Monique L. Sanders
Maumelle
Summary
Over multiple decades, I have successfully and efficiently created, managed, and improved processes in various positions held in the fields of finance and accounting. I have excelled in accounting because of my analytical skills and ability to quickly recognize and solve problems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Arkansas FoodBank
Little Rock, AR
12.2021 - Current
- Successfully and efficiently assist the finance department of an organization generating 15M Annual Operating Revenue.
- Manages all aspect of the accounting function through the support of multiple staff members responsible for various aspects of finance including grant expense allocations, payroll processing, accounts receivable and payable.
- In additions to support of finance staff I am responsible for producing the final draft of the financial statement through account reconciliations, department and detail level general ledger analysis.
Bookkeeping, Tax, and Accounting Consultant
MLS Management & Consulting
Little Rock, AR
06.2009 - Current
- I provided small business and non-profit organizations with accurate, fast, reliable bookkeeping and accounting services; provided tax service and financial goal setting counseling to individuals.
- Consulting services included establishing financial goals, creating a plan of action, identification and improvement of weak areas in processes, and assisting to reduce administrative duties for principals allowing for increase business profitability and growth.
- Also, I assist people who are tired of paying someone else's mortgage, need to reduce their taxes, have too much space and no longer want to deal maintenance.
- Also, I work with families interested in alternative methods of preparing for large college bills in the future.
Accounting Operations Manager
State of Arkansas – Department of Agriculture
Little Rock, AR
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Project Manager on software implementation project for loan processing software to provide ease of reporting, transparency, and increased process efficiency.
- Manage over $100M State Revolving Loan Funds.
- Duties included managing funding sources, loan repayments, monthly reconciliations and reporting and fiscal year-end reporting.
Finance Manager
Conway Housing Authority
Conway, AR
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Successfully integrating collaborative ERP system and established workflow processes and procedures.
- This process allowed the company to access on demand reporting and analysis as opposed to relying on an independent third-party provider.
- Accurately and efficiently manage all accounting functions for the organization including but not limited to bank reconciliations, analysis and management of multiple program P&L, production and analysis of monthly financial statements.
- I effectively and efficiently ensure that the organization’s monthly activities and financial position are accurate and transparent for stakeholders of the organization.
Accounting Manager
Arkansas FoodBank
Little Rock, AR
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Accurately and efficiently managed all accounting functions for the organization including but not limited to bank reconciliations, analysis and management of multiple department P&L, donation reporting, production and analysis of monthly financial statements.
- I was part of a team who effectively and efficiently ensure that the organization’s monthly activities and financial position are accurate and transparent for stakeholders of the organization.
Accountant IV
Clinton National Airport
Little Rock, AR
11.2011 - 02.2017
- Accurately and efficiently manage fund accounting and reporting for multiple long-term capital projects with various funding sources.
- I have created efficient reporting systems to automate reporting models for monthly reporting, reducing redundant data entry and processing time.
- Duties include, but are not limited to researching, analyzing, and reporting cost for accuracy in allocation of project assignments, budget analysis, grant reimbursements, and grant applications.
- Completing monthly reconciliations, journal entries, month end and year end closing duties and reporting, training peers on new processes, and complete special projects as assigned.
- Provide additional accounting and financial reporting support to management as needed.
Progressive Real Estate and Accounting Positions
09.2004 - 09.2010
Education
Professional Certification - Certified Public Accountant
Arkansas Board of Accountancy
04.2014
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Kaplan University
11.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Information Management
Davenport University
02.2007
Skills
- Comprehensive financial analysis
- Audit oversight
- Proficient in technology
- Development of financial workflows
- Data-driven decision modeling
- Risk assessment
- MS Dynamics AX
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Licensed Realtor
- QuickBooks Specialist
- Certified Word Processor
Community Service
- Commissioner, Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Land Bank Commissioner, City of Little Rock
- Financial Empowerment Facilitator, Our House
- Financial Program Facilitator, Junior Achievement
Timeline
Finance Director
Arkansas FoodBank
12.2021 - Current
Accounting Operations Manager
State of Arkansas – Department of Agriculture
11.2020 - 11.2021
Finance Manager
Conway Housing Authority
05.2020 - 11.2020
Accounting Manager
Arkansas FoodBank
04.2018 - 05.2020
Accountant IV
Clinton National Airport
11.2011 - 02.2017
Bookkeeping, Tax, and Accounting Consultant
MLS Management & Consulting
06.2009 - Current
Progressive Real Estate and Accounting Positions
09.2004 - 09.2010
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Information Management
Davenport University
Professional Certification - Certified Public Accountant
Arkansas Board of Accountancy