Government Finance professional with nearly ten years of experience in the public sector, looking to continue specializing in the field. Current areas of expertise include training and developing, public records management, accounting, and perpetuating the values of public service.
Reconcile and prepare deposits of all payment receipts for the entire organization, also serving as back-up City Accountant in designated functions. • Prepare and maintain various reports including aging reports, general ledger updates, tax assessments, and accounts payable/receivable billing registers. • Assist with annual audit and budget planning by providing relevant documentation and recommendations for improvement.
Completed a bi-weekly employee payroll utilizing various 'Tyler Solutions' and Microsoft Office software, and using said programs to both audit and report other tax information such as 941's and any exemptions or garnishments. • Processed personnel, financial, and benefits transactions with accuracy, completeness, and compliance with labor contracts, organization rules and procedures, while meeting deadlines. • Maintained comprehensive (public & confidential) personnel records for employees, in accordance with retention requirements, while performing notary services for staff.
Performs advanced and complex Tax Rolls work, such as researching, verifying, creating payment plans, and collecting real estate, personal property and tourist development taxes. • Prepares, coordinates, and provides structured classroom and/or on-the-job training and mentoring within assigned areas of responsibility and prepares and completes In-House Training checklist and reports. • Acts as an expert interpreting bankruptcy, delinquent property, or tourist development laws and regulations to professionals and institutions, such as accountants, mortgage companies, realtors, etc.
Handled share of the finance bookkeeping, such as daily deposits, till balancing, ledger updating, inventory management, and tracking accounts receivable/payable for business operations. • Remained up to date on municipal finance, public safety, and controlled substance laws, policies, and best practices, while employing unshakeable ethics.