Yvette Williams
Gary,IN
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive expertise in accounting principles and regulations, dedicated to ensuring compliance, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in financial operations. Proven track record of optimizing processes and driving strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance. Over [Number]+ years of experience in a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Controller
City of Gary
09.2022 - Current
Principal Functions, Key Responsibilities.
- Review and approve all financial requisitions and claims for payment across city departments.
- Provide financial management, control guidance, and supervisory leadership to departmental finance personnel.
- Assist with inventory control, fixed asset management, and Gateway financial reporting.
- Supervise the State Board of Accounts' mandated uploads into the Gateway from the Finance and other city departments.
- Ensure the completion and accuracy of Core Reporting for the Annual Financial Report.
- Assist the Controller with statutory responsibilities, including annual audits, budget development, and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Review and approve fund transfers, requisitions, and RDS journal entries in compliance with established policies.
- Generate post-payroll analysis reports, review results, and coordinate corrections with payroll staff.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager to prepare and provide timely documentation for State Board of Accounts reviews and audits.
- Serve as an active member of the Grants Team and Internal Controls Team to ensure compliance with policies and promote process improvement.
- Develop and present analytical reports, financial projections, and monthly cash flow statements.
- Prepare monthly budgetary reports for City Council and Administration.
- Train staff accountants and payroll personnel on proper delegation of duties and accounting procedures.
- Verify departmental budget calculations and ensure compliance with administrative policies, TQM standards, and local, state, and federal laws.
- Recommend and implement procedural improvements to enhance financial operations and efficiency.
- Prepare periodic performance and status reports on accounting staff and departmental functions.
- Organize and maintain historical financial records for auditing, research, and reference purposes.
- Provide ongoing financial training for finance staff and city employees.
- Assist vendors, departments, and employees with inquiries related to purchasing, payroll, and financial issues.
- Ensure all financial and payroll duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Conduct performance evaluations and maintain confidential personnel documentation.
- Apply accounting principles accurately in posting, analysis, projections, and reporting.
- Perform all duties in accordance with defined city policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all financial and personnel matters.
- Carry out additional duties and projects as assigned by the Controller.
Senior Accountant, Cash Management
City of Gary
07.2017 - Current
- Partner with consultants and perform necessary task requested
- Troubleshoot issues as it pertains to fund balances for various departments
- Assist in Implementing recording methods that improve accounting team's control and access to information that insure proper tracing of transactions
- Collaborate with bank representatives to resolve discrepancy issues
- Monitor fund balances against revenues to prevent overdrafts
- Oversee City Trust Accounts to provide information as needed to Superiors
- Govern City Accounts to track various transactions
- Record various expense and revenue transactions in RDS
- Complete biweekly payroll analysis report and wires.
- Distribute financial documents, including various reports pertaining to department funds and banks
- Complete year-end closing processes with City Controller and external auditors.
- Review entries in RDS and make necessary corrections when needed
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Work closely with City Controller to fully review and optimize financial reporting
- Review and post journal entries for month-end process
- Produce various documents, including balance sheet, financial statements, and cash flow statements
- Assist with bank reconciliations
- Produce various reports upon request of City Controller
General Accountant
City of Gary
07.2017 - Current
- Reviewed and audited invoices, claims, travel reimbursement claims for accuracy and reporting discrepancies to Staff Accountant
- Audited open payable report to ensure accuracy of sell codes and amounts on invoice
- Provided daily reports for Revenue Supervisor and Grant Manager
- Assisted City Controller with the entry in RDS of certain revenues
- Uploaded bank reports onto Finance Department Shared Drive for City Controller and Deputy Controller
- Uploaded general ledger reports for the purpose of assisting with Bank Reconciliations
- Assisted with preparation of Bank Reconciliations
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into RDS.
- Canceled cleared checks from the bank in RDS
- Performed necessary corrections to RDS entries when needed
- Prepared daily Cash Position which translates all City account balances, credits, and debits
- Prepared monthly Cash Flow Statements for City Controller
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into RDS.
- Governed all City accounts to track any fraudulent activity
- Assisted Payroll Supervisor with reconciliation of Summer Program transmittal documents for Payroll accuracy
- Assisted Financial Coordinator I with imputing perf info into INPRS
- Upon request-created reports for City Controller as needed
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
DeVry University
Merrillville, IN06-2010
Skills
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Audit compliance
- Inventory control
- Cash flow analysis
- Journal entry posting
- Performance evaluation
- Process improvement
- Payroll administration
- Accounting principles
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Deputy Controller
City of Gary
09.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant, Cash Management
City of Gary
07.2017 - Current
General Accountant
City of Gary
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
DeVry University