Liz Brewer
Porter,OK
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Arkansas Verdigris Valley Health Centers, Inc
Coweta, OK
07.2019 - Current
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
Payroll And Activity Fund Clerk
Porter Consolidated Schools
Porter, OK
12.2012 - 07.2019
- Accepted and processed activity funds in cash and checks, checking for validity.
- Monthly bank reconciliations prepared for board inspection and approval.
- Monthly balance and financial preparation for each activity account.
- Process invoices through accounts payable from approved purchase orders.
- Verify time keeping records and consult employees about any discrepancies.
- Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amount prior to processing checks.
- Alter employee tax status as needed as well as any information about withholding.
- Prepare manual checks for distribution to employees.
- Initiate direct deposits.
- Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately.
- Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks.
- Process monthly and quarterly tax payments and retirement benefits.
- Maintain accurate records for quarterly and annual audits.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
Bank Teller And Loan Officer
Communication Federal Credit Union
Broken Arrow, OK
04.1999 - 06.2002
- Acknowledged customer concerns returning a quick and efficient resolution
- Contacted existing and new customers to discover their needs and to explain how certain products could best benefit them
- Emphasized the specific product features that would stand out to customers, showing them product limitations and capabilities
- Maintain an active knowledge base of all of the organization's loan products and an understanding of the qualifications required of each applicant
- Review active loan files each day to determine if any documents are missing and/or expedite the process to the customers satisfaction
- Utilize professional judgement to determine which potential borrowers represent risk opportunities for the organization
- Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2023
High school diploma -
Hilldale High School
05-1995
Certification in accounting -
TCC
Skills
- Client and vendor relations
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication abilities
- Ability to process basic functions and formulas in microsoft excel
- Problem-solving abilities
- Business Forecasting
- Performance Analysis
- Financial Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training
- Financial Budgeting
- GAAP knowledge
Timeline
Finance Manager
Arkansas Verdigris Valley Health Centers, Inc
07.2019 - Current
Payroll And Activity Fund Clerk
Porter Consolidated Schools
12.2012 - 07.2019
Bank Teller And Loan Officer
Communication Federal Credit Union
04.1999 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
High school diploma -
Hilldale High School
Certification in accounting -
TCC