Nekeva Johnson
Tampa,FL
Summary
I'm a detail-oriented accounting professional with 27 years experience in diverse accounting systems in both private and government entities. My experience includes financial analysis, budget management, month and year-end grant closing.
Moreover, I have the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments; identify and address issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accounting Supervisor
Hillsborough County Affordable Housing
Tampa, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Review financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Audit payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage federal and state grant revenue and expenditures.
- Assist with department annual grant audits.
- Department Liaison
- Supervise lower-level accounting staff.
- Worked on team of 5 effective and competent accounting professionals after hiring and training 100% of team.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Volunteer, Finance Secretary
New Fellowship M.B. Church
Tampa, FL
12.2014 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Record income and expense.
- Prepare financial report.
Case Manager
Hillsborough County Social Services
Tampa, FL
06.2012 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Accounting Clerk I
Hillsborough County Aging Services
Tampa, FL
08.1998 - 06.2012
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Masters of Accounting - Accounting
St. Leo University
Tampa06-2018
Skills
- Budget Management
- ERP systems
- Variance analysis
- Internal controls
- Month-end closing
- General ledger management
- Year-end closing
- GAAP compliance
- Financial auditing
Timeline
Financial Accounting Supervisor
Hillsborough County Affordable Housing
04.2019 - Current
Volunteer, Finance Secretary
New Fellowship M.B. Church
12.2014 - Current
Case Manager
Hillsborough County Social Services
06.2012 - 04.2019
Accounting Clerk I
Hillsborough County Aging Services
08.1998 - 06.2012
Masters of Accounting - Accounting
St. Leo University