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Tracy Sommerville

Chadron,NE

Summary

I am looking to secure a position where I can utilize the knowledge I obtained from earning my undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Chadron State College to help foster a successful career as the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Business services professional with a track record of implementing effective strategies and optimizing operations. I am recognized for my strong collaboration skills and ability to achieve results, consistently adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skills include project management, strategic planning, and fostering a positive team culture.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Business Services

Chadron State College
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisting the Comptroller with general accounting, fixed asset, surplus, and operations of student financials process and procedures
  • Supervise Student Financials Accounting Personnel - 3 Employees
  • Review Term Setup, student account billings, and Financial Aid Processes
  • Maintain fixed asset records, including posting of purchases and disposal items in SAP
  • Complete Audit work as assigned
  • Complete reporting for fixed assets and inventory with the State, Board, and College guidelines
  • Reconcile Student accounts receivable reports and monitor the collection of student accounts
  • Complete annual year-end reports
  • Coordinate Student Financials department activity with other departments as Campus Student Financials Lead.
  • Assist with reviewing, posting, balancing, and reconciling batches and general ledger items
  • Interact with students as related to student account activity

Accountant

Chadron State College
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Provide leadership and engagement of Business Office Staff
  • Responsible for setup, maintenance, implementation, and testing of student financial modules in NeSIS
  • Student Financial Lead
  • Post and process student financial aid disbursements and refunds while working with START and Financial Aid
  • Creating, distributing, and updating student communications
  • Setup and allocation of tuition waivers in NeSIS
  • Audit student accounts as needed
  • Preparation of 1098-T Tax Documents
  • Processing and overseeing collections and agency requirements
  • Prep and Processing of Student Write-Offs
  • Balance and Prepare bank deposits
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Content Manager for CSC Business Office web pages
  • General knowledge of Military Billing
  • Help improve Business Office procedures and processes
  • Set up, Maintain, and keep accurate parking permit records – Collaborate with Housing and Safety Offices.
  • Attend & Participate in several committees
  • Setup Cashnet each term for payment processing and payment plans
  • System Taskforce & NASH Improvement Community Participation – with Chancellor Turman, NeSIS User Group, NeSIS State College Users, NeSIS Campus Leads, Enrollment Management Leadership, Business Process Standardization
  • Monitored payments
  • Monitored payment plans
  • Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies.
  • Streamlined accounts receivable functions, improving transaction accuracy and processing times.

Accounting Clerk II

Chadron State College
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Provided Excellent Customer Service to students, staff, and faculty
  • Responsible for accounts receivable
  • Processed billing and payments
  • Answered questions via email and phone
  • Maintained the Confidentiality of student information
  • Processed Student Refunds
  • Processed student accounts for collections.
  • Monitored Payment Plans
  • Third-party billings
  • Set up study away/study abroad student accounts
  • Opened/Closed Cashiering processes

Paraprofessional – Library

Chadron High School
08.2012 - 05.2018
  • Monitor Students
  • Check in/out books
  • Yearly Inventory
  • General Cleanings
  • Collaborated with the High School Office and Guidance Office
  • Requisition Supplies for the Library
  • Overdue Book Notices
  • Assist Students with research
  • Book & Holiday Displays
  • Assist Mrs. Kaus
  • Process Library Books
  • General support for staff and students

General Help

Ridgeview Country Club
04.2010 - 04.2018
  • Input Sales in QuickBooks
  • Opening/Closing the Pro-Shop & Lounge
  • Prepping/Talking/Making food & drink orders to customers specifications
  • Daily Accounting Duties
  • Having good relations with all customers
  • Good communication skills with all staff employed at Ridgeview Country Club

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
12.2016

High School Diploma - General Studies

Valentine Rural High School
Valentine, Nebraska
05.2006

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Approachable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Organized
  • Quick Learner
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Administrative and Clerical Skills
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Cash Handling
  • Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Efficient in CASHNet/Transact
  • Efficient in PeopleSoft- NeSIS System
  • General Knowledge of Financial Aid
  • Efficient with Student Financials

Timeline

Director of Business Services

Chadron State College
08.2024 - Current

Accountant

Chadron State College
07.2018 - 07.2024

Accounting Clerk II

Chadron State College
06.2018 - 07.2018

Paraprofessional – Library

Chadron High School
08.2012 - 05.2018

General Help

Ridgeview Country Club
04.2010 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance

Chadron State College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Valentine Rural High School

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