Rose Ann Lancaster
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 18 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Excel. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fiscal Support Specialist
Department of Public Health
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared detailed grant invoices and maintained budget controls for 7 Public Health Disease Control and Community Wellness programs. Discovered billing error resulting in $264,000 increased revenue.
- Collaborated closely with program supervisors to review grant expenditures, ensuring alignment with program objectives and budgetary constraints
- Managed reconciliation of vital statistics trust funds and facilitated timely payments to state agencies, maintaining accurate financial records
- Custodian of division's safes and revolving funds, implementing robust internal controls in accordance with county policies
- Oversaw supply inventory management and procurement as the division's Purchasing cardholder, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
Fiscal Support Specialist
Department of Human Services
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Conducted thorough client financial assessments to recoup overpaid welfare benefits and determine eligibility for reduced payment programs
- Educated clients on reporting responsibilities, county policies, and federal regulations to prevent appeals and ensure compliance
- Managed client accounts, monitored payment schedules, and filed necessary paperwork for small claims court and debt collection processes
- Facilitated client interviews and referrals to social service programs based on financial need assessments.
- Responsible for more than 1,600 accounts. Production and amount of debt recovered was consistently twice the amount of peers.
Fiscal Support Technician - Front Desk Lead
County of Kern Parks and Recreation
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive 600-page virtual notebook on reservation processes, departmental facilities, and Kern County ordinances
- Instrumental in creation of policies and procedures which streamlined the reservation process and established consistency throughout the department
- Developed and conducted multiple training sessions for office and field staff
- Assigned front desk staff with daily tasks and reviewed for accuracy
- Assisted with customer inquiries, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
A/P - A/R - Contract & Warranty Clerk
Valley Cycle and Motorsports
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Processed between 300-500 accounts payable invoices monthly, accurately coding expenses to relevant departments and GL accounts
- Managed vendor relations, ensured timely payments, and reconciled monthly statements to maintain accurate financial records
- Handled accounts receivable functions, including customer invoicing, payment processing, and collections management
- Administered warranty claims ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Maintained detailed records of inventory transactions and assisted with inventory management processes.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 01.2021 - Current
Skills
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- GAAP principles
- Grant Administration & Grant Invoicing
- Expense Allocation
- Account Reconciliation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Financial Reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Expert in Excel
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Fiscal Support Specialist
Department of Public Health
04.2022 - Current
Associate of Business Administration -
Bakersfield College
01.2021 - Current
Fiscal Support Specialist
Department of Human Services
11.2015 - 04.2022
Fiscal Support Technician - Front Desk Lead
County of Kern Parks and Recreation
09.2013 - 11.2015
A/P - A/R - Contract & Warranty Clerk
Valley Cycle and Motorsports
10.2012 - 09.2013
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