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Nivia Maidana

Bonaire,GA

Summary

Focused Accounting professional with 9 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Excel and Microsoft Word.

Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.

Meticulous Deputy Disbursing Officer with advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional. Experienced Accounting Technician/Deputy Disbursing Officer with over 5 years of experience in Financial Management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Financial Management Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Technician

Robins Air Force Base
Warner Robins, GA
11.2016 - Current
  • Installation Deputy Disbursing Officer. Designated to disburse moneys and render accounts in accordance with laws and regulations governing disbursement of public funds. Managed 78 ABW's $50K daily and $500K cash authority. Maintained central location of accounts holder's vault, prepared account holders end of month reports.
  • Handled 3300 collection payments and disbursements; delivering perfection, with $132M disbursed with no-loss of funds.
  • Executed daily audits of transactions recorded in financial system. Analyze and examine accounting data and accounts to resolve complex, non-standard transactions, complaints, and discrepancies.
  • Prepares documents, such as Generals Checks payments, Jury duty forms, deposit reports, and schedules, and prepares and completes documentation in accordance with DFAS regulatory requirements/procedures and within established time limits providing for timely accomplishments of Certifying payments and balancing with US Treasury/DFAS.
  • Appointing Authority for Cashiers. Developed and redesigned DDO file plan. Trained and monitored 7 new cashiers to offer seamless transition between financial transactions completed internally within Disbursing Cage and trained 1 DDO on Disbursing operations.
  • DFAS SAV Inspection, zero findings/no write-ups, passed inspection with 100% (4 consecutive years). Research and compile figures Cash Holding Authority for Site 29 (Robins AFB) submitted to DFAS-IN. 10 Verified US Treasury Checks stockpile holder with 100% accountability-no loss of funds.
  • Monitors, reviews, verifies financial documents for Collection Agents (78th Medical Group and DFAC) utilizing software such OTCnet (Over-the-Counter Channel) and CIR (Collections Information Repository) to accurately analyze financial data resulting in zero Statement of Differences with US Treasury.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using CDS (Centralized Disbursing System) OTCnet (Over-The-Counter Network) OLRV (On Line Reporting Viewing) and CIR (Collections Information Repository)
  • Guided clients through compiling important financial histories and documentation for evaluation; to include payments for Jury Duty and Lost Government Tools and General's Check payments.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Childcare Network
Warner Robins, GA
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Home Daycare Provider

Ft. Belvoir CYSS
Ft. Belvoir, VA
05.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
  • Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
  • Documented over 20 children's' daily activities for parents and discussed trends to identify any necessary interventions.
  • Balanced children's days between play, instruction and rest with well-designed schedules.
  • Assisted children patiently through many different scenarios and modeled positive behaviors.
  • Offered top-notch care to 5 + children at once, ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years of age.
  • Reviewed customer contracts to insure accurate information according to regulation and established policy procedures.
  • Conducted periodic risk analysis and evaluation for Safety and Hazard inspections.
  • Prepared internal monthly and annual portfolio monitoring reports, contacted on and off base organizations to verify information to include Child and Youth School Services (CYSS) Chief, Family Child Care (FCC) Director and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Supervisor and Administrative Support Assistant.
  • Audited internal financial processes on monthly basis
  • Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical oversight of facility.
  • Billed and managed 20 client accounts totaling over $200k in 3 year period.
  • Used automated accounting systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Quicken to manage documents and produce reports, plans and schedules.
  • Scanned and filed reports, forms, correspondence and receipts.
  • Reviewed over 20 files to check for complete and accurate information.
  • Briefed CYSS Chief and FCC Director on policies and procedures along with status of meetings and inspections.
  • Facilitated end of year close processes, invoicing, and account reconciliations by verifying and maintaining account balances according to established accounting regulations with use of accounting software and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
  • Provided customers with tax documents.
  • Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software such as Quicken and Microsoft Access.
  • Reconciled and prepared financial tax forms for customers.
  • Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations.
  • Selected for variety of inspections to include Health Comprehensive, Multi-Disciplinary Action Team and Army Safety Inspections. All inspections zero write-ups and positive feedback.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries either orally or in writing on status of payments.
  • Followed up with customers in timely manner.
  • Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments
  • Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Scott AFB
Belleville, IL
05.2010 - 02.2013
  • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages starting from 4 weeks to 5 yrs of age.
  • Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities
  • Communicated effectively with children of every age group , fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills
  • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies. Complying with ratio of 3 infants per provider for infant group, 5 per Pre-Toddler group, 7 per Toddler group and 10 per Pre-School age.
  • Explained and enforced rules and regulations of Child Development Program
  • Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime
  • Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments
  • Interpreted for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and outdoor activities
  • Awarded Certificate for Longevity of 5 years working with base Child Development Centers

Education

DoD FM Certification Level I & II - Finance And Accounting

Robins AFB
Robins AFB
12.2021

Budget Formulation - Budget

Robins AFB
Robins AFB
05.2018

Child Development Associates -

Family Child Care
Ft. Belvoir
03.2015

Certificate of Completion - Hotel Hospitality And Tourism

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Ponce, Puerto Rico
08.2001

High School Diploma -

Vocational High School Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Ponce, PR
05.1997

Skills

  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Accounts Payable
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Financial aid disbursement
  • Financial Management
  • Training and Development
  • Bi-lingual Verbal and Written communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail
  • CIR/CDS/OLRV/OTCnet/DJMS/DEAMS/DTS/FAMS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

Jeffrey McClain

Shawnette Harrington

Timeline

Accounting Technician

Robins Air Force Base
11.2016 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Childcare Network
02.2016 - 06.2016

Home Daycare Provider

Ft. Belvoir CYSS
05.2013 - 01.2016

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Scott AFB
05.2010 - 02.2013

DoD FM Certification Level I & II - Finance And Accounting

Robins AFB

Budget Formulation - Budget

Robins AFB

Child Development Associates -

Family Child Care

Certificate of Completion - Hotel Hospitality And Tourism

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio

High School Diploma -

Vocational High School Bernardino Cordero Bernard

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