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Patricia Walker

Macedon,NY

Summary

Adept Financial Analyst with a proven track record at the Memorial Art Gallery, enhancing financial decision-making and operational efficiency. Excelled in financial management and team leadership, significantly improving reporting accuracy and internal controls. Skilled in MS Office Suite and adept at fostering stakeholder engagement through meticulous research and data analysis.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Analyst and Finance Office Manager

University Of Rochester, Memorial Art Gallery
06.2006 - Current
  • Delivers timely, accurate, and insightful financial analyses to guide executive decision-making in both operational and strategic contexts.
  • Presents complex financial data to stakeholders in an easily understandable format, encouraging informed decision-making across the organization.
  • Provides expert guidance during the annual budget process, facilitating alignment between company objectives and resource allocation decisions.
  • Improves financial reporting accuracy by rigorously reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
  • Strengthens internal controls, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
  • Prepares presentations, data tables and other documents for financial meetings.
  • Supervises, coaches and mentores accounting staff.
  • Works with Grant Manager by supplying budget and financial reporting for grant applications. As well as final reporting back to agencies.
  • Provides support and serves as backup to Human Resources Staff Administrator position.

Administrator

University Of Rochester, Office Of Special Program
06.2004 - 06.2006
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and software.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting by maintaining up-to-date accounts payable ledgers and schedules.
  • Conducted audits of funds to meet proper accounting, reporting and disbursement requirements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Managed payroll responsibilities accurately and efficiently for the entire office staff and program faculty.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.1999

Skills

  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Financial Management
  • MS Office Suite
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexible team player
  • Financial software
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Preparing budgets

Certification

Continuous Learning for Administrators of Sponsored Programs (CLASP) certified since 2017

Additional Information

Gananda Central School District Board of Education 2019 - 2023

Timeline

Financial Analyst and Finance Office Manager

University Of Rochester, Memorial Art Gallery
06.2006 - Current

Administrator

University Of Rochester, Office Of Special Program
06.2004 - 06.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Monroe Community College
Patricia Walker