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Tara Overbey
Tipton,MO
Summary
Financial professional with extensive experience at the Missouri Department of Social Services and Department of Natural Resources. I have worked for State Government for nearly 17 years. I have built a career in the Financial Aspects of State Government by learning every aspect throughout my career. Skilled in payroll processing and grant accounting, as well as Accounts Payable with strong influencing skills and a commitment to compliance and accuracy. I have adepted and helped in finding efficiencies as well as mentoring teams to achieve high performance.
Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Professional accountant prepared for this role with extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to changing financial needs. Strong collaborator with skills in financial analysis and problem-solving, consistently achieving results.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Social Services
Fiscal Liaison
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored the Budget for Personal Service and E&E for the Division of Legal Services
- Provided and Prepared Budget and Core Descriptions for the House Bill each Legislative Session
- Developed and implemented budget strategies to optimize Spending and Allocation across the Division
- Provided the ACFR updated Forms each Fiscal Year
- Provided Fiscal Impact and Approval on Fiscal Notes for the Legislative Session
- Attended and participated in Budget Hearings during the Legislative Session
- Approved large purchases and contracts for the Division of Legal Services
- Provided Funding for large purchases and payroll for 176 FTE
- Reviewed, updated and provided changes for the Department's PACAP (Cost Allocation Plan)
- Adapted quickly to new responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
Missouri Department Social Services
Accountant Manager
12.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Led financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with state regulations and internal policies.
- Managed the Accounts Payable, Payroll and Assistance Payments Unit within the Department of Social Services, consisting of 23 FTE across all units
- Monitored and prepared the ACFR reports for the Department each year
- Reviewed and approved the Fixed Assets and Inventory Yearly.
- Prepared monthly Personal Services and Expenditure Reports for the Department to monitor House Bill 11 Budget.
- Reviewed and Approved the Assistance Payments Payroll for Benefits Payments for the Department
- Prepared and Approved Journal Voucher Requests on Expenditures and Payroll
- Mentored junior staff on accounting principles and best practices, enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in improved cash flow management.
Missouri Department of Social Services
Grants Manager
07.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Prepared, reviewed and submitted the Quarterly Grants Report for the Federal Government for the Medicaid Grant to the Chief Financial Officer for approval
- Reviewed, reconciled and approved the Medicaid Assistance Payroll for the Department of Social Services.
- Reviewed and monitored expenditures for the Medicaid Grant monthly
- Reviewed and ensured expenses that hit the Medicaid Grant were correct and accurate
Missouri Department of Natura
General Accountant
10.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely transactions and reconciliations.
- Requested LDPR updates and changes for the Environmental Services Program FTE
- Prepared monthly financial statements, maintaining accuracy in reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance as well as prepared and requested Journal Vouchers for corrections.
- Reviewed and approved all Accounts Payable Invoices and Accounts Receivable Invoices
- Approved all timesheets for the Environmental Services Program, to ensure they were paid from the correct Grant
- Monitored all Grants expenses to ensure Grants were fully expended down and correctly each Fiscal Year
- Prepared future FTE projections for the Fiscal Manager
- Approved and reviewed all bids for large Procurement Purchases
- Prepared contracts for approval
- Worked in SAM II HR and FInancial Daily
- Worked in MOBuys Daily
Education
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
from Accounting
Columbia CollegeColumbia, MO
from Accounting
California High SchoolCalifornia, MO
High School Diploma
05-2006
Skills
- Assertiveness
- Influencing skills
- Payroll processing
- Auditing expertise
- General ledger maintenance
- AP and AR management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Account reconciliation
- Staff management
- Grant accounting
- Financial auditing
State Systems
Fluent and skilled in the following State Systems:
- SAM II HR
- SAM II Financial
- MOBuys
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Access
- DataWarehouse
- SharePoint
Timeline
Fiscal Liaison
Department of Social Services
07.2022 - Current
Accountant Manager
Missouri Department Social Services
12.2019 - 07.2022
Grants Manager
Missouri Department of Social Services
07.2019 - 12.2019
General Accountant
Missouri Department of Natura
10.2015 - 07.2019
University of Central Missouri
from Accounting
Columbia College
from Accounting
California High School
High School Diploma
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