Madeline Ducote

• Reviewed consolidated monthly financial results, providing insights to FP&A management.
• Prepared and updated transmission and distribution functional-level forecasts.
• Assisted with monthly accruals to accurately reflect project statuses.
• Served as accounting liaison between accounting functions and transmission and distribution management.
• Conducted financial modeling and analysis to support decision-making

Delivered variance analysis against business plan budget and prior periods.

• Analyzed budget reports to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding budgetary issues.
• Conducted cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and initiatives.
• Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
• Performed trend analyses on historical spending data to anticipate future needs.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes were followed.

• Assisted CFO in producing monthly financial and management reports.
• Solely prepared and produced monthly board reports.
• Balanced daily loans, mortgage loans, teller work, and ATMs.
• Prepared trial balances of accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Balanced prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other expense accounts.
• Input journal entries for accurate financial tracking.
• Analyzed credit data and financial statements to assess lending risks.
• Generated financial ratios using software to evaluate customer financial status.

• Manage deliverables such as tax returns, extensions and tax planning calculations.
• Prepare and file 1099s, 1040, 1041, 1065, etc.
• Calculate taxes owed, prepare tax returns and ensure prompt payment in adherence with IRS regulations.

• Assisted in securing $230,000 grant from Community Development Financial Institution for bank initiatives.
• Facilitated down payment assistance through grant for low-income mortgage applicants.
• Maintained compliance documentation, including complaints and investigation outcomes.
• Collaborated with management to address emerging compliance issues.

• Cashed checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.
• Received checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.
• Balanced currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines.