Detail-oriented accounting professional specializing in payroll and tuition reconciliation within grant-funded programs. Skilled in journal entry preparation, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and support month-end close. Highly organized with strong prioritization skills to meet deadlines efficiently.
Managed records through efficient filing, retrieval, and retention processes within the grants department. Reconciled payroll and tuition accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Provided monthly payroll expenditure reports to accountants, derived from payroll registers, and verified payroll data against the Notice of Employment. Requested and reviewed timecards and overtime memos for accuracy. Supported month-end closing by assisting with journal entries, including Workman’s Compensation and Accounts Receivable setup. Contributed to the preparation of key reports such as the Grant Collection Status Board Report, Administrative Cost Allowance Report, and Banner Reports.
Provided financial services including domestic and international money transfers, check cashing, cash advances, money orders, and bill payments. Accurately balanced and reconciled registers while verifying transactions and adhering to strict security and compliance protocols. Assisted customers with returns and inquiries, resolved discrepancies, and ensured compliance with company policies and legal requirements to maintain financial accuracy and security.
Audited and prepared cash registers, including self-checkouts, for daily operations. Replenished cash recyclers, issued advances, and finalized lottery revenue. Managed front-end associates, assigned tasks, and ensured break coverage to maintain service flow. Assisted customers, resolved complaints, and promoted positive experiences. Trained overnight associates on front-end procedures and customer service.
Handled daily cash and credit transactions, receipts, and deposits, managing funds from registers and self-checkouts. Reconciled end-of-day business transactions and prepared deposits for armored car pickup. Identified and resolved discrepancies in cash registers and office funds. Maintained accurate financial records by preparing reports, logs, and forms, performing data entry, and reconciling journal accounts. Researched and challenged chargebacks to ensure accuracy.