Silva Helmer

Accounting and operations professional with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting, grant administration, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and office management. Proven ability to manage accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, grant compliance, audit preparation, budgeting support, and client services. Strong background supporting nonprofit organizations with financial operations, government grants, and project coordination.

Program and Client Services Manager - Rebuilding Together Minnesota

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Supported creation and monitoring of project budgets and client project expenditures
• Prepared reporting and financial analysis related to project counts, grant funding, and spending trends
• Coordinated project closeout activities for completed housing improvement projects
• Managed pre-project grant documentation and compliance requirements prior to contractor engagement
• Assisted with contractor bid solicitation and subcontractor compliance documentation
• Supported process improvement initiatives for program operations
• Processed client applications and prepared homeowner contracts for home improvement projects

Office Manager - Rebuilding Together Minnesota

(2015-01 - 2024-01)

• Administered housing grants and mortgage-related documentation for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
• Conducted mortgage closings and coordinated county recording submissions
• Processed mortgage satisfactions, payoffs, and subordination agreements
• Tracked project and financial activity for USDA, MDHS, and other grant-funded programs
• Assisted with grant reimbursement requests and demographic reporting
• Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general bookkeeping functions
• Reconciled bank and credit card statements and prepared monthly journal entries
• Maintained fixed asset schedules and calculated amortization/depreciation entries
• Prepared monthly financial statements for staff leadership and board presentations
• Supported annual audits through preparation of audit workpapers and auditor coordination
• Tracked restricted donations and managed fund release activity

Treasurer - Modern Transportation Services

(2015-01)

Full charge bookkeeping for small auto repair shop

• Process monthly sales taxes
• Prepare and file annual income taxes

Accounting Coordinator - L & L Management Service

(2013-01 - 2015-01)

Temporary Compliance Clerk - Community Action of Minneapolis

(2012-01 - 2013-01)

Energy Assistance Program

Bookkeeper - Headwaters Foundation for Justice

(2012-01 - 2013-01)

Accounts Payable Clerk - YWCA of Minneapolis

(2012-01 - 2013-01)

Shift Supervisor/Cashier - Tim and Tom's Speedy Market

(2004-01 - 2013-01)

Bookkeeper/Treasurer - St Anthony Park United Methodist Church Nursery School

(2005-01 - 2011-01)

Full charge bookkeeping

Treasurer - Kinderhaus Montessori

(2002-01 - 2006-01)

Volunteer position

Accounting Assistant - Designs for Learning

(1999-01 - 2001-01)

Accounts Payable and Reconciliation

BS - Accounting - St Cloud State University