ledgers and books in auditable condition
  • Audits accounts, reconciles bank and other statements, and balances encumbrances
  • Acts as information source to school administrators and student body regarding accounting policies, requirements, and standards
  • Confers with District Accounting office regarding status of accounts and related accounting/record keeping procedures
  • Confers with and assists outside auditors in auditing student body accounts and records
  • Directs and supervises the work of student assistants
  • Performs a variety of clerical support activities for assigned administrator(s) including typing/word processing, filing, answering phones, etc.
  • Prepares a variety of reports and routine correspondence regarding assigned activities and functions
  • Performs other related duties as required
  • Records and collects money owed by students, textbooks, library, etc. and transmits to District
  • Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are the following essential physical requirements. The applicable number from the chart below best indicates what percentage of time is spent on each of the following essential physical requirements. The categories refer to the overall requirements on an annual basis

Bookkeeper

SUGA KOMA
02.2015 - Current
  • Recording transactions such as income and outgoings and posting them to various accounts.
  • Processing payments.
  • Conducting daily banking activities.
  • Producing various financial reports.
  • Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements.

Accounting Associate

WALMART
Buena Park
02.2000 - 08.2013
  • Processes and maintains all currency and prepares and maintains accounting records, files, transactions, and other required documentation, including generating, interpreting, and analyzing reports relating to cash, deposits, and various financial transactions, and conducting research for accounting-related activities.
  • Serve the Customer - Shows care and concern when serving Associates and Customers. Asks questions in order to understand and meet Associate and Customer needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed Associate and Customer expectations. Finds and uses the right resources (people, products, tools) at the right time in order to resolve Associate and Customer requests.

Education

Associate of Arts -

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Trine University
Angola, IN

Skills

  • Cash flow management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Expense tracking
  • Tax preparation
  • Financial software proficiency
  • Bank reconciliation

Timeline

Finance clerk

KHSD
03.2020 - Current

Bookkeeper

SUGA KOMA
02.2015 - Current

Accounting Associate

WALMART
02.2000 - 08.2013

Associate of Arts -

College of The Canyons

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Trine University