Financial Analyst at MS Lottery Corporation (2022-01 – Present)
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
- Develop and maintain reconciliations and tracking for miscellaneous and promotional prize activity.
- Reconcile bank statements and investigate variances to resolution.
- Maintain capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Manage budgeting, expense tracking, and performance reporting for the company vehicle fleet, supporting cost optimization.
- Assist in annual budget preparation, periodic forecasting, and year-end close activities.
- Prepare and present budget-to-actual analyses, clearly explaining variances to management.
- Build and maintain advanced Excel-based financial models for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Support Claims Department financial activities and serve as backup for miscellaneous and promotional claims processing.
Corporate Accountant at MINACT, Inc. (2020-01 – 2021-12)
- Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly financial reports and vouchers to the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Managed general ledger activity and performed detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supported year-end audits through preparation of consolidated workpapers and auditor responses.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 700+ employees, recording accurate journal entries across multiple locations.
Management Controller at Valeo North America (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Performed monthly close and analyzed actual-to-budget variances for manufacturing operations.
- Supported preparation of monthly P&L statements and key performance indicators.
- Monitored departmental spending and ensured compliance with corporate policies.
Accountant/Auditor Bureau Director (Internal Auditor) at State of Mississippi, Department of Highway Safety (2017-01 – 2018-12)
- Led internal audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Identified control weaknesses and implemented corrective actions to reduce risk exposure.
- Designed and implemented controls preventing duplicate vendor payments, removing a high-risk audit rating and enabling approval of a $5M federal grant.
- Trained staff on SAP transaction processing and standardized financial procedures.
Accountant/Auditor III at State of Mississippi, Department of Environmental Quality (2014-01 – 2017-12)
- Processed 3,000+ invoices monthly using SAP and Oracle systems.
- Managed payroll for 400 full-time and 50 contract employees.
- Established financial tracking for BP oil spill-related accounts and conducted compliance audits.
- Improved operational procedures through financial analysis and staff training.
Staff Accountant at Mississippi State Medical Association (2010-01 – 2014-12)
- Managed AR/AP, prepared tax filings, and produced monthly budget-to-actual reports.
- Ensured compliance with governmental and regulatory reporting requirements.
