Shanique Rivers
Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Highly organized and analytical individual with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis. Skilled in preparing financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Accountant
Kent Place School
Summit, NJ
11.2016 - 11.2023
- Prepared detailed analyses of financial performance related to budgets by analyzing business operations and trends to project future revenues and expenses
- Provided accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes
- Verified certificates of insurance for accuracy and conformance with internal risk management policies and coordinated issuance to individuals and entities.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kent Place School
Summit, NJ
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Established work procedures and schedules and kept track of daily work of Chief Financial Officer
- Monitored daily bank activity including deposits and electronic fund transfers
- Responsible for management, coordination, and maintenance of property and casualty insurance program.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Updated aging reports based on weekly audits.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
United Federation of Teachers
New York, NY
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Facilitated submission of grievances to the Department of Education and Hospital Management for hearings
- Collaborated with the Department of Education and Hospital Management to facilitate scheduling of grievances
- Supported members in arranging pension appointments by effectively coordinating senior associates' schedules to accommodate member requirements
- Served as liaison between vendors and the organization
- Administered registration process for members, colleagues, and senior management attending state-certified courses
- Efficiently managed and processed orders from diverse clientele of over 100 members, colleagues, and senior management on weekly basis.
Education
Biology/Pre-Med
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VASkills
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Budget Forecasting Expertise
- Risk Reduction
- Payroll Operations
- Variance Analysis
- GAAP Knowledge
- Aging Reports Analysis
- Google Workspace
- MS Office Suite
- Workers Compensation Programs
- Commercial Insurance Coverages
- Problem solving
- Analytical mindset
Timeline
Budget Accountant
Kent Place School
11.2016 - 11.2023
BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kent Place School
07.2013 - 10.2016
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
United Federation of Teachers
08.2005 - 06.2013
Biology/Pre-Med
Virginia State University