Shakirah L. Bowers
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in government contracts funding and banking finance, adept at managing business operations complex financial transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to analyze and process high volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies and streamline processes. Customer service focused and eager to leverage strong analytical, financial analysis, financial planning and organizational skills , ensuring timely and precise billing practices while maintaining exceptional client relationships. Committed to guidance and delivering high-quality results and enhancing operational efficiency and resource management, while supporting profitable growth in financial function.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM ANALYST
Department of Defense
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth monthly close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing corrective action
- Secret government clearance status in progress
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation of reference material, enhancing business review and overall business function
- Processed invoices, expense reports, and payments
- Communicated with contractors, supervisors, project leads to ensure proper documentation was submitted prior to funding approval, effectively managing stakeholder relationships and demonstrating approachability
FINANCIAL ANALYST SR
PNC Bank
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Helped lead Continious Inprovement Process Group, in project focused on overpaid used sale-tax resulting in $3.1M reimbursement for PNC
- Conducted detailed cost variance analysis to reveal reason behind budget overrun or saving, enabling better financial decision-making
- Independently utilized business processor tools such as, Essbase, Oracle and Hyperion regularly to create monthly budget and forecasting reports
- Analyzed market trends and industry data, identifying emerging opportunities for new investments or divestitures
- Provided historical data on projects performance, influencing organization leaders to make more accurate and strategic financial plans
ACCOUNTING INTERN
RTW XXXact Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
- Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, e-billing
- Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity
- Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients
- Filing Quarterly/Yearly Taxes
- Record and distribute Payroll for clients, managed over 300 employees
TELLER/WESTERN UNION AGENT
Western Union
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Processed financial transactions with high accuracy, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and security
- Entered transaction data into the accounting system and conducted cash drawer counts at opening and closing.
- Assisted with night deposits, check disbursements, risk assessment, collections, and other related services
- Addressed customer questions regarding fees, procedures, policies, and related issues, demonstrating the ability to manage independently while maintaining customer focus
Education
Masters Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2024
Bachelor Business Administration - Accounting
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2019
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma- yellow belt
- Oral & Written Communications
- Critical/Analytical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Research & Data Analysis
- Expert in Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Excel and Pivot Tables
- Risk Assessment
- Cash Management
- Tableu
- Accounting concepts and principles
References
Commander William Moiles, Public Works Officer
william.e.moiles.mil@us.navy.mil
202-676-6338
Taxiarxis Tzamaras, Deputy Public Works Officer
202-230-8941
Taxiarxis.p.Tzamaras.civ@us.navy.mil
Shaquira Johnson, CEO of Monarch Promised Consulting
shaquira.johnson@monarchpromise.com
(216) 374-8803
Timeline
PROGRAM ANALYST
Department of Defense
09.2024 - Current
FINANCIAL ANALYST SR
PNC Bank
08.2019 - 09.2024
ACCOUNTING INTERN
RTW XXXact Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2019
TELLER/WESTERN UNION AGENT
Western Union
05.2016 - 09.2016
Masters Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Kent State University
Bachelor Business Administration - Accounting
Kent State University
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