Albert Darago

• Managed financial records, fund accounting activities, and accounting transactions supporting an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective stewardship of program funds.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports, financial statements, and variance analyses, providing actionable recommendations that supported strategic planning and budget decision-making.
• Prepared and monitored the Weatherization Department annual budget, analyzing expenditures, forecasting funding needs, and supporting management decisions to maintain fiscal accountability.
• Managed grant accounting activities for weatherization programs, including monthly and annual closeouts, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance documentation, and grant monitoring requirements.
• Evaluated accounting processes and implemented system improvements that enhanced efficiency, strengthened internal controls, and improved financial reporting accuracy.
• Supported annual audit processes by preparing comprehensive documentation, reconciliations, and compliance records, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and contributing to a favorable audit outcome.

• Prepared and maintained financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Performed month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintained and reconciled the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording, classification, and reporting of financial transactions.
• Supported the implementation of a new accounting system by assisting with process transition, data migration, and integration into existing financial workflows.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and provided timely financial reporting for Housing, Food Bank, and Weatherization programs during the pandemic, supporting accurate reporting and financial oversight of operations exceeding $15 million in revenue.

• Processed invoices and performed payment reconciliations, ensuring accurate recording of expenditures and timely vendor payments.
• Assisted with departmental budget tracking and financial reporting by monitoring expenditures and maintaining accurate financial records to support management decision-making.
• Performed account reconciliations and investigated discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Supported payroll processing, purchasing activities, and daily accounting functions to maintain efficient financial operations.
• Processed and reviewed financial transactions while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Handled customer inquiries, answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner.
• Trained and maintained records of eight new employees, who were later selected to be full time.

• Provided customer service and was involved in training multiple new team members each month.

Relevant Accounting Coursework: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Financial Planning, Business Law, Statistics, and Calculus.