Strategic and analytical accounting leader with proven ability to manage multiple areas of accounting. Experienced in accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and payroll. Especially talented in change management and innovative problem-solving.
Throughout my career, I have leveraged my technical skills to enhance efficiency and drive innovation in everyday accounting challenges. Below is a list of software and applications that I have used.
Responsible for the oversight of the accounting division of the Health Department, managing all financial operations, including purchasing, payroll, general ledger, and accounts payable. Supervises a team of four accounting specialists to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
At the City of Covington, I lead a team of three Staff Accountants and one Payroll Specialist, overseeing the Payroll and Financial Accounting functions within our Finance department.
One of the primary reasons I was hired at the City of Covington was to assist the current Finance Director in improving the quality of monthly financial reporting.
In the first three months of my employment, I accomplished the following:
The UKY Endowment Services division is responsible for the accounting and administration of over 2000 University Endowments. As the Endowment & Gift Accounting Manager, I was responsible for supervising two Financial Accountants in the daily processing of university gifts and distributing quarterly and annual endowment reports.
IHCDA is a component unit of the State of Indiana. Our financial accounting team was responsible for the reporting and accounting of over 25 federal and state grant programs. I began my employment with IHCDA as a Financial Accountant. In October 2019, I was promoted to Payroll Manager. In February of 2020, I was promoted to Manager of Financial Reporting and Payroll. Each promotion was supervisor-initiated and led to increased responsibilities.
At DXC, I gained first-hand experience in the “Receivables” side of accounting. I began my employment there as a Financial Analyst – Lead, where I was responsible for the supervision of a team of three accounts receivable analysts.
In April 2018, I was promoted to Healthcare Accountant–Lead and given additional responsibilities.
My role at Hoosier Motor Club laid the foundation for my accounting career. It was there that I honed my academic knowledge by applying it to real-world scenarios. Under the guidance of experienced leaders, I mastered critical accounting skills like account reconciliations and proper bookkeeping practices. This strong foundation has equipped me to excel in various accounting tasks and contribute effectively to any team.
I earned my MBA from Boston University's Questrom School of Business, completing an enriching online program that brought together world-class BU faculty and a diverse cohort of students from around the globe. This immersive experience significantly enhanced my expertise in Finance, Marketing, and Leadership.
My time at Indiana Wesleyan University further broadened my accounting knowledge. There I delved deeper into advanced accounting concepts such as auditing and taxation, and took higher-level courses that solidified my expertise in the field.
I received my foundational accounting education from Ivy Tech Community College. It was there that I learned Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Cost Accounting, amongst other things. During my time there, I gained first hand experience with accounting software (Sage) and enhanced my proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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