Myra Taylor
Buckhead,GA
Summary
Experienced business officer with expertise in budget preparation, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. Known for accurate expense tracking, audit coordination, and spreadsheet modeling, with a strong focus on compliance, analysis, and process improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business officer
Gwinnett county BOC
Lawrenceville, Georgia
11.2004 - 04.2018
- Prepared annual budgets for department leaders and finance staff.
- Worked with program managers and fiscal staff on budget changes.
- Analyzed fund requests and reviewed supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinated budget revisions with program managers and fiscal staff.
- Maintained budget records using spreadsheets and financial tracking systems.
- Drafted budget reports for executive review and internal planning.
- Reconciled account balances with finance staff and department managers.
- Advised teams on spending limits and budget procedures.
- Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and ensured alignment with financial goals. for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives.
- Analyzed monthly reports on actual revenue performance and compared with budgeted projections.
- Reviewed operating budget periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Assisted finance director in evaluating proposed expenditures against projected revenues. in analyzing and reconciling proposed expenditures with anticipated revenues.
- Consulted with finance directors to establish procedures in accordance with program changes to facilitate long-term planning.
- Assisted in preparing long-term capital expenditure plans for equipment purchases and facility upgrades.
- Managed audit process related to organizational budgets and reported findings to senior leadership team.
- Monitored spending activity to ensure compliance with established budgets. to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
- Identified areas where policies and procedures could be improved and implemented those changes.
- Developed and maintained budgeting models to track and project costs.
- Evaluated existing accounting processes for accuracy of data entry and accuracy of reporting results.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of all revenue and expense transactions over time.
- Analyzed operational trends and identified cost savings opportunities, recommending changes to enhance efficiency.
- Provided advice and assistance to departmental staff in understanding their respective budgets.
- Participated in the development of the annual operating budget.
- Conducted monthly variance analysis on actuals versus budgets for various accounts.
- Illustrated concepts with charts and graphs showing historical and forecasted trends.
Financial Technician II
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Lawrenceville, GA
12.1997 - 11.2004
- Processed financial transactions using employer accounting systems and internal controls.
- Reconciled account records and corrected ledger discrepancies for accurate reporting.
- Reviewed invoices, vouchers, and payment requests for policy compliance.
- Tracked budget data and maintained organized financial files to support department operations.
- Prepared routine financial reports for supervisors and administrative staff.
- Applied financial procedures to support audits and record reviews.
- Communicated with vendors and staff to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements for management review.
- Compiled and organized auditing documents for external auditors to ensure efficient audit processes.
- Researched and resolved complex accounting issues related to transactions.
- Analyzed and verified vouchers, purchase orders and subsidiary ledgers.
- Verified vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment authorization.
- Developed internal procedures for processing payments in accordance with company policies.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Ensured that all required forms were completed accurately before submission.
- Recognized mistakes on invoices and immediately contacted personnel from billing companies to rectify the charges.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets, budgets, and reports to track expenses and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed financial plans to summarize individual needs and capitalize on budget.
- Performed a variety of accounting functions to ensure compliance, applying appropriation law knowledge to process pay and accounting transactions.
- Designed and implemented complex spreadsheet to manage cash accounts.
- Assisted with preparing year-end closing processes including accruals and depreciation calculations.
- Maintained complete and timely financial documentation, conducted internal audits, and communicated corporate finances to executive management.
- Advised department heads on budget concerns and mentored managers on budget maintenance and financial controls.
- Directed review of internal controls and service quality.
- Generated various financial reports for supervisors and managers for review and forecasting.
- Posted journal entries in accounting software.
- Coordinated sourcing activities using procurement policies and approved vendor lists.
- Monitored order status to ensure timely delivery, delivery schedules, and invoice discrepancies.
- Supported contract reviews and maintained procurement documentation.
- Collaborated with finance, operations, and vendors on purchasing requirements.
- Reviewed supplier quotes and compared pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Provided training sessions on procurement processes and procedures for staff members.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Prepared bank deposits and secured funds in accordance with store procedures to ensure accurate cash management.
- Verified receipts, vouchers, and currency for accurate cash handling.
- Performed opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
- Operated a variety of office equipment such as calculators, scanners.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on procedures on proper cash handling techniques and policies.
- Provided support to other departments to enhance operational efficiency to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily transactions for management review.
- Identified suspicious activities or irregularities and reported to management immediately.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School
Ocilla, GA03-1982
Skills
- Budget preparation
- Financial reporting
- Annual budget development
- Spreadsheet modeling
- Account reconciliation
- Audit coordination
- Expense tracking
- Fund management
- Internal controls
- Procurement processes
- Financial data analysis
- Accounting control
- Digital banking products and services
- Operations management
- Process streamlining
- Strategic planning
- Project oversight
- Managing multiple priorities
- Contracts
- Schedule management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting software
- Databases
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team development
- Staff supervision
- Identifying best practices
- Time management
- Training documents
- Databases
Certification
- Gwinnett Management Development Program
- Certified Finance Officer- Level I
- Certified Finance Officer-Level II
Timeline
Business officer
Gwinnett county BOC
11.2004 - 04.2018
Financial Technician II
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
12.1997 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School