Rosetta Blueback
Ponca City
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma, excelling in financial reporting and compliance. Proven track record in streamlining accounts payable processes. Skilled in bank reconciliation and adept at fostering collaborative environments, ensuring timely financial reporting and informed decision-making to maintain compliance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
20 White Eagle Dr. Ponca City, Ok 74604
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close out submitting FFR 425
- Respond to inquiries from the Finance Director, Tribal Administrator and other Directors regarding financial results and special reporting
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Reconciled cash records to computer records for over 25 accounts on a monthly basis
- Responsible for accounts payable and encumbrance model
- Assisted Director in compliance issues
- Worked with tribal grants and contracts and knowledgeable about reporting requirements
Auditor
Otoe Missouria Tribal Gaming
Red Rock, OK
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Accounting Director
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
20 White Eagle Dr. Ponca City, Ok 74601
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing advanced accounting methods and streamlining processes.
- Managed a high-performing team of accountants
- Streamlined accounts payable processes to reduce payment cycle times and improve vendor relationships.
- Mentored and developed junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensured accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly financials to the funding agencies
- Submitted FFR 425
- Reconciled accounts to help prepare for the audit
- Reconcile bank statements for all programs and holding accounts for program drawdowns
Budget Officer
Kaw Nation Of Oklahoma
Kaw City
02.2007 - 02.2010
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports and related journal entries.
- Directed preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for execution.
- Prepared project budgets, forecasting
- Executed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status
- Met with Tribal Council regularly to update them
- Facilitated informed decision-making through the development of comprehensive financial forecasts and analyses.
Accountant
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
20 White Eagle Dr. Ponca City, Ok 74601
03.1989 - 02.2005
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents and reports
- Generated financial statements and reporting in alignment with federal rules and regulations
- Submitted FFR 425 reports to funding agencies for multiple grants
- Collaborate with Finance Director and other accountants to support overall department goals and objectives
- Record journal vouchers for all programs
Education
Management And Finance
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Federal Reporting
- Computer proficient Microsoft word & excel
- MIP software
- Sage & peachtree software
- Quickbooks software
Timeline
Accountant
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
01.2020 - 01.2023
Auditor
Otoe Missouria Tribal Gaming
01.2017 - 02.2019
Accounting Director
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
03.2010 - 01.2013
Budget Officer
Kaw Nation Of Oklahoma
02.2007 - 02.2010
Accountant
Ponca Tribe Of Oklahoma
03.1989 - 02.2005
Management And Finance
Oklahoma State University