Experience

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  Baltimore City Public Schools

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

  • Manager-Treasury/Capital Projects

    • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Financial Analyst

    • Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

    Prepared monthly and year-end journal entries for various funds.Assisted with the year-end audit process; prepared and maintained the Baltimore City Public Schools’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.Prepared and analyzed financial and budgetary statements; developed and maintained comprehensive statistical data and prepared periodic budgetary reports and statements.Processed bank wires and journal entries related to investments, payroll, and retirement funds.

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  University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Senior Accountant

    • Nov 2016 - Aug 2019
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Prepared and recorded journal entries; reconciled balance sheet accounts; prepared monthly financial statements and variance explanations for the department.Reviewed expense reports and vendor invoices for proper authorization and accuracy.Managed, monitored and ensured timely payment disbursements to vendors.Assisted and prepared the annual physicians’ salary and operating budget for the department.Supervised and trained staff accountants and junior accountants; reviewed and processed all their work performed.Assisted with examination and audit preparation and resolution of regulatory and audit findings.Assisted with preparing annual 990 tax returns, business personal property returns and unclaimed property filings.

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  Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton)

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Staff Accountant

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2016
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Assisted in the account payable process by comparing invoices to accrued expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting approvals and disbursements; reconciling prepaid, accrued and bank accounts.Performed variance analysis for varies expense and revenue accounts; analyzed information by developing spreadsheet reports.Prepared the Fixed Asset Roll-forward; recorded the cost of newly acquired fixed assets, tracked existing assets, and recorded depreciation.Interacted closely with international and domestic affiliates to record Inter-company receivables and payables; performed monthly reconciliations to ensure outstanding items are resolved.

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  University of Maryland, School of Social Work

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Accountant I

    • Aug 2009 - Sep 2012
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Supervised and monitored the bookkeeping activities of a unit, ensuring details of financial transactions are recorded in journals, ledgers and automated system.Provided primary bookkeeping support services for complex accounts that require regular reports, active monitoring of fund and budget amendments, reconciliation and detailed research to resolve discrepancies.Reviewed all transactions posted to assigned accounts are in accordance with policies and proceduresProvided assistance to support staff to demonstrate or explain procedures.

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  University of Maryland School of Dentistry

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Converted rough copy and drafts to final version quality reports, presentations, and documents.Draft and signed routine correspondence and replies to inquiries which do not require technical program knowledge. Developed, implemented, and maintained paper and electronic filing systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security. Entered, updated, and retrieved information as needed. Created reports as needed.Researched, analyzed, and summarized information and source materials for reports independently and communicates findings orally and in writing. Received and read incoming correspondence and information. Summarized and prioritized review of correspondence. Screened out items to be handled personally and forwards remainder with necessary background material.Received and screened telephone calls and visitors. Independently handled procedural and substantive matters and inquiries which do not require technical knowledge or referred callers to others as appropriate.

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  University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Accounting Clerk II

    • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Assisted in collecting and compiling data for inclusion in budget documents, financial statements, and other reports.Inputted data records and verified details of financial transactions in journals, ledgers and automated systems; generated reports.Monitored departmental accounts by gathering statistical data, maintaining reports and records, identifying variances, errors and discrepanciesReviewed and processed financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, receipts, requisitions, timesheets and reports, ensuring accuracy of mathematical computations and completeness.