Financial Coordinator | Accounts Specialist

• Managed monthly close and financial statement preparation.

• Managed the accuracy of transactions and accounting systems.

• Developed, implemented, and maintained systems, policies, objectives, short-range and long-range planning to assist in accomplishment of established goals.

• In charge of overseeing and developing GL, AR, and AP functions, including mentoring and managing staff.

• Analyzed and report on expenses, operations, and profitability.

• Ensured accounting practices complied with the legal guidelines and established accounting principles.

• Identified solutions to discrepancies in financial records.

• Assisted in the preparation of budgets, rolling forecasts, and comparisons to actual.

• Managed and perform varied administrative duties, special projects, and reports.

• Responsible for maintaining and enforcing cafe financial, Human Resources & Administrative controls per company policy.

• Performed company audits on a regular basis and reported all exceptions to General Manager for corrective action to maintain cafe compliance with company policy.

• Ensured that the hiring process for hourly employees was performed and documented in compliance with company policy.

• Responsible for working with the General Manager to ensure that corrective action is taken on all audit exceptions to maintain compliance with applicable policies.

• Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for a quick
resolution.

• Contacted vendors and customers to verify the information and follow up on client issues.

• Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

• Input financial data and produce reports using Workday.

• Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

• Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to
bank account statements each month.

• Reviewed account documentation for over 50 accounts, rectified issues, and contacted vendors
about account changes.

• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

• Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.

• Worked directly with the elected officials on the Board of Directors to ensure the 501(c) 6 nonprofit trade organization was properly providing the local multifamily housing industry with legislative support, education, networking opportunities, and community outreach to benefit the members.

• Operated closely with the EVP, AVP, and Senior managers as a consultant to report the day-to-day financial transactions and workflow.

• Assisted in the development of all audit processes, including risk assessment, planning, and execution of audit procedures, and communication of audit results to senior management.

• Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in the system.

• Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.

• Audited and approved over $100K worth of monthly account statements.

• Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information according to current needs.

• Booked and coordinated travel plans for the EVP.

• Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.

• Organized spaces, materials, and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.

• Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.