Twyler Blackshear
Fortson,Ga
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Secretary with expertise in budget management and financial reporting. Enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and strong attention to detail. Deliver accurate financial insights in payroll administration and account reconciliation to support strategic decision-making. Committed to continuous improvement and rapid skill acquisition.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Secretary
Friendship Baptist Church
Columbus, Georgia
01.2018 - 05.2026
- Prepared and presented quarterly budget and financial reports to inform church leadership's financial decision-making.
- Maintained comprehensive financial records and prepared financial reports for church leadership.
- Process weekly and monthly payroll for 12 church employees.
- Safeguard confidential information related to contributions, deposits, payroll, and other financial transactions.
- Conducted accounts receivable functions, including transaction research, chargeback resolution, discrepancy review, and account reconciliation, ensuring timely resolution of financial issues.
- Apply established financial procedures, techniques, and internal controls to daily accounting activities.
- Maintained accurate financial records and systems to support church ministry and operational goals.
Accounting Intern
Columbus Housing Authority
Columbus, Georgia
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Processed payroll, accounts payable invoices, bank reconciliations, and electronic deposits efficiently.
- Analyzed accounts receivable and managed the collection of overdue payments.
- Recorded and summarized daily cash activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Filed accounts payable and receivable invoices for audits, supporting compliance efforts.
- Assisted in preparing financial plans for bid proposals and feasibility studies.
- Applied standard financial techniques and procedures in various assignments.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and coordinated resolutions, enhancing data integrity.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and various accounting software; typing speed of 50 words per minute.
Team Leader / HR Generalist
CE McKenzie and Associates
Fort Benning, Georgia
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Supervised a team of 7 employees, overseeing 23 housing units and community activity centers.
- Maintained accurate HR records to support employee-related issues, facilitating efficient resolution processes.
- Communicated HR topics including benefits and policies to all employees effectively.
- Resolved discrepancies between housing office records and work control systems, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Conducted unit briefings, managed room assignments, and monitored customer exit terminations.
- Planned and organized work assignments with a focus on priority matters.
- Maintained monthly maintenance and housing reports for management, enhancing decision-making through clear data presentation.
- Assisted with annual housing inspections and managed key control processes in coordination with the post housing office.
- Ensured contract compliance relating to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Assistant Manager / Loan Officer
Patriot Loan Company
Columbus, Georgia
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Conducted applicant interviews to evaluate financial eligibility and loan approval feasibility.
- Assisted customers with financial transactions, including cashing checks and collecting loan payments.
- Managed cash ordering to maintain sufficient funds for daily loan operations.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial budget reports daily and weekly for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured accurate balancing of budget credits and debits for daily close-out reports.
- Maintained accountability by signing daily logs for each deposit processed from armored truck couriers.
- Established debit payment plans for customers granted credit loans.
- Processed lawsuits and garnishments for delinquent accounts through the Georgia Court System and DFAS.
Senior Teller / Vault Teller
BB&T Financial Institution
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Served as Senior Bank Teller while fulfilling responsibilities as Relationship Banker, Teller Coordinator, and Vault Teller.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of a team of 3+ tellers, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Managed a daily cash reserve, facilitating transactions for tellers to buy and sell money from their drawers.
- Prepared cash order shipments for tellers from the Federal Reserve to tellers and relationship bankers.
- Opened client accounts, including time deposits, retirement accounts, savings, checking, and business accounts on a daily basis.
- Analyzed and processed non-sufficient funds reports for three local BB&T branches.
- Compiled and prepared detailed reports for management and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Completed over 100 training hours in Banking & Lending Procedures; finished a Teller Coordinator Course; recognized the Perfect Client Experience Award, Annual Olympian Award, and Top Sales Award.
Assistant Drivers Training Instructor
29th Infantry Battalion
Fort Benning, Georgia
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Conducted weekly driver training sessions and issued driver's licenses to new personnel.
- Coordinated training correspondence and scheduled driver training classes, ensuring smooth delivery of training programs.
- Maintained and updated training records and performance scores for 29th Battalion, facilitating accurate tracking of personnel progress.
- Supported Infantry Training Brigade soldiers with vehicle operations during training missions, enhancing operational readiness.
Payroll Assistant / HR Generalist
Russell Athletic Company
Columbus, Georgia
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Conducted new hire orientations and provided briefings on employee benefits.
- Scheduled and coordinated employee meetings and training sessions for facility staff.
- Reviewed documentation for completeness, securing necessary approvals to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties, supporting supervisor in daily operations and task management.
- Verified budget information and company expense documentation, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Generated labels for line workers to facilitate proper packaging and shipping of products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA05-2014
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Accounting principles
- Payroll administration
- Internal controls
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoice management
- Transaction management
- Data entry
- Financial forecasting
- Expense tracking
- Financial software proficiency
- Bookkeeping management
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Client relations
- Meeting facilitation
- Recordkeeping
- Account balancing reconciliation
- Recordkeeping
- Bookkeeping
- Account balancing reconciliation
Timeline
Financial Secretary
Friendship Baptist Church
01.2018 - 05.2026
Accounting Intern
Columbus Housing Authority
01.2014 - 05.2014
Team Leader / HR Generalist
CE McKenzie and Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager / Loan Officer
Patriot Loan Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Teller / Vault Teller
BB&T Financial Institution
01.2001 - 01.2005
Assistant Drivers Training Instructor
29th Infantry Battalion
01.1997 - 01.2000
Payroll Assistant / HR Generalist
Russell Athletic Company
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Columbus Technical College