Nerissa Simpkins
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Diligent accounting professional versed in financial analysis, expense management and grant functions. Completes month-end closing duties and reconciles general ledger to maintain accuracy and reduce risk. Excellent command of applicable laws, regulations and best practices.
Professional grants management expert with keen eye for financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Skilled in managing complex grant portfolios and ensuring timely financial reporting. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Grants Accountant
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
07.2002 - 05.2026
- Providing accounting and analysis support for the University's restricted funds
- Preparing adjusting entries to the general ledger
- Invoicing or drawing down funds from the funding agencies
- Maintaining grant files
- Preparing and Submitting Financial reports to funding agencies as required
- Participated in special projects related to system conversions or organizational restructuring efforts.
- Promoted state and federal compliance by revamping procedures and processes.
- Managed grant accounting processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial statements for accuracy and consistency across multiple funding sources.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Grants Accountant
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Monitoring the financial activities for Bowie State University's restricted funds
- Providing accounting support to program managers by analyzing their budgets, processing transfers, and researching posted entries
- Preparing and filing financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensuring timely receipt and reimbursement of Bowie State University's funds for grant and contract expenditures
Accounts Payable Accountant
Columbia Union College
Takoma Park, Maryland
11.1999 - 09.2000
- Improved internal controls through system evaluations and recommended updates.
- Delivered timely payments to vendors based on internal schedules and established payment agreements.
- Contributed to business operations improvements by streamlining accounts payable processes.
Manager
Northeastern Adventist Book Center
Jamaica, New York
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Planning and implementing policies for the bookstore that included but not limited to advertising, purchasing, customer relations and administrative communication.
Accountant/Interim Assistant Manager
Northeastern Adventist Book Center
Jamaica, New York
11.1993 - 04.1998
- Researching and investigating accounts, processing accounts payable
- Preparing financial statements Planning and implementing policies for the bookstore that included but not limited to advertising, purchasing, customer relations and administrative communication.
Staff Accountant
Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventist
Jamaica, New York
05.1989 - 11.1993
- Processing employee benefits (dental and medical) for payment, communicating with employees and vendors
- Researching and investigating employee accounts and vendor charges
- Entering data into the computer, preparing reports on account analysis
- Reporting directly to the chief financial officer of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Business Management
Oakwood (College) University
Huntsville, Alabama06-1988
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- GAAP Knowledge
- Grant Management
Certification
- Certified Grants Manager
- Management Concepts
- Federal Assistance Law
- Developing Facilities and Administrative Cost Rate Proposal Under A-21, Managing Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Recipients, Advanced Cost Principles Cost Principles OMB Circulars A-21, A1 22, and A-87 and FAR 31.2 Uniform Administrative Requirements OMB Circulars A-102 and 2 CFR Part 215 Applying for Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements
- January 2005
Timeline
Senior Grants Accountant
Bowie State University
07.2002 - 05.2026
Grants Accountant
Bowie State University
01.2001 - 06.2002
Accounts Payable Accountant
Columbia Union College
11.1999 - 09.2000
Manager
Northeastern Adventist Book Center
05.1998 - 08.1999
Accountant/Interim Assistant Manager
Northeastern Adventist Book Center
11.1993 - 04.1998
Staff Accountant
Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventist
05.1989 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Business Management
Oakwood (College) University