Tamika Foster
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Reliable accountant who has done financial research at the state government level, university level, and federal level with great success. Adept at analyzing complex documents, tracking spending and making sure programs follow financial protocols. Specializes in program and grant monitoring. Managed and improved processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Revenue Agent
Department of Treasury (IRS)
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Recognized for consistently meeting performance metrics related to case closures and overall job effectiveness.
- Enhanced tax compliance by conducting thorough research and analysis of financial records.
- Managed multiple audit cases simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, concepts, and methodology to the examination of accounting books, records, and systems.
- Skill in interpreting and applying tax law for individuals and business and/or exempt organizations.
- Skill in interpreting and applying tax law for individuals and business and/or exempt organizations.
- Skill in interacting effectively in a wide range of situations with a broad range of individuals.
Sr. Grants Management Analyst
City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed specialized analyses of department operations, processes, productivity and effectiveness
- Maintained ongoing reporting and analysis systems to provide continuing indicators of department performance and trend analyses
- Developed specialized reports of department or external trends, developments, issues, etc
- For use in strategic planning, goal setting, budget development, etc
- Participated as a member of department and cross-organization teams to improve processes and productivity
- Planned and carried out special research or analysis projects as needed
- Prepared reports and presentations of findings and recommendations to managers
- Determined priorities, work methods, and work timeline in assignments
- Used judgment and discretion in developing recommendations
Accounting Clerk
Focus People
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Managed accounts payable and receivables
- Processed documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, and statements
- Audited, balanced, and reconciled daily cash postings, credit card settlements and check deposits in amounts of more than thousand dollars
Research Financial Officer
Georgia State University
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Overseer of budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Researched for missed or misapplied payments that were received by the cash management team
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
- Contacted sponsors regarding bad debt accounts with large amounts
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual bills and invoices for more than 40 accounts
- Reviewed accounts to ensure the payments were received from the payer.
- Submitted documents for misapplied payments to be posted to the correct accounts
Supervisory Accountant
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
- Updated general ledger with latest entries
- Handled month-end and year-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
- Monitored bank account balances with more than hundred thousand dollars in funds
- Served as job expert in assigned areas
- Ensured funds are drawn/wired appropriately
Grants Specialist
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated grant proposals between departments, agencies, corporations and foundations
- Identified funding sources to meet needs
- Conducted reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies and regulations
- Administered more than $5M yearly in contract monies
- Kept management informed of successes, project progress, and potential issues with assigned projects
- Managed and administered program grant funds on behalf of GEMA/HS involving multiple state, local, and private non-profit entities
Financial Operations Generalist 3 (AP Specialist)
Georgia Department of Public Health
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Maintained the weekly ACH remittance report
- Released payments documentation requests from several departments
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments
- Reviewed and implemented production, productivity, quality and customer service standards
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
Accountant
Georgia Department of Labor
12.2010 - 05.2017
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations
- Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon financial schedule
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
Education
MAFM - Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Decatur, GA08.2020
BBA - Finance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2011
Skills
- Month-end reporting
- Bank account reconciliations
- Financial auditing
- Oracle System
- Financial statements expertise
- Budget management
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- PeopleSoft Financials
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Accounting principles
- Data interpretation
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Cash flow management
- Year-end closing
Affiliations
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
- Member, National Association of Black Accountants
- Member, National Black MBA Association
- Member, Georgia State University Alumni Association
Professional Development
Successfully completed training with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government for the State Financial and Budget Management program.
Timeline
Internal Revenue Agent
Department of Treasury (IRS)
09.2024 - 02.2025
Sr. Grants Management Analyst
City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
08.2023 - 06.2024
Accounting Clerk
Focus People
03.2023 - 08.2023
Research Financial Officer
Georgia State University
10.2022 - 02.2023
Supervisory Accountant
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
01.2021 - 10.2022
Grants Specialist
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
02.2019 - 12.2020
Financial Operations Generalist 3 (AP Specialist)
Georgia Department of Public Health
06.2017 - 02.2019
Accountant
Georgia Department of Labor
12.2010 - 05.2017
BBA - Finance
Georgia State University
MAFM - Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
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