Experience

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  Baltimore City Public Schools

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Financial Analyst

    • Feb 2019 - Present

    • Develop, recommend, and interpret the application of financial and budgetary policies, regulations and procedures• Coordinates and assists FNS personnel with management and implementation of budget plans and expenditures• Plans and performs a variety of budget/expenditure projections and fiscal simulations, analyses and calculations. Conducts special cost studies and analyses• Monitor compliance with legislation and other legal requirements throughout the budget cycle• Prepare and deliver detailed written and oral reports and presentations, including graphics as appropriate• Track and report KPI’s on an annual basis for internal/external stakeholders• Prepare special financial reports and statistical analyses as directed including cash flow, legality of expenditures and budget procedures.• Conduct cost/expenditure analyses and evaluate how it aligns with budget and supports strategic plan

  • Interim Operations Manager

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

    • Act as interim supervisor for Operations team which included initiating the yearly evaluation process for performance review• Accomplish organizational goals outlined in the strategic plan by developing efficiencies in procedures and exploring new ideas that compliment team’s mission• Develop performance standards and productivity guidelines to increase quality of work• Conduct site visits to observe and assist school- based staff with implementing standard operating procedures and mediating between school leadership and FNS staff when needed• Makes final decisions in support of FNS operations to fellow management and leadership

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  Kennedy Krieger Institute

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Financial Analyst II

    • Nov 2015 - Oct 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    -Coordinates all Finance related tasks for Traumatic stress center-Annual Budget Preparation-Prepare monthly analysis of budget to actual revenue and expenses for the department. -Meet with Financial Manager and Program Directors on a monthly basis to review results and make recommendations-Complete grant application paperwork, monitor/prepare reports and invoices and prepare journal entries to close grants and reconcile accounts-Manage onboarding process and personnel change transactions for employees-Verifies salary allocations and grant effort are accurate-Assists Finance Manager and Director with special projects as needed

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  Maryland State Retirement and Pension System

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Accountant II

    • Sep 2013 - Nov 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Formulate reports for monthly retirement benefits and kick outs that may need additional review• Assess and review requests for worker’s comp offsets to determine member eligibility• Prepare manual checks for accounts EFT non-compliant or temporarily waived• Reconcile member account submissions to company data for benefit payments or beneficiary revision• Revise member record in state accounting system to reflect current and future deduction of IRS levies and child support/divorce liens• Analyze accounting transaction records for estimate, final, and future benefit preparations• Review reconciliations prepared by fellow staff members of revision transactions for accuracy• Carry out special projects assigned by director and supervisor• Utilize working knowledge of state law for eligibility requirements and benefit comparisons when reviewing and auditing final reports• Provide additional administrative service in support of benefits administration operations as necessary

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  Johns Hopkins University

  • Sponsored Projects Accountant I

    • Nov 2011 - Sep 2013

    • Established Master Data in SAP for all grants assigned to my business areas while complying with laws, OMR regulations, and other policies and procedures• Review award documents from grantors and assist in budget development/maintenance issues • Processed and maintained budget and financial records in SAP based on notice of grant award and subcontract notices to provide controls for revenues and expenditures on grant • Track department budget and tasks for accuracy in compliance with contract and grant award terms• Draft, revise, and submit 50 financial status reports on average monthly for quarterly, interim, and final closeout reporting• Reconcile incoming invoices from non-JHU department to SAP records; research and settle all discrepancies• Maintained positive customer service relationships with department administrators and external agencies• Respond to internal and external inquiries or discrepancies through review of accounting transactions for resolution• Monitor awards for Master Data changes, compliance issues, and overall quality assurance

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  Laureate Education, Inc

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    • Jul 2010 - Nov 2011

    • Verify coding and approval signatures needed for check processing• Record Treasury Wires and Direct Debits for AP Entries• Reconcile and Review International charges and receivables• Process Utility uploads, Student Refunds, and International Payroll• Accurately enter data from invoices into PeopleSoft system for payment posting.• Distribute checks to suppliers and specified departments for pick up.• Organize and file all invoice and check/EFT (electronic file transfer) copies.• Correspond to email inquiries via AP Questions mailbox.

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  JP Morgan Chase Bank

  • Finance Analyst Intern

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

    Analyzed data and drafted reports for meetings and presentations covering the business and accounting processes of Loan Workout Arrangements.Utilized SAP software system to prepare various schedules and reports requested by manager for JPMC OREO (Other Real Estate Owned) and hWaMu subsidiaries.Reviewed daily Cash Settlements to check and balance debits that would be withdrawn for the day.Set up MS-Access database for easier tracking of the research for Debt Previously Contracted (DPC) Legal Entities.Updated Cash Equivalent Schedule daily to determine dividends received on Money Market Mutual Funds.