Trista Bradley
Mounds
Summary
Experienced government accounting professional with over 8 years in public sector financial management, audit support, and regulatory compliance. Extensive experience in fund accounting, internal control procedures, federal program reporting, and financial reconciliations. Recognized for ensuring fiscal accountability, identifying discrepancies, maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines, and supporting external audit processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Encumbrance Clerk / Business Manager
Morris Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
- Manage encumbrance accounting for multiple governmental funds, ensuring expenditures align with approved appropriations and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and file monthly federal claims while ensuring compliance with federal program guidelines and documentation standards.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for all district financial accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances.
- Conduct internal activity fund audits to evaluate internal controls and safeguard public funds.
- Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Monitor purchase card activity to ensure policy compliance and proper documentation.
- Support preparation and monitoring of the annual district budget.
- Prepare official board minutes to maintain transparency and regulatory compliance.
Encumbrance Clerk / Activity Fund Custodian
Liberty Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained appropriation and encumbrance ledgers in compliance with state accounting standards.
- Ensured expenditures were properly authorized and did not exceed budgeted funds.
- Prepared financial reports and analyzed budget-to-actual variances.
- Assisted in audit preparation by organizing financial records and supporting documentation.
- Interpreted and applied district financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Mounds High School
Mounds, OKSkills
- Government & Fund Accounting
- Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Statement Support
- Federal Program Compliance (Title & Grant Funds)
- Internal & External Audit Coordination
- Budget Analysis & Variance Review
- Appropriation & Encumbrance Management
- Reconciliations & Ledger Review
- Policy & Procedure Implementation
- Sylogist (Municipal Accounting Systems)
Timeline
Encumbrance Clerk / Business Manager
Morris Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Encumbrance Clerk / Activity Fund Custodian
Liberty Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Liberty Mounds High School