Mary Knight-Strong
McDonough,Georgia
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Coordinator
Henry County Government
02.2021 - Current
- Answered questions from staff about grant funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters.
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitored and re-classed errors in grant charges, accounting and close outs.
- Analyzed current and potential donor data to identify demographics and trends.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures
- Answered questions from staff about grant funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Monitored and re-classed errors in grant charges, accounting and close outs
Sr. Accounting Specialist
Florida SouthWestern State College
09.2012 - 03.2020
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process
- Updated general ledger with latest entries
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2019
Skills
- Grant compliance
- Budget Development
- Partnership Building
- Proposal Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
Certification
Project Management Essentials Certification
Grant Seeking Essentials Certified
Grant Management Certification
Microsoft Office Certification
Event Planning Certification
Timeline
Grant Coordinator
Henry County Government
02.2021 - Current
Sr. Accounting Specialist
Florida SouthWestern State College
09.2012 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Project Management Essentials Certification
Grant Seeking Essentials Certified
Grant Management Certification
Microsoft Office Certification
Event Planning Certification
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