Schervone Carruthers
Detail-oriented accounting professional with 10+ years of municipal government financial operations experience
About
Detail-oriented accounting professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting financial operations within municipal government. Experienced in accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payment reconciliation, contract funding monitoring, financial reporting, and fixed asset coordination. Strong systems experience with SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. Known for maintaining compliance, improving financial accuracy, and supporting audit readiness.
Experience
Senior Procurement Specialist - City of Memphis – Finance & Purchasing Division - Memphis, TN
(2017-03 - 2025-09)
- Managed vendor payment processes and resolved invoice discrepancies.
- Monitored contract funding, encumbrances, and budget allocations.
- Partnered with finance teams to support reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation for procurement and financial transactions.
- Assisted with bid financial reviews and compliance documentation.
Fixed Asset Coordinator (Backup) - City of Memphis – Finance & Purchasing Division - Memphis, TN
(2017-03 - 2025-09)
- Coordinated surplus asset auctions and revenue reporting.
- Maintained asset records and supported year-end reconciliation.
- Ensured compliance with municipal asset management procedures.
Associate Accountant A - City of Memphis – Human Resources Division - Memphis, TN
(2016-08 - 2017-03)
- Prepared financial reports and reconciled departmental accounts.
- Resolved vendor payment discrepancies and documentation issues.
- Supported compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Associate Accountant A - City of Memphis – Grounds Division - Memphis, TN
(2015-08 - 2016-07)
- Handled billing inquiries and supported accounts receivable activities.
- Prepared operational and financial reports for leadership.
- Maintained documentation for audit and compliance reviews.
Purchasing Specialist - City of Memphis – Purchasing Division - Memphis, TN
(2015-04 - 2015-08)
- Supported procurement accounting functions and vendor documentation.
- Assisted with financial tracking related to contracts and purchase orders.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - University of Memphis
