Shirley Smith
Jackson,MS
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with a proven ability to learn new system and processes and adapt to changing environment with ease, Strong tack record in managing accounting functions within multiple states agency. A hardworking team player, who pays attention to detail and is committed to delivering excellent results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Contract Accountant
Jackson State University
01.2010 - 02.2021
- Setting up Budget, Verifying availability funds for Travel, Payroll, and Requisitions, Ensure that all transaction (Requisitions) are properly coded, and ensure Expenditures do not exceed budget, Invoices (Monthly) to receive payment from fund agency, Maintain Accounting Records, Processing transaction and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling book of account.
Fiscal Officer II
Mississippi Department of Human Service
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for review and verified subgrants and modification of subgrantee, Prepare funding allocation receive from SSBG, Federal and State source for subgrantee, Data entry all allocation funds, Verified and process Close-outs package from subgrantee, Verified accurate and submit Request for Cash and Reporting Worksheet to Budget and Accounting.
Accountant/Auditor II
Mississippi State Department of Health
07.1999 - 05.2007
- Responsible for the preparation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Reporting (GAAP), Prepared and process journal entries and adjustment to SAAS System (State Accounting), Maintain and reconcile 5 general ledger accounts, Research and correct errors on the general ledger edits through Journal entries, Cash Receipt reconciliation, Monthly Financial report in Budget, Process date entries in SAAS.
Accountant/Auditor I
Public Employees’ Retirement System
12.1997 - 07.1999
- Compiled, review and analyzed financial data receives form State agencies, Posted and reviewed state agencies accounts, Handled and process Form 10 Adjustment and Audits suspended report, Communicated with state agencies payroll department regarding financial data.
Accountant
McRae’s/Proffitt’s Inc.
05.1995 - 12.1997
- Handled banking activities and prepared bank reconciliation for 15 accounts, Reviewed and reconciled A/P, A/R and GL accounts, Prepared monthly reports on non-merchandise sales, lease and sale tax, Prepared and processed post-closing journal entry to general ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Finance
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.1980
Skills
- SAAS System (State Accounting System) and State Payroll system / State Management System
- JUS Banner System (Accounting System) JSU PAW (Budget and Account Information System)
- Ten-key adding machine (touch)
- Data Entry
- Month-end close/ reconciliation on accounts
- Superior attention to detail
- Maintains confidentiality
- Organizational skill/ Loyalty/Teamwork/Follow instructions
- Data Review and Verification
- Accounts Payable
- MS Office Suite/ Excel formulas
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Grants and Contract Accountant
Jackson State University
01.2010 - 02.2021
Fiscal Officer II
Mississippi Department of Human Service
05.2007 - 01.2010
Accountant/Auditor II
Mississippi State Department of Health
07.1999 - 05.2007
Accountant/Auditor I
Public Employees’ Retirement System
12.1997 - 07.1999
Accountant
McRae’s/Proffitt’s Inc.
05.1995 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Finance
Jackson State University
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