Thomas Priewe
Lena,IL
Summary
Finance professional with several years of within a municipal government environment. Experience in managing department budgets, fiscal year reporting, fixed assets with project cost tracking for capital improvement projects. A collaborative individual with skills to handle detail-oriented work and successful at managing multiple priorities to reach a goal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Finance Director
City Of Freeport
05.2022 - Current
- Complete monthly financial reports for Council Members regarding department and fund activity and balances
- Fixed asset management tracking, capitalizing, depreciating, and disposing of assets
- Managing costs for capital improvement projects and expense tracking
- Supported annual audit efforts by preparing thorough documentation and collaborating with external auditors throughout the review process.
- Developed and managed budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting with departments based on historical data
City Accountant
City Of Freeport
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Compiled and prepared any fiscal estimates needed for financial reports
- Maintained accurate records and supporting materials for all transactions
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between financial records and bank statements
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Journal entry postings and reconciliations to the general ledger
Junior Accountant
City Of Freeport
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Processed payroll and deductions for around 200 people
- Prepared and submitted state and federal quarterly reports
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Verified timesheets and vendor invoices for accuracy
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05-2018
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Coordination
- Internal Controls
- Organizational Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget Planning
- Collaborative
- Effective communicator
Timeline
Deputy Finance Director
City Of Freeport
05.2022 - Current
City Accountant
City Of Freeport
02.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Accountant
City Of Freeport
06.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
Loras College