Maria Schuster
Nesbit,MS
Summary
Stay on top of accounting needs by proactively updating journal entries, financial schedules and budget tracking reports. Diligent accounting and office administrative professional with many years of experience in settings. Highly organized, hardworking, and accuracy-driven.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
BOOKKEEPER
DeSoto County Schools
Hernando, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Overseeing accuracy and organization of transaction records
- Maintained detailed records of financial activities
- Performed thorough verification of reconciled month-end statements
- Maintained regular payment of outstanding debts
- Collaborated with vendors to manage purchases and obtain quotes
- Drafted contracts for submission to the board
- Efficiently managed and reconciled payroll records for more than 100 team members
- Help HR department as required to manage tasks
- Effectively handled daily financial transactions using Munis
- Managed payroll accuracy through Kronos system
Senior Risk Analyst
FedEx Employees Credit Association
Memphis, USA
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Evaluated branch deposits for discrepancies
- Providing support for victims of identity theft
- Analyzed and communicated results regarding dubious transaction activities
- Identified likely fraud scenarios and implemented anti-fraud strategies
- Maintained awareness of evolving fraud trends
- Conducted comprehensive audits to identify unusual transactions
- Analyzed potential fraudulent activities within and outside the organization
- Prevented for $500,000 please lose to the company
- Conducted extensive fraud training sessions for more than 200 staff members
- Designed comprehensive training guides tailored to different departments within the credit union
- Consistently engaged in professional risk-related discussions at conferences
- Reduced fraudulent general ledger entries on a monthly basis
- Collaborated directly with FBI, Secret Service, and local police departments
- Presented insights during executive meetings
- Conducted frequent fraud detection audits
- Conducted comprehensive account assessments via Yellow Hammer
- Ensured compliance with NCUA regulations by reviewing policies and procedures
CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE
FedEx Employees Credit Association
Memphis, USA
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Facilitated resolution of issues via telephone and email communication
- Offered tailored products and services to meet member needs
- Achieved set targets every quarter
TELLER
FedEx Employees Credit Association
Memphis, USA
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Handled in-person transactions and inquiries
- Performed end-of-day monetary audits for all registers
- Ensuring comprehensive support for all member financial requirements
- Exceeding quarterly objectives regularly.
- Consistently aligning operations with NCUA standards
- Regularly completed SAR filings
- Facilitated comprehensive BSA instruction
Education
BSA - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2024
Sought degree - Elementary Education
Northwest Mississippi Community College
01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel (Advanced)
- Scheduling/Creating Schedules
- Auditing Accounts
- Budgeting
- Reconciling Accounts
- Banking Operations (Advanced)
- Banking Fraud (Advanced)
- Working with Law Enforcement
- Risk Management
- Excel in Problem Solving
- Business Understanding
- Analytical Skills
- Strong Time Management
- Adaptability
- Phone Etiquette
- People Management
- Leadership skills
- Vast knowledge of banking regulations
- Create training slide shows
- Host training seminars
- Quickbooks
References
Available by request
Awards
- PRESIDENTS LIST, Southern New Hampshire University, 08/2020 - Present
- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, FedEx Employees Credit Association
- ALWAYS IN BALANCE AWARD, First Tennessee Bank
Timeline
BOOKKEEPER
DeSoto County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Senior Risk Analyst
FedEx Employees Credit Association
10.2018 - 07.2023
CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE
FedEx Employees Credit Association
01.2015 - 10.2018
TELLER
FedEx Employees Credit Association
03.2014 - 01.2015
BSA - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Sought degree - Elementary Education
Northwest Mississippi Community College