Nayo McPherson
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Accounting Specialist with proven expertise at Tactical Air Support, excelling in financial operations and compliance. Proficient in Unanet and general ledger management, I drive process improvements and deliver impactful training. Recognized for enhancing accuracy and efficiency, I leverage strong analytical skills to support audit readiness and financial integrity. Detail-oriented senior accounting professional bringing expertise in quickbooks and financial reporting processes. Several years of progressive experience in the field with a deep understanding of gaap, sarbanes-oxley, and other relevant guidelines. Independent worker successful at meeting strict deadlines, multitasking, and directly dealing with several clients daily.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Accounting Specialist / Team Leader
Tactical Air Support
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee complex financial operations within a government aviation department, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and internal policies.
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes using Unanet ERP software, including invoice processing, expense allocations, and vendor payments.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and prepared detailed financial reports to support government audits and internal reviews.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with project funding and contract requirements.
- Tracked and reported project costs, labor, and indirect rates in accordance with government contract accounting standards (e.g., FAR, DCAA).
- Coordinated closely with procurement and project management teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and timely financial reporting.
- Assisted with year-end closing procedures, financial audits, and government reporting requirements, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Provided training and ongoing support to staff on Unanet functionality and accounting best practices.
- Contributed to process improvements that enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across finance operations.
- Develop and deliver training initiatives that enhance team proficiency in Unanet, reinforce compliance protocols, and improve overall accounting accuracy.
Sr. Accounting Specialist / Purchasing Manager
UF Proton Therapy Institute
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2001 - 06.2022
- Analyzed and processed accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions in compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Collected, reviewed, and processed vendor and customer invoices; coordinated timely mailing and electronic distribution.
- Prepared and issued vendor checks, applying necessary deductions or adjustments as needed.
- Ensured timely and accurate payment processing by executing accounts payable check runs on a semi-weekly basis.
- Posted credit and debit transactions in the accounting system to support accounts payable operations.
- Developed and maintained detailed reports and filing systems for accounts payable transactions and vendor activity.
- Organized and maintained physical and digital records, alphabetically sorted by client name for efficient retrieval.
- Entered and updated general ledger entries to reflect account changes and ensure data accuracy.
- Created and maintained financial reports on asset and liability account balances for management review.
- Verified and reconciled accounts to ensure accurate financial data and balanced books from a corporate accounting perspective.
- Maintained regular reports using the company’s accounting system to support internal controls and audit readiness.
- Purchased office supplies and equipment, tracked inventory levels, and ensured optimal stock to support daily operations.
- Opened and closed financial accounts, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
- Prepared various financial and operational reports for management and department use.
- Solicited bids, reviewed vendor proposals, negotiated service contracts, and managed vendor relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of warranties, contracts, and service agreements, ensuring accessibility and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida01.2026
AA - Business Management
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida12.2021
Skills
- Abila-MIP Accounting Software
- Unanet Accounting Software
- MS Office: Word
- MS Office: Excel
- MS Office: PowerPoint
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliation
References
- Candy Pachack, Accounting Payable Manager, 907-328-8865, cpachak@tacticalairsupport.com
- Jennifer Anderson, Financial Controller, 253-691-7103, janderson@tacticalairsupport.com
- Charles Nichols, M.D., UF Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, 904-874-6107, rnichols@floridaproton.org
- Petrolyn Johnson, RN, Case Manager, UF Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, 904-463-4465, pjohnson@floridaproton.org
- Melissa Spearman, Supervisor Financial Analyst, UF Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL, 32206, 904-588-1433, mspearman@floridaproton.org
Certification
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROFESSIONAL
Accomplishments
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH 2025
Timeline
Sr. Accounting Specialist / Team Leader
Tactical Air Support
06.2022 - Current
Sr. Accounting Specialist / Purchasing Manager
UF Proton Therapy Institute
02.2001 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Florida State College
AA - Business Management
Florida State College