Phyllis Taynton
Auditor-Controller at County of Solano- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
California Board of Accountancy
Experience
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County of Solano
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Auditor-Controller
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Solano County
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Auditor-Controller
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2005 - Dec 2018
• Provide countywide fiscal oversight over all County departments and a $1 Billion budget. • Prescribe accounting policies and procedures for all County departments. • Responsible for the daily operations of the Auditor-Controller’s Office managed through five divisions with countywide responsibilities: o General accounting (accounts payable and payroll) o Financial Reporting (County financial statements, Single Audit, & Adopted Budget) o Grants (countywide cost allocation plan… Show more • Provide countywide fiscal oversight over all County departments and a $1 Billion budget. • Prescribe accounting policies and procedures for all County departments. • Responsible for the daily operations of the Auditor-Controller’s Office managed through five divisions with countywide responsibilities: o General accounting (accounts payable and payroll) o Financial Reporting (County financial statements, Single Audit, & Adopted Budget) o Grants (countywide cost allocation plan and mandated costs) o Property Tax (apportionment of property taxes to all local taxing entities); and o Internal Audits (audits, internal controls and Whistleblower Program) • Assist the Auditor-Controller in developing departmental goals and objectives; ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services; assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Auditor-Controller
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Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller
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2000 - 2005
• Managed the General Accounting (accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll) and Financial Reporting Divisions and the countywide financial system. • Responsible for development and enforcement of countywide accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Responsible for automating manual accounting processes through the financial system. • Oversaw the preparation and compilation of County’s first Comprehensive Annual… Show more • Managed the General Accounting (accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll) and Financial Reporting Divisions and the countywide financial system. • Responsible for development and enforcement of countywide accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Responsible for automating manual accounting processes through the financial system. • Oversaw the preparation and compilation of County’s first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
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Accounting Systems Manager
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1997 - 2000
• Managed the General Accounting (accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll) and Financial Reporting Divisions and the countywide financial system. • Responsible for maintaining and upgrading the countywide financial system. • Oversaw the selection, management and implementation of the countywide PeopleSoft Payroll System and Integrated Fund Accounting System (IFAS). • Worked with consultants to develop the countywide Salary Projections Module which projects countywide salaries and… Show more • Managed the General Accounting (accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll) and Financial Reporting Divisions and the countywide financial system. • Responsible for maintaining and upgrading the countywide financial system. • Oversaw the selection, management and implementation of the countywide PeopleSoft Payroll System and Integrated Fund Accounting System (IFAS). • Worked with consultants to develop the countywide Salary Projections Module which projects countywide salaries and benefits for the development of the County’s Recommended Budget.
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Senior Accountant
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1995 - 1997
Developed the County’s fiscal training program and provided accounting and financial system training to County fiscal staff; prepared County’s general purpose financial statements; coordinated County’s annual audit, provided accounting assistance to countywide staff.
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Internal Auditor
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1990 - 1995
Performed financial audits, internal control reviews, operational reviews of county departments and special districts.
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KPMG
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Brazil
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Construction
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Auditor
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1987 - 1989
Performed financial audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Clients included county government, school districts, real estate development companies, retail companies, financial institutions, etc. Performed financial audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Clients included county government, school districts, real estate development companies, retail companies, financial institutions, etc.
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Education
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CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Accounting