SummaryResults driven and award winning accounting and auditing professional with over ten years of experience. Motivated team leader and excellent mentor. Exceptional skills in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Generally Accepted Auditing Standards Interviewing Techniques Research Data Gathering Financial Analysis Budget Preparation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Implementing Effective Internal Controls OMB Circular A-133 MS Office HighlightsGuest servicesInventory control proceduresMerchandising expertiseLoss preventionCash register operationsProduct promotions ExperienceAccountant,09 2015-03 2016Transamerica Life Insurance Company Doral,FL,Evaluated the effectiveness of financial processes, and made procedural changes to improve Child Support Cashier Collections and Settlement which, decreased incidence of misallocated funds due to software glitches and documentation mistakes.Recommended video surveillance system installation which, safeguarded cashiers.Participated in committees and task forces established to analyze and resolve systemic problems.Performed a financial data analysis of 1.3 million and 4,700 receipts to locate busy periods in the Child Support Cashier Booth, and noted that the Cashier Booth is usually the most busy during the beginning and end of the month as well as around holidays.Interpreted and implemented a variety of policies and guidelines, and proposed findings and solutions to decrease errors and susceptibility to fraud such as utilizing a second cash register at the Child Support Cashier Booth when cashiers may feel overwhelmed from high client volume.Supervised and trained six staff members on proper utilization of policies and procedures to insure that there would be less possibility of inaccuracies.Reviewed and approved twelve bank reconciliations to insure accuracy.Reconciled Child Support Fee check register on a daily and monthly basis.Audited Child Support Files, and reconciled amount of Child Support owed to the PACSES (Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System),.Administrative Specialist II,09 2014-09 2015State Of Maryland Garrett,IN,Posted and entered accounting data to the City s financial database using proper fund codes.Gathered and reviewed supporting detail as well as re-computed invoices and backup documentation, and authorized invoices for payment.Examined accounting records to ensure that all data was correctly and consistently recorded.Identified and corrected incorrect entries and other clerical errors.Also, communicated with vendors to assist with billing disputes.Prepared bank deposits and booked income for SELF Inc.client savings accounts in Quickbooks.Also, recorded receipt of money orders.Reviewed and evaluated target, operating, and quarterly budgets for funds amounting to approximately 100 M.Developed reports required by Federal and State monitoring agencies for the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) and Child and Adult Care Food (CACFP) program within deadlines.Reviewed relevant regulations, contracts, laws, ordinances and procedures governing departmental decision-making.Auditor II,04 2005-09 2014Bluecross Blueshield Of South Carolina San Francisco,CA,Evaluated city departments for conformity with SAPS (Standard Accounting Procedures), GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and departmental policies and procedures.Audited city departments for grant compliance with CFDA (Catalog of Financial Domestic Assistance) and state requirements.Assessed Federal and State grant compliance requirements including laws and regulations, administrative procedures, contract terms, and general grant stipulations.Reviewed prior year s audit documentation, audit report, management letter, and budgetary testimony.Met with department representatives during entrance conferences to discuss objectives and timetables.Interviewed department officials to gain knowledge of the internal control systems in place.Also, prepared internal control questionnaires to assist in the modification of audit programs.Selected audit sample, and completed attribute testing of sample items.Prepared and organized audit work papers.Formulated findings and recommendations based on exceptions found.Investigated cases of suspected fraud or abuse including noncompliance with Charter School laws, contractual fraud, co-mingling of funds, and overstatement of assets on financial statements.Accountant,01 2003-04 2005Transamerica Life Insurance Company Elgin,IL,Searched account histories to locate imbalances and incorrect entries.Prepared invoices and reconciled asset and liability account balances for 300 agency contracts, which accounted for 550 M per fiscal year.Established and maintained effective working relationships with agency officials and administrators.Compiled, summarized, and analyzed financial data concerning accounting transactions.Performed basic statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.Examined accounting source documents for conformance to standard accounting principles, departmental and citywide procedural directives and guidelines, and legal or budgetary restrictions.Provided technical direction to a staff of six financial service staff members. EducationBachelor Business Administration Accounting,Expected in-Fox School of Business, Temple University-Philadelphia,PAGPA Status-Accounting SkillsAccounting, administrative, agency, audit report, backup, bank reconciliations, basic, billing, budgets, cash register, Cashier, Catalog, clerical, conferences, contracts, client, data analysis, database, decision-making, direction, documentation, Financial, financial statements, funds, legal, money, policies, processes, Quickbooks, video  SEP  This internship is in person in Omaha, NE for the duration of the internship. Candidates will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year. Milliman (www.milliman.com) is an international consulting firm with over 4,600 employees and 1.4 billion in annual revenue. With over 75 years in the consulting business, we have an excellent reputation for superior tools and service to our clients. The Omaha Health Welfare practice was started 20 years ago to serve large employers in the design and administration of their employee benefit insurance plans. Since then, it has expanded to include underwriting to PEOs and MEWAs and now personal benefit plans. Much of our success depends on our employees and our culture that recognizes and rewards employees for the value they bring to our business in general and our clients in particular. Milliman Omaha is an office of intelligent, hard-working, creative minds and we are anything but corporate. Our unique structure allows for the best of both worlds a flexible local office that recognizes individual value within a large, national firm that gives stability and structure. We offer an environment conducive to building strong relationships, while allowing independence for each person to gage their success. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will execute the product vision, optimize the user experience and functionality of our platforms. You will work in software application development, using technologies such as .NET, C , JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and SQL. In this role, you should be excited to voice ideas to a captive audience and participate in group learning. You should have a foundational knowledge of how to make databases and interfaces user-friendly, functional, and scalable. At Milliman we strive to deliver the best products and services so that people can live for today and plan for tomorrow with confidence. We are looking for someone to partner with us in that mission. Were Looking For Relationship builders. We are fanatical about serving our customers leading to their success. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills to create dynamic relationships, both internally and externally.Confident professionals. We aim for 100 in everything we do which means being accurate, on-time and on-point for our customers needs.Trend-setters. Innovation is at the core of our DNA, and that stems from the work ethic of our people. We proactively respond to client feedback in an effort to change the landscape of health insurance with new and extraordinary ideas.Future technology leaders. We take the time to invest in our people and encourage them to deepen skillsets and broaden abilities. We will always have new opportunities and responsibilities for those who want to assume them.Growth mindset. We do not expect expertise ineverything,but we believe great employee can learn almost anything. Requirements Pursuing a Bachelor or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information or related field (or equivalent experience).Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.Willing to work on-site, we are located at 180th and Dodge in Omaha NE for the duration of the internship.One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language (Optional). What We Offer An excellent paid internship with the potential to work up to 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours during the summer.A full-time Software Engineering career offer with proven performance after graduation.A modern upscale office setting at 180th Dodge in Omaha, with TVs, Ping-Pong table, Foosball, Treadmill desk, study rooms, stocked kitchen and access to a workout facility.A collaborative, casual, flexible, and diverse work environment. Milliman Benefits We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contributionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.