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Sandra Phillips

McDonough,USA

Summary

Motivated individual with strong organizational skills. Worked extensively with grants and contracts management, finance and accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and reconciliations. Knowledgeable of 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, A-21 and A-81 Cost Principles and Federal Audits OMB circular -133.Experienced supervisor with knowledge of Sponsored Research Administration, grants administration, human resources and personnel budgets, conduct candidate interviews in person and on-line. Provide leadership and direction in areas of operations and enhanced work- flow procedures. Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office, grants and accounting software and decision-making skills. Worked with AI computer technology and social media software. Attend and hosted Zoom meetings for business purposes and multi-faceted trainings.

Diligent [Desired Position] with rich background in contract analysis, ensuring compliance and optimizing contract terms. Successfully facilitated contract negotiations, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in managing complex contracts and maintaining accurate records.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Grant and Contract Analyst

Atlanta Botanical Garden
06.2022 - Current
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of Grants and Contracts for both pre and post award objectives in the department of Conservation and Research. Pre-award: Work with PI and/or Project Leads to ensure all signatures and endorsements are obtained for all subawards. Review and issued all subrecipients contracts to subrecipients. Post Award: Monitor subrecipient to ensure compliance, fulfillment of agreements and review potential invoicing and submit to the accounting department for payment. Key liaison between managers and institutional administration to ensure accurate contract processing, credit card reconciliation, invoice submission, and federal grant compliance tracking. Create legal contracts and service agreements for federal subcontracts. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with acute attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently, problem-solve, and support dynamic teams.

Advisory Associate

Deloitte, Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Initial review of federal grant applications through federal agency National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Agency (NTIA). Detailed review included perusal of applications to determine compliance and completeness. This procedure was necessary to continue the movement of application to the next phrase of approval. This was a temporary 3-month contract agreement.

Accounting Supervisor

Fulton County Government - District Attorney’s Office
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversee financial review of Operations and Personnel budget for the District Attorney. Analyzed the hiring of attorneys and staff to ensure they are within the Personnel budget. Process bi-weekly report for payroll salary savings submitted to County Manager.
  • Worked closely with the Grants department in preparing grant budgets and monitoring spending.
  • Maintain both checking and money market accounts for over 14 different accounts. Write checks and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Manage office cash receipts deposits, analyze state and federal asset forfeiture receipts in accordance to approved depositions, deposit restitution checks and checks from open records requests. Ensure that all deposits are correct and completed timely.
  • Process and issue check requests via departmental expenditure forms.
  • Work closely with Human Resource team to determine budgeting and hiring statuses.
  • Participate in interview panels and conduct interviews for vacant positions.
  • Responsible for internal and external audit reviews. Attend weekly Executive staff meetings.

Associate Director, Office of Grants & Contracts

Morehouse School of Medicine
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Oversee all aspects of Grants & Contracts which include, grant management, financial reporting, budget analysis, accounting and federal compliance and draw down of federal funds.
  • Ensure federal financial reports are submitted timely and allocations of funds are applied appropriately. Analyze key financial data for regulatory compliance.
  • Direct a team of grant accountants, introduce training modules, monitor staff members and identify key areas of performance improvements. Provide customer service and motivation to staff.
  • Keep abreast of federal guidelines, OMB circulars, new A-81 federal compliance.
  • Participate in Budgetary meetings, hiring panels, A-133 federal audits; prepare SEFA, managed Effort reporting and weekly staff meetings.
  • Work closely with general accounting to analyze A/R fund balance and reconciliations.
  • Instituted meetings with faculty members and administrators to discuss areas of improvement.
  • Attend leadership and cash management meetings to maintain goals and obtain adequate job resources.

Senior Accountant

Yale University, Office of Grants and Contracts
06.2004 - 04.2016
  • Oversee grant management portfolio of 400+ sponsored awarded federal grants per year.
  • Provide high quality financial reporting and analysis for Federal and Non- Federal sponsored grants and contracts. Knowledge of OMB Federal guidelines including the new A-81 for university grants and A-133 auditing policies. Provide policy and procedure interpretation of sponsor grants.
  • Ensure timely submission of federal financial reports to sponsors including SF-425 and SF-270 for National Institute of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) as well as private foundational grants.
  • Processes cost transfers, general ledger entries, cost share analysis and subcontract invoicing.
  • Review budgets, project activities, clinical trials invoices and spending trends to ensure funds are allocated properly.
  • Communicate with sponsors and internal shared services to ensure compliance with grant awards. Prepare weekly metrics for closeouts of awards, indirect cost analyses and exiting faculty analysis.
  • Review and approved financial reports for Level II accountants as well as training and coaching.
  • Interpret financial policies and university guidelines to assist Principal Investigators and department staff.

Accounting Coordinator

Albertus Magnus College
05.2002 - 06.2004

Purchasing Analyst

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 05.2002

Accounts Receivables Coordinator

WTNH – Television
08.1989 - 04.2001

Education

Master of Arts Degree - Pastoral Ministry/ Care and Counseling

Ohio Christian University
Morrow, GA
04.2019

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT
01.2006

Skills

  • Confidential records
  • Microsoft office
  • Legal research
  • Ethics and integrity

Timeline

Grant and Contract Analyst

Atlanta Botanical Garden
06.2022 - Current

Advisory Associate

Deloitte, Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021

Accounting Supervisor

Fulton County Government - District Attorney’s Office
12.2017 - 01.2021

Associate Director, Office of Grants & Contracts

Morehouse School of Medicine
05.2016 - 08.2017

Senior Accountant

Yale University, Office of Grants and Contracts
06.2004 - 04.2016

Accounting Coordinator

Albertus Magnus College
05.2002 - 06.2004

Purchasing Analyst

Bayer Pharmaceuticals
04.2001 - 05.2002

Accounts Receivables Coordinator

WTNH – Television
08.1989 - 04.2001

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management

Albertus Magnus College

Master of Arts Degree - Pastoral Ministry/ Care and Counseling

Ohio Christian University

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