Experience

Legal Services NYC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Grant Accountant II

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Implemented processes and procedures to monitor ORR report submission for Foster Care and Shelter program for unaccompanied youth. Monitor receivables, prepare monthly draw downs and Quarterly FFR reports. Complete monthly draw downs reporting expenditures for the month. Monitor program staff allocations and reconcile with HR and payroll systems to ensure proper allocation. Developed program tracking template to ensure expenditures are captured complete with correct coding. Coordinate monthly staff allocation process including circulating data and updating percentages. Monitor unspent funds and forecast contract submissions. Coordinating with the Development team to prepare RFP budget and forecast Foundation “ask” letters. Monthly reconciliation of receivable accounts for grant funds Show less



Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• FInance Manager

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Monitor outside provider agencies and gather document for reporting to NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Organize paperwork flow and maintain files of supporting documents required to administer FEMA related projects verifying accurancy and reasonableness of supporting documents. Coordinate monthly staff allocation process including circulating data and updating percentages Preparet monthly and quarterly reports to submit to OEM-Office of Emergency Management. Prepare budget modifications as needed. Close out Hurcane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Assist Development department in the creation of budget models for grant reporting for existing grants. Provide other support as needed by Sr. Financial Analyst for the DCM projects. Show less



Center for Employment Opportunities

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Grants Manager

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Perform functions of financial administration and reporting to include, but not limited to: preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports, development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening and processing requests for expenditures and ensuring the timely application for reimbursement from the state. Serve as a liaison with principals and other departments on issues regarding grants. • Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines. Assign certain grants and/or related responsibilities to individual budget analysts and coordinate their activities related to the grants assigned. • Assist in evaluating the fiscal administration of grant programs Development team for RFP. Oversee the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, modifications and close outs. Show less



Inwood House

• Manager of Budget and Financial Analysis

  • Jun 2007 - May 2012

   Provided Managers with technical support to target program objectives tracking budget variances and special projects  Prepared financial reporting for a portfolio of agency projects. Interacted extensively with funders and program managers, acted as troubleshooter, recommended modifications to approved budgets to insure compliance and full allocation of contract funds. Maintained and reviewed payroll allocations and other expenses allocated to government contracts  Prepared annual contract budgets, budget modifications and close outs in timely manner; Assisted in the overall agency budget process.  Assisted the Development department in the creation of budget models for grant proposals Show less



CONSULTANT AND FREELANCER

• Greater New York City Area

• Accounting Supervisor, Senior Accountant

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2007

  Paraprofessional HealthCare Institute, Bronx, NY Senior Accountant (07/06 – 04/07) Responsible for trial balance, month end close and bank reconciliations monthly; reconciled subsidiary ledger Accounts, prepared and posted journal entries, including payroll related allocations; supervised and coached the accounting clerk; ensured accuracy of Account payable coding and inter-company ledger and charges; distributed internal and external reports; prepare audit schedules; provided (as well as directed) approval of all disbursements and deposits. New York Urban League, New York, NY Accounting Supervisor (04/06 – 06/07) Responsible for the administration of the Young Professional activities including tracking revenue from event activities and monthly financial statements to the President; Review bank reconciliations prepared by the Accounting clerk; General Ledger analysis thru the Trial balance. Initial review of Financial Statements to be submitted to the Vice President of Finance; Supervised the Accounting clerk and Payroll manager; tracked agency payroll allocations Show less



The Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment

• Prospect Park Carriage House

• Associate Director of Finance/Acting CFO

  • Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  Supervised the Coordinator of Finance and Finance Clerk who were responsible for General Ledger reporting; Internal audit controls, Cash management including reconciliation of cash accounts,, correct allocation of expenditures and recommendations for cost reduction procedures or actions; fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules; oversaw the administration of payroll, tax returns, 1099 analysis and statements, and subsidiary ledger accounts; prepared and posted journal entries including payroll related allocations; supervised and coached the Accounting clerk; ensured accuracy of accounts payable coding and inter-agency ledger charges; distributed internal and external reports, prepared audit schedules and provided as well as direct approval of all disbursements and deposits. Show less



Consultant and Temporary Assignments

• Senior Financial Analyst/Accounting Manager, Grants Accountant

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

  American Heart Association, New York, NY Senior Financial Analyst/Accounting Manager (01/04-10/04) Organized the annual walk revenue schedules and finalized the final reports reconciling to projected outcomes Prepared and distributed monthly department budget variances Supervised the Accounts Payable function and approved site expenditures and proper coding Developed accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure proper department coding accuracy. Supervised volunteers and assigned overflow department duties as needed Columbia University School of Journalism, New York, NY Temporary Senior Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant/Budget Analyst (02/05 - 04/05) Contracted to coordinate school budget process for $23 million budget including non-tuition revenues (Endowments and grants). Assisted with annual budget submission, produced variance reports for internal unit review for informed advice to complete budgets, reconciled budget submission for accuracy; identified and verified funding for upcoming year’s allocation of University Central accounts as well as government funding, private gifts, and prizes; conducted salary and benefit reconciliation to ensure proper budget allocation for departments; meet with program heads to provide information for final budget submission. New York University, New York, NY Temporary Grant Accountant (05/05 - 06/05) Contracted to expedite year-end closeout of grants and endowments for the University. Created new grant list and updated extension of existing grants using Oracle, People Soft, and the University based applications; reviewed and reconciled grants for possible budget modification as designed on original contracts; notified PI and recipients of any contractual changes to original budget and possible accruals for modifications; identified changes in budget and trends for modifications; verified and prepared work sheet for 1099 submission. Show less



ExpandED Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Finance Analyst - Assistant to the Director of Finance

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2003

  Prepared financial statements for quarterly Board of Directors meetings Finalized financial reports to prospective funders and final donor reports Prepared and distributed monthly department budget variances Approved grantee expenditure reports for grant draw downs and prepared Fed wires Prepared monthly journal entries and analyzed various asset and liability accounts Developed accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure proper department coding accuracy Prepared financial statements for quarterly Board of Directors meetings Finalized financial reports to prospective funders and final donor reports Prepared and distributed monthly department budget variances Approved grantee expenditure reports for grant draw downs and prepared Fed wires Prepared monthly journal entries and analyzed various asset and liability accounts Developed accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure proper department coding accuracy