Samantha B. White
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
State Accounting Office
01.2012 - Current
- Responsible for oversight and management of Finance Shared Services department providing accounts payable, accounts receivable, daily cash books, monthly bank reconciliations, major invoice file, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and Concur travel back office for multiple shared service agencies.
- Provide in-depth general ledger analysis, revenue and expenditures tracking, forecasting and recommendations to improve accounting processes and streamline processes.
- Review historical data, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system utilization opportunities when onboarding shared service agencies.
- Established utilization of speed chart coding procedures to significantly reduce data entry errors for multiple shared service agencies.
- Successfully led ACH payment conversion project with 89% converted vendors for Georgia statewide agencies.
- Analyze and prepare quarterly payroll 941 reports, annual W2 reporting, and pay withholding payroll taxes, monthly and quarterly payments and reporting for out of state employee, and FMLA taxes for Payroll Shared Services.
- Prepare annual year end forms for multiple shared service agencies.
- Supports financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Accounting Manager of Disbursements
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed day-to-day operations for AP, Payroll, and Purchasing departments; provided leadership, support, technical direction, and employee training to ensure achievement of objectives.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored a team of seven A/P, Payroll, and Purchasing staff; delegated employee workload, provided on-going training, and evaluated performance.
- Managed payroll functions including preparation of payroll disbursements and benefits administration; prepared unemployment, worker's compensation, balancing W2 reports, resolving payroll tax issues, drafted payroll abatement letters, and coordinated with IRS Tax Advocate.
- Managed and performed advanced level Procurement functions including but not limited to contract administration, sourcing/awarding (eQuote/RFQs/RFPs), and purchase orders.
- Led the “Verizon Optimization/Consolidation” project; results included savings of $70K yearly and the consolidation of multiple accounts with 175 data-lines into one shared plan account.
Accounting Supervisor
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind, Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2008
- Planned, prepared, and formulated budgets and specialized technical financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for Georgia Department of Labor Business Enterprise Program (BEP), Committee of Blind Vendors (CBV), and quarterly board meetings.
- Processed vendor disbursements and monthly vendor income profit disbursements; processed payroll disbursements, prepared monthly financial statements, and monthly sales tax payments and reports.
- Managed and provided technical guidance and expertise to AR, AP and Payroll staff; guided staff to complete month-end/year-end close out procedures.
- Assisted the Executive Director, facilitated monthly financial Board of Director meetings, annual budget meetings, and external audits.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of new accounting software (Financial Edge); enhanced processes and improved accuracy by 35%.
Interim Executive Director
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Commendably maintained operations until selection of a new Executive Director and earned performance-based promotion.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Collaborated with auditors, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Devised and presented financial statements, forecasts, and strategies to board of directors and stakeholders.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
DeVry University – Keller Graduate School of Management
Atlanta, GA10.2010
Skills
- Tax Law Knowledge
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- GAAP Knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Time Management
- Audit Coordination
Affiliations
The Professional Accounting Society of America (PASA)
Timeline
Accounting Manager
State Accounting Office
01.2012 - Current
Accounting Manager of Disbursements
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
04.2008 - 09.2011
Interim Executive Director
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Accounting Supervisor
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind, Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
DeVry University – Keller Graduate School of Management
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