Madeline Patterson
Alamogordo
Summary
Results-oriented Budget Analyst with over four years in financial analysis, compliance monitoring, and budget management. Expertise in formulating effective budget strategies and providing accurate financial guidance to support strategic decision-making. Skilled in financial forecasting and reporting, fostering collaboration across departments to enhance budget planning and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Results-driven Budget Analyst with proven expertise in budget planning, financial forecasting, and compliance monitoring. Achievements include optimizing resource allocation and enhancing financial management processes to support organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
49 Maintenance Group
Holloman Air Force Base
05.2019 - Current
- Monitored and tracked organizational funds in collaboration with majcom and budget office.
- Coordinated with supervisors and project managers to resolve resource issues and assess funding needs for effective budget allocation.
- Compiled findings to recommend improved financial management and budgeting procedures that support organizational objectives.
- Participated in financial working group to advocate for funded priorities and justify requirements.
- Provided timely financial guidance aligned with organizational needs and objectives.
- Oversaw mxg's financial processes during f-16 ra absence, ensuring uninterrupted mission execution.
- Liaised with comptroller squadron and cost center managers to address budgetary concerns effectively.
- Reviewed budget requests for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Trained junior staff on budgeting processes and best practices.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss budget strategies and adjustments.
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
- Maintained current knowledge of accounting principles and government regulations.
- Monitored compliance with approved budgets throughout the year.
- Analyzed budget reports to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions, ensuring budget integrity and compliance.
- Prepared detailed financial forecasts and projections for upcoming fiscal years.
- Reviewed financial documents such as contracts, invoices, requisitions. for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with the preparation of funding requests for new programs or initiatives.
- Prepared monthly variance reports comparing actual results against planned targets.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop annual operating budgets.
- Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
- Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
- Processed statistical files after month-end closing.
- Performed trend analyses on historical spending data to anticipate future needs.
- Provided guidance on budgetary matters to senior management staff.
- Coordinated the review process of all submitted budgets prior to approval.
- Developed training materials for staff on how to use budgeting software applications.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
- Illustrated concepts with charts and graphs showing historical and forecasted trends.
Civilian Payroll Technician
USAF Academy
Colorado Springs
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided comprehensive pay services for active duty, reserve cadets, civilians, and retired service members.
Resolved entitlement questions and adjusted pay records to ensure accuracy.
Executed complex pay actions across multiple specialty areas, including travel and annuitant processing.
Conducted audits and processed pay adjustments for various complications like disciplinary actions and allotment reconciliations.
Managed debt collection cases through extensive research and application of relevant laws and regulations.
Trained newly assigned leave clerks on procedures and best practices while answering queries.
Facilitated customer service via in-person interactions and correspondence to address pay inquiries.
Maintained accurate and balanced pay files by reviewing personnel actions and identifying errors. - Provided comprehensive pay services for active duty, reserve cadets, civilians, and retired service members.Resolved entitlement questions and adjusted pay records to ensure accuracy.Executed complex pay actions across multiple specialty areas, including travel and annuitant processing.Conducted audits and processed pay adjustments for various complications like disciplinary actions and allotment reconciliations.Managed debt collection cases through extensive research and application of relevant laws and regulations.Trained newly assigned leave clerks on procedures and best practices while answering queries.Facilitated customer service via in-person interactions and correspondence to address pay inquiries.Maintained accurate and balanced pay files by reviewing personnel actions and identifying errors.
- Review and verify timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained payroll records and updated employee data.
- Inputted employee data into payroll system and maintained accuracy of records.
- Responded to payroll inquiries from staff, resolving issues efficiently to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed reports on payroll transactions for management review, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Administered garnishment processing in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
National American University
Online_06-2021
Skills
- Budget formulation
- Budget planning
- Budget forecasting
- Budget analysis
- Budget control
- Financial forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Expenditure review
- Monitoring expenditures
- Resource allocation
- Operational budgeting
- Audit coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Training development
- Training junior staff
- Data analysis
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking capacity
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Active listening
- Compliance monitoring
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Budget control
Timeline
Budget Analyst
49 Maintenance Group
05.2019 - Current
Civilian Payroll Technician
USAF Academy
05.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
National American University