Roger Dale Ostrander II
Belleville,United States
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work independently. Experienced in technology roles, including software development and system administration. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to organizational success through effective project management and collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Austin, United States
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered timely customer service to over 500 VA facilities and administrative offices.
- Acted as subject matter expert in invoice payment processing and budget formulation.
- Formulated solutions for complex inquiries, including sensitive cases with emerging issues.
- Conducted financial analysis and reconciliation of customer engagement division's systems.
- Ensured accurate processing of accounting transactions through rigorous surveillance.
- Provided insights on procedures and kept updated on changes to processes.
- Facilitated procure-to-pay and grants management accounting functions efficiently.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Department of Veteran Affairs
St. Louis, United States
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Performed financial analysis for accountability and surveillance of account records.
- Executed daily fund balancing to ensure accurate appropriations, control points, and subaccounts.
- Administered compliance systems for lawful fund usage and reporting.
- Extracted data to prepare diverse reports on funds and obligations for management review.
- Communicated with CFO and Accounting Supervisor to produce analysis reports for projections.
- Analyzed discrepancies in reports to align results with projected outcomes.
- Reviewed historical data to establish future funding estimates and developed corresponding plans.
- Managed audits of new bills of collection, documenting actions in VISTA's Bill Comment Log.
Teller
Department of Veteran Affairs
Saint Louis, United States
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Analyzed and posted payments on Champ VA, supporting Assistant Chief of Financial Services.
- Acquired secured login for Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), Over the Counter Channel Application (OTCnet), and Financial Management System (FMS).
- Compiled and analyzed data from VistA for accurate reporting.
- Designed VistA information for integration into Beneficial Travel Database.
- Troubleshot Bene Travel and OTCnet issues as primary contact point.
- Upgraded Bene Travel database to enhance functionality when necessary.
- Documented and followed up on outstanding accounts receivable bills to ensure resolution.
- Coordinated access for employees in databases with other analysts.
Education
Some college - Undecided
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL, United StatesReferences
- Charles J. Ganiel, U.S. Army Capabilities Development Command, G2/Chief, Multi-Discipline Security Division, 410-306-3548, charles.j.ganiel.civ@mail.mil
- Noel Navarro, Science Applications International Corporation, Geospatial Analyst, 314-676-5165, noel.c.navarrol@gmail.com
- John Modesto, Veterans Affair, Mobility Manager, 314-289-6508, johneudes.modesto@va.gov
- Jesse Lopez, Veteran Affairs, Addiction Therapists, 314-652-4100/63220, Jesse.Lopez4@va.gov
Availability
Permanent, Multiple, Telework, Full-time, Shift work, Multiple Schedules
Languages
Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
Day Phone
(314)845-5063
Job Related Training
- IFAMS ENT: Travel Accounting
- IFAMS ENT: Charge Card
- Security Awareness: Social Engineering
- FMLT Event: Collaboration and Proactive Communication to Enhance Customer Service
- FMLT Event: Accounting for Reimbursable Funds
- FMLT Event: Developing Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills to Improve Audit Results
- FMLT Event: G-Invoicing: On the Horizon for FY 25
- FMLT Event: Obligations Management
- IFAMS ENT: Reimbursable Agreement & IPAC
- IFAMS ENT: iFE Acquisitions
- IFAMS ENT: Budget Execution Levels 4-8
- IFAMS ENT: Accounts Receivable
- IFAMS ENT: Reporting & Power BI Lecture
- IFAMS ENT: iFE Non-Contractual Purchasing
- IFAMS ENT: iFE Key Concepts of Accounting Classification Structure (ACS)
Timeline
Financial Management Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2023 - Current
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2017 - 07.2023
Teller
Department of Veteran Affairs
06.2014 - 06.2017
Some college - Undecided
Southwestern Illinois College
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