Experience

City of Longview

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Longview, TX Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable, Financial Compliance and Audits, Capital Accounting, Grants, Utility Billing Accounting, and other specialized processes in the Accounting Division of Finance including accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Leads and/or participates in the development, administration, and review of Accounting policies and procedures; establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for area of responsibility. Provides… Show more Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable, Financial Compliance and Audits, Capital Accounting, Grants, Utility Billing Accounting, and other specialized processes in the Accounting Division of Finance including accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Leads and/or participates in the development, administration, and review of Accounting policies and procedures; establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for area of responsibility. Provides assistance in developing, administering, and monitoring the Accounting Division’s budget. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Performs a variety of payroll accounting functions; posts payroll journal entries; clears payroll liabilities; reviews and reconciles biweekly payroll data. Conducts transfers of funds and expenditures for City departments; initiates bank transfers between cash accounts and investments; performs and posts disbursement runs. Records monthly transfer of debt property tax collections and sales tax report transfers. Coordinates and conducts Accounting Division End of Month (EOM) closing activities; prepares EOM entries; reviews postings; updates month-end spreadsheet; monitors data for reasonableness and accuracy. Compiles, analyzes, and researches financial data; prepares and reviews various types of financial records, statements, and reports; oversees the retention of the City’s financial records. Coordinates and participates in the City’s annual audit process; compiles and provides financial records/information to auditors; assists auditors in obtaining audit confirmations. Administers and maintains the City’s computerized accounting system and financial software; provides support to end users; liaises with software vendor regarding technical issues.

• Senior Financial Accountant

  • Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

  Longview, Texas, United States Reconciles accounts receivables, online credit card payments, and debt collector trial balances. Balances, reviews, verifies, and posts journal entries and/or daily cash receipts. Codes, files, and processes invoices for payment; posts invoices to appropriate revenue accounts; responds to vendor inquiries regarding the payment of invoices. Provides assistance in preparing departmental budgets; forecasts revenues and expenditures; performs budget adjustments as necessary. Enters, verifies, and… Show more Reconciles accounts receivables, online credit card payments, and debt collector trial balances. Balances, reviews, verifies, and posts journal entries and/or daily cash receipts. Codes, files, and processes invoices for payment; posts invoices to appropriate revenue accounts; responds to vendor inquiries regarding the payment of invoices. Provides assistance in preparing departmental budgets; forecasts revenues and expenditures; performs budget adjustments as necessary. Enters, verifies, and submits payroll time sheets; compiles and analyzes accrual data pertaining to employee annual leave and compensatory time/overtime; researches and resolves payroll issues. Reconciles bank statements for the Concentration and Payroll City bank accounts; allocates and posts interested earned. Balances the City's investment accounts against investment statements; records interest earnings for individual accounts. Allocates, tracks, and maintains Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds; prepares reports pertaining to bonds issued for individual CIP projects. Reviews and reconciles invoices to individual grant funds; monitors payments received from funding agencies for accuracy; prepares/posts grant receivables and deferred revenues. Records and reconciles the City's fixed assets including purchases, trades, deletions, and transfers; updates and maintains fixed asset lists and depreciation schedules. Tracks and monitors the payment of Occupancy Tax owed to the City; balances payments received from local hotels. Compiles, reviews, and analyzes financial data; generates, prepares, and/or provides various types of financial records, statements, and reports. Participates in departmental audit activities; audits billing and/or other records; compiles financial data/information as required by external auditors. Responds to various types of accounting inquiries from City departments, auditors, outside agencies and the public.

• Records Administrator

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

  Longview, Texas, United States Meticulous Records Manager, who undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines and delivers superior performance. Possesses practical knowledge in Government finance and auditing practices. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting. Applies strong analytical skills to accurately report crime statistics. Able to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, build relationships of trust and enlist the participation of team members.



Air National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Technician

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Provided zealous front line support for all customer inquiries for over 200 personnel within the organization in regards to financial issues, as well as systematic questions that affect payroll, travel entitlements, and authorizations. Effectively researched customer inquiries utilizing military pay databases, regulations, policies, and supporting documentation. Served as primary auditor of payroll transactions input; ensuring integrity of transactions prior to final transmission. Proud to be… Show more Provided zealous front line support for all customer inquiries for over 200 personnel within the organization in regards to financial issues, as well as systematic questions that affect payroll, travel entitlements, and authorizations. Effectively researched customer inquiries utilizing military pay databases, regulations, policies, and supporting documentation. Served as primary auditor of payroll transactions input; ensuring integrity of transactions prior to final transmission. Proud to be the first line of defense against fraud by validating all incoming forms, requests, vouchers, supporting documentation, and official documents. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Forces Craftsman

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2013

  Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, United States Monitored and ensured compliance with Air Force policies, procedures, and requirements for a unit of 500+ members. Assigned and managed a variety of administrative and human resource driven tasks to include customer service, document processing, revenue processing, sending documents physically and electronically to the field, typing, formatting, reviewing, and editing documents, including memos, letters, reports and evaluations. Program manager responsible for the Defense Travel System… Show more Monitored and ensured compliance with Air Force policies, procedures, and requirements for a unit of 500+ members. Assigned and managed a variety of administrative and human resource driven tasks to include customer service, document processing, revenue processing, sending documents physically and electronically to the field, typing, formatting, reviewing, and editing documents, including memos, letters, reports and evaluations. Program manager responsible for the Defense Travel System, Military Personnel Information Data System, evaluations, decorations, and non-judicial court punishment.

• Security Forces Journeyman

  • Dec 2007 - Jun 2010

  Volgelweh, Germany Enforced standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives. Directed vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Apprehended and detained suspects. Searched persons and property. Secured crime and incident scenes.Performed Air Base Defense functions which contributed to the force protection mission. Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations. Defended personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operated in various field environments, performed… Show more Enforced standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives. Directed vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Apprehended and detained suspects. Searched persons and property. Secured crime and incident scenes.Performed Air Base Defense functions which contributed to the force protection mission. Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations. Defended personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operated in various field environments, performed individual/team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted; tactical drills; battle procedures; convoys; military operations other than war; anti-terrorism duties; and other special duties.