Shelley Mitchell

• Responsible for operating and implementing effective accounting procedures in accordance with OMB Circulars
• Responsible for the Fiscal Department and supervising the Accounting Staff
• Prepare financial statements and reports for CEO, Department Heads and Board of Directors
• Advise Department Heads on short term financial objectives
• Review and approve journal entries
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
• Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
• Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
• Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures
• Responsible for month end journal entries and monthly and /or quarterly reports to federal and state funding sources.
• Responsible for monitoring bank accounts, making transfers when needed, and approving bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for Federal draw downs from the Payment Management System
• Responsible for the Accounting system permissions and controls.

Same duties as stated in the Chief Financial Officer position

Same duties as stated in the Chief Financial Officer position

• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
• Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
• Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
• Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
• Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements
• Facilitated smoother audits by preparing necessary documentation and supporting materials.
• Worked with Human Resource Director to make sure benefits were received by employees and billings were paid in a timely manner.
• Assisted with Client Services with taking applications, input client data into spreadsheets, and helping clients with budgeting.

• Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
• Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
• Answered all incoming calls.
• Processed incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assisted Human Resource Director as needed.