La'Shawn Robin
Kissimmee,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Analyst
Osceola County Board Of County Commissioners
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored grant expenditure activity to ensure it was within approved budgets and timelines.
- Provides oversight, guidance and direction to County Departments to ensure grant compliance.
- Performs moderate to complex financial management and accounting functions; reviews and tracks transactions related to grant revenues and expenditures.
- Responsible for assisting annual independent auditors with preparation of the Single Audit in accordance with the OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement.
- Coordinates the processing of all grants with department staff, grantor and other agencies pre & post award.
- Establishes and maintains a resource library of completed grants.
- Responsible for assisting grantor and acts as a liaison between the department and the grantor during external audits or reviews.
- Responsible for reconciling grant balances, coordinates with Department, Accounting and Budget staff to prepare annual budgets and amendments.
- Prepares the Schedule of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance for inclusion with the Single Audit.
- Examines and reviews grant applications and reporting requirements for compliance issues; coordinates with departments and agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal grant regulations.
- Prepares various reports and information on the status of County grants, including budget to actual reports, renewals and overall compliance.
- Conducts individual studies of planned programs that will be utilizing grant funding in collaboration with Department Directors.
- Ensures maintenance of proper grant audit trails and verification and reconciliation actions for all processed work.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual cumulative reports as needed.
- Processes FEMA reimbursement.
- Monitor grants contract and projects as required.
Accounting Specialist II
City Of Orlando
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control systems.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping.
- Create, review, and approve invoices.
- Processed and reconciled 10 million dollars worth of invoices weekly.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Coordinated with other departments on special projects related to financial reporting.
- Monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Created journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Performed monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for assigned areas.
Accounting Associate
FC Bookkeeping Services
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared balance sheet, incomes statement, budget, and other financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
- Verified, allocated, posted, and reconciled transactions.
- Prepared monthly and annual tax returns for 20 small businesses and 50 individual clients.
- Led monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
- Audited financial transactions and documents.
- Maintained accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Administered biweekly payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation for 60 employees.
- Accurate and timely internal and external customer billing support for assigned contracts.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08.2022
BBA - Accounting
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2021
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- MS Office suite
- GAAP Accounting
- Grant Reporting
- Grant Management
- Financial Analyst
- Compliance Monitoring
- Grant Research
- 2 CFR 200
- Single Audit
Military Experience
Motor Transport Operator (Sergeant), 02/2017 - Current
U.S Army National Guard - Crystal River, FL
- Supervised, monitored, controlled, and coordinated the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo.
- Led current training on tactical planning and defensive strategies.
- Maintained the safety and security of cargo, personnel, and equipment in a convoy.
- Non-Commissioner Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of weapons qualification range which resulted in the qualification of 150 soldiers.
- Supervised routine inspection and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Coordinated work schedule for over 50 soldiers.
- Led a team of five soldiers by supervising their activities and providing proper training.
- Made top 5 list of best Non-Commissioned Officer of the year (2022).
Additional Experience
Sales Specialist, 11/2016 - 07/2021
Lowe's Home Improvement - Orlando, FL
- Led and trained all incoming employee in the department as the lead Sales Specialist.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues.
Security Clearance
DOD SECRET
Timeline
Grants Analyst
Osceola County Board Of County Commissioners
04.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist II
City Of Orlando
07.2021 - 04.2023
Accounting Associate
FC Bookkeeping Services
01.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Accounting
The University of West Florida
BBA - Accounting
Florida Atlantic University
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