Stephanie Lambert

• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
• Assisted in external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Examine accounts and records and compute tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
• Keep up to date on current income tax developments and advise clients to make proper adjustments.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
• Prepare and document accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and franchise tax returns.

Entrepreneurship in ecommerce sales.

• Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
• Worked closely with audit team to prepare and finalize annual fiance audit.
• Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and finance functions.

• Responsible for administration and monitoring of financial system in order to ensure that governmental finances are maintained and are in accordance with US GAAP as defined by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Circulars and other funding agency regulations as well as tribal policies
• Manage 10 employees within accounting department, which includes cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, travel, general ledger, and grants
• Responsible for auditing accounts payable, cash receipts and payroll transactions to ensure proper controls are in place and policies are complied with
• Responsible for scheduling and managing annual audits as well as any specific grant reviews or audits
• Respond appropriately to requests for information and assistance from council members, executive directors, department directors, program managers, and employees

• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.

• Monitor the financial system in order to ensure that governmental finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Circulars and other funding agency regulations
• Manage 10-17 employees within the accounting department, which includes cash receipts, accounts payable and payroll
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.

• Prepared, submitted, monitored, and reported on budgets for the General Manager's Office.
• Developed recommendations for the General Manager on approval of departmental budgets.
• Provided technical assistance to directors, managers, and coordinators in preparing annual budgets, periodic budget adjustments, and new budget requests.

• Coordinated, organized, planned, and performed internal audit activity.
• Performed compliance, operational, and financial audits, including compliance audits of all major gaming areas consistent with all regulatory agencies (MICS).
• Identified and documented audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas reviewed.
• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
• Identified and reported audit issues.

• Assisted in hiring and training new employees, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to excellence among staff members.
• Supervised daily operations of the soft count team, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality control.
• Ensured proper handling of sensitive financial information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols.
• Maintained accurate records of currency transactions, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Reduced errors in the soft count process by closely monitoring performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.