Tanya Middlemist
Littleton,CO
Summary
Experienced financial professional, primarily in the governmental accounting practice in various capacities; accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant funding, and debt management. Knowledgeable with several enterprise resource planning systems including SAP Accounting Software, JD Edwards Oracle/One World, Kronos, Workday and Microsoft Office applications. Assisted with the implementation of financial ERP databases (SAP and JD Edwards, Kronos, Workday). Highly motivated to achieve assigned tasks; working with direction or independently. Ability to learn new areas of a company and multi-task under various circumstances and deadlines. Analytical professional with strong background in financial modeling and risk management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Jefferson County Government
Finance Division
01.2016 - Current
- Performed reporting and oversight of grant funding for Jefferson County; reconciliation of accounts, recognition of revenue, account coding, verification of applicable reimbursement requirements, journal entry processing and year end accrual entries
- Prepare various financial reports including Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with CFR200 Compliance Audit
- Work closely with internal and external auditors in providing oversight for grant funding and reporting, as well as monitoring and setting up new grant documents
- Responsible for reporting County’s SAM.gov registrations and Federal Audit Clearinghouse for financial reporting on grant funding (SF-SAC)
- Collaborated on operational manuals for emergency operation planning, workplace sustainability, communication and collaboration plans between division and partner divisions, reviewing and updating policies and procedures to reflect current business practices and new uniform guidance regulations (CFR200)
- Manage and report debt for general fund debt and revenue bond debt for certificates of participation and special revenue districts (Open Space and Local Improvement Districts)
- Compile data and prepare various financial schedules and detailed reporting on debt service and other long- term debt tables for county’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Coordinated with external auditors in verifying and reconciling data for accuracy for financial reports.
Business Support Supervisor
Jefferson County Government
Planning And Zoning Division
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Financial management; overseeing budgetary and financial functions of division
- Collaborated with leadership team on budget priorities
- Conducted special studies or projects as requested concerning financial resources, contracts, grants, organization and fiscal data
- Office management and support to leadership team for 40 staff,
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback. coordinated on short and long-term projects between Budget, Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, Payroll, Facilities, and Information Technology services for division
Grants Fiscal Specialist
Arapahoe County Government
Community Resources Department
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Completed fiscal reporting and oversight of Housing and Community Development Division’s CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), HOME Funds grants, and First Time Homebuyer Program.
- Responsible for financial functions for HCDS grants including, contract review, financial reporting, payment review and processing, reimbursement requests and processing of accounts receivable/ACH receipts into County’s financial reporting system.
- Responsible for reconciliation of entitlement, administrative funds and program income, budgeting, and technical duties pertaining to CDBG grants between County’s financial system and State and Federal Government’s financial reporting systems,
- Completed financial reporting on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as required by State and Federal reporting requirements. Includes financial reporting to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) organization of SF-425, and annual CAPER (Comprehensive Annual Performance Report).
- Reported to Federal Government agencies as required and worked with internal and external auditors with regards to County’s annual financial audit and routine State and Federal audits
Accountant - Grants
Jefferson County Government
Finance Division
01.2009 - 01.2011
Accounting Technician
Jefferson County Government
Finance Division
01.2006 - 01.2009
Accounting Technician
Arapahoe County Government
Treasurer's Office
01.2003 - 01.2006
Management Analyst/Accounting Technician
Arapahoe County Government
Finance Department
01.1999 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
University of Phoenix
2010
Associates Degree - Accounting
Parks College
1998
Skills
- Fiscal Viability
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Expense and Revenue Analysis
- Report Generation
- Financial Management
- Financial and Operational Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Journal Entry
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Finance
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Jefferson County Government
01.2016 - Current
Business Support Supervisor
Jefferson County Government
01.2013 - 01.2016
Grants Fiscal Specialist
Arapahoe County Government
01.2012 - 01.2013
Accountant - Grants
Jefferson County Government
01.2009 - 01.2011
Accounting Technician
Jefferson County Government
01.2006 - 01.2009
Accounting Technician
Arapahoe County Government
01.2003 - 01.2006
Management Analyst/Accounting Technician
Arapahoe County Government
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree - Accounting
Parks College