
Financial Accountant leveraging 5+ years of proven experience in general accounting, tax preparation, financial planning, resource management, and professional development. Adept at analyzing problems, drawing conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data, and recommending appropriate solutions. Skilled and talented in directing financial management for small organizations, managing and implementing policies and procedures, while handling annual corporate budget and equipment accountability in a complex, fast - paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background in financial documentation, organizational change, compliance control, and continuous process improvement. Career supported a Project Management Professional Certification and Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Cybersecurity. Certified IRS Tax Preparer Personnel Development Resource Management Fiscal Budget Management Financial Planning Training & Development Cybersecurity Logistics Management Microsoft Office Suite
• Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Develop procedures for designing or modifying automated accounting and budget systems.
• Perform accounting tasks to ensure compliance with budget and procurement principles.
• Operate Financial and Budget systems, including Financial Management System (FMS) Austin, Vista and IFCAP, to extract financial data and report on fund estimates and carry-over balances.
• Adjust differences between general ledger and subsidiary accounts; analyze financial and statistical data.
• Assist with fiscal quality assurance audits, identifying problems and discrepancies.
• Manage fixed assets accounting, reconciling asset and depreciation accounts.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting for appropriations and transactions in the Financial Management System.
• Monitor fund status of current/prior year appropriations, requiring detailed budget and financial analysis for program reporting.
• Utilized accounting software for tax returns and consolidated reports.
• Collaborated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and financial plans.
• Maintained general ledger integrity and chart of accounts.
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding issues, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
• Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
• Ensured compliance with GAAP standards and regulations in setting up accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits, and updated financial records with high accuracy.
• Inputted figures using 10-key calculator for quick data computation.
• Validated and recorded invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors.
• Presented monthly, quarterly, and annual statements for financial planning support.
• Entered data into Quickbooks online and desktop Accounting Systems, maintaining system integrity to prevent breaches.
• Tracked financial progress through quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
• Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy.
• Communicated effectively with clients about payment needs and maintained detailed and accurate ledgers.
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Implemented new accounting processes to reduce spending and workflow downtime.