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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM ANALYST
Department of Defense
Annapolis, MD
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Acted as a liaison between customers and government funding agencies, facilitating timely e-billing submissions to ensure optimal utilization of government funds before expiration
- Lead/secured government funding for contracts valued over $1 Million average
- Communicated with customers, 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
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Helped lead Continuous Improvement Process Group, in project focused on overpaid used sale-tax resulting in $3.1M reimbursement for PNC
- 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
Cleveland, OH
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, e-billing
- Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients
- Record and distribute Payroll for clients, managed over 300 employees
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
- Government Funding
- Customer Service
- Secret Security Clearance- Active
- Contract Processing
- Accounting concepts and principles
References
LoAmmi Goodwin, Accounting Officer
(301) 283-7999
loammi.l.goodwin.civ@us.navy.mil
Shaquira Johnson, CEO of Monarch Promised Consulting
shaquira.johnson@monarchpromise.com
(216) 374-8803
Michael Mcgary, HR leader
Mikemcgary20@yahoo.com
(540)-848-6767
Timeline
PROGRAM ANALYST
Department of Defense
09.2024 - 08.2025
FINANCIAL ANALYST SR
PNC Bank
08.2019 - 09.2024
ACCOUNTING INTERN
RTW XXXact Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2019
Masters Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Kent State University
Bachelor Business Administration - Accounting
Kent State University