Detail-oriented Grants Administrator successful in controlling expenses through comprehensive analysis of diverse data and accurate projections. Demonstrates excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities. Instrumental in ensuring business operations remain fully compliant and adhere to budgetary guidelines. Excited to leverage over 4 years of related experience and embrace new professional challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Specialist
BGR Tax & Accounting
02.2024 - Current
Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality service and fostering long-term relationships.
Provided clear explanations of complex tax concepts to clients, ensuring they fully understood their responsibilities and obligations.
Prepared accurate and timely federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals.
Advised clients on best practices for managing their finances to minimize future tax liabilities while maximizing deductions and credits available to them.
Supported company growth by participating in business development efforts targeting new clientele in need of specialized tax services.
Accountant/Grants Administrator
Ponce Health Sciences University/ CAIMED Center
09.2020 - Current
Monitor project expenditures, including monthly assessments of fund activity.
Perform financial analysis and forecasting, both short-term and long-term.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators on annual NIH progress reports.
Prepare detailed budgets and justifications for grants applications.
Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories such as salaries, percent of effort, salary adjustment increases, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials, and equipment.
Assisted with financial management and accounting of the department, including analysis and reconciliation of all accounts.
Build calendars for tracking of accounts receivable based upon the budget and contract on each trial.
Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and providing feedback and solutions to financial issues.
Develop and assist in negotiations for clinical research budgets including for National Institutes of Health (NIH) and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials.
Resolve issues related to trial budgets, billing, milestones and related payments.
Prepares the annual Department Budget.
Stay organized and multi-task on a variety of projects while meeting deadlines.
Office Clerk
Ponce Health Sciences University/ CAIMED Center
05.2016 - 08.2020
Performs a detailed analysis of all industry clinical trial accounts for invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Generates invoices for startups, milestones, per patient visits, and administrative fees.
Applies and monitors payments received against invoices and tracked study visits.
Pays study related expenses to internal and external vendors; processes patient stipends and travel reimbursements.
Closes study accounts in alignment with the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA).
Routinely prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual summary reports distributed to principal investigators.
Creates and analyzes clinical trial financial reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal clinical trial accounts.
Researching and resolving account discrepancies.
Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses.
Reconciling payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions.
Assisting in general financial management and analysis.
Request quotes to vendors and make requisitions for purchases.
Accounting Internship
Rec & Associates, LLC.
03.2015 - 05.2015
Data entry using Excel and Peachtree, individual and corporation payroll, bank reconciliations.