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Certification
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Monique L. Sanders