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Business Manager - Harmony Public Schools - Houston, TX

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

Managed campus-level purchasing and procurement operations in compliance with organizational policies and public-sector requirements.
Maintained and monitored vendor contracts, service agreements, purchasing files, and supporting documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
Oversaw requisitions, purchase orders, receiving documentation, invoice processing, and employee reimbursements for accuracy and timeliness.
Managed purchase-order lifecycle, including reconciliation and cleanup of canceled or unused items to improve expenditure forecasting and budget visibility.
Coordinated receipt and invoice documentation flow with district accounting teams and supported timely payment processing.
Coordinated grant expenditure corrections, reclassifications, and position/duty changes affecting grant-funded roles.
Prepared financial reports and leadership presentations supporting campus planning, budget review, and operational decision-making.

Junior Accountant - Grant Department - Harmony Public Schools - Houston, TX

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Managed accounting activities for federal, state, and foundation grants, including reimbursement requests and financial reporting.
Reviewed expenditures for allowability, reasonableness, documentation, grant scope, billing requirements, contracts, and reporting compliance.
Posted monthly grant journal entries, performed reconciliations, assisted with revenue projections, budgets, and budget amendments.
Maintained organized grant files and documentation for audits, internal reviews, and compliance monitoring.
Supported cross-departmental projects requiring financial analysis, documentation review, and coordination with program and finance teams.

Junior Accountant / Instructional Material Coordinator - Purchasing Department - Harmony Public Schools - Houston, TX

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Managed instructional materials purchasing and coordination across the school system, working with department heads to meet purchasing timelines and cut-off dates.
Prepared and submitted instructional material reimbursement claims and served as a primary point of contact with TEA for related inquiries.
Prepared purchasing reports and board meeting materials for approvals and maintained documentation supporting procurement decisions.
Communicated with vendors and obtained competitive quotes to support cost-effective purchasing and operational needs.

Finance Support Specialist - Harmony Public Schools - Houston, TX

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Audited accounts payable documentation for compliance with internal policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
Communicated audit findings and corrective actions to internal stakeholders while providing accounting and clerical support to finance leadership.

Finance Manager / Lead Accountant - Winport Group LLC - Houston, TX

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Managed full-cycle accounting, financial transactions, revenue/expense analysis, and internal reporting to support business decisions.
Strengthened internal controls through policy and procedure improvements, including purchasing process enhancements for cost control.
Coordinated import operations, external partners, and vendor negotiations involving pricing, delivery terms, and product specifications.

Lead Accountant / Accounting Assistant - Feza Gazetecilik A.S. (Zaman Gazetesi) - Istanbul, Turkey

(2005-01 - 2010-12)

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor relationships, payroll operations for 200+ employees, tax-return support, and accounting deadlines.
Liaised with banks, insurers, and legal advisors while preparing accounts, variance analyses, expense tracking, and confidential reports.

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