Nekesha A Tucker
Waldorf
Summary
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger postings and reconciliations, invoicing, taxation issues, and regulatory compliance guidelines. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager| Full-Time
Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School
12.2017 - Current
- Performs detailed reviews and analysis of established procedures and ensures that payroll, accounts payable, and travel are in compliance with established statutory requirements, regulations, and policies.
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts. Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts. Review and verify purchasing requests against approved budget; ensure proper documentation and approvals are obtained before releasing payments; ensure PO requests from staff are processed on a daily basis. Processes accounts receivable transactions; receives and processes funds for deposit in accordance with cash management rules.
- Collect, organize, and analyze financial and other statistical data for the preparation of financial and non-financial reports. Serves as a liaison between Leadership Team and Business Office on financial matters such as budget submission and clarification of financial and budgetary policies and procedures, particularly relating to grants and contracts compliance.
- Assist the fiscal team with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Business Office, including regular communication with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure proper coding of expenses and cash receipts.
- Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures, and in conjunction with OMB requirements for Federal grants.
- Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and maintaining updated postings to the general ledger.
- Review and process credit card reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis. Review daily credit card receipt submissions for proper documentation.
- Perform the recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries.
- Perform general ledger accounts analysis and certain general ledger account reconciliations.
- Maintain vendor files in Account Payable modules to ensure that all data is accurate and ready for 1099 reporting for State and IRS Submission.
- Ensure proper documentation for vendors regarding contract submissions and completed W9.
- Review timesheets for accuracy and payroll processing through ADP Comprehensive Services.
- Conduct pre audit review in preparation of the company’s annual financial, Worker’s Compensation, State funding and A-133 audits.
Junior Analyst | Full-Time
US Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis Division
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Increased VIN Decoding capabilities to 99.6% by entering motor vehicle data such as engine, interior, exterior and, safety features in company’s database based on vehicle descriptor received from the manufacturer on a timely basis.
- Ensure that manufacturer submission meets federal guidelines (NHTSA CFR 49 Parts 551 -574) before uploading scanned document into the database for processing. Create graphs, storyboard, publications from a large amount of data using Pyramid BI Office for internal and external purposes so that management can predict motor vehicle crashes and developed ways to reduce road fatalities.
Education
Master’s Degree - Accounting and Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
06-2021
Master of Business Administration -
University of The District of Columbia
06-2018
BBA - Management Information Systems
University of The District of Columbia
06-2016
Skills
- GAAP/IFRS Compliance
- Account Reconciliations
- Budget and Forecasting
- Complex Intercompany Journal Entries
- Microsoft Excel
- Revenue recognition
- QuickBooks Online & Desktop Enterprise
- Payroll administration (ADP)
Affiliations
- Member of National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants (NSBCPA)
Timeline
Financial Manager| Full-Time
Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School
12.2017 - Current
Junior Analyst | Full-Time
US Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis Division
06.2016 - 12.2017
Master’s Degree - Accounting and Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Business Administration -
University of The District of Columbia
BBA - Management Information Systems
University of The District of Columbia
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