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Volunteer Work -Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter: Virtual Support Group Facilitator
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Taylor Curtis

Wilmington

Summary

Savvy Financial Specialist helping clients identify and achieve financial goals through comprehensive array of products and services to develop sound, long-term financial strategy. Highly competent at delivering prudent financial management and implementing innovative accounting standards that impact business. Committed to building financial portfolio through demonstration of uncompromising integrity and communication of complex metrics.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Specialist

Bancroft Construction Company
12.2019 - Current
  • Bookkeeping and Financial statement responsibilities including but not limited to:
  • Bi-Weekly processing of Payroll
  • AP processing
  • Accounts Receivable for over fifty different Clients
  • Contract Administration of all Purchase Orders and Change Orders for all our Trade Partners, which includes risk-analysis and compliance ordinance.
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliations
  • Monthly Adjusting-Entries
  • Year-End Adjustments
  • Income Statement Analysis (expenses) / review and performing adjustments as needed and closure assistance
  • Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
  • Back-up for Accounting Manager (cash-flow) and Contract Administration Manager (compliance)
  • Business License filing for existing and new


In addition, I have developed a new quality check process for Payroll that has streamlined the process and minimized errors by a large margin for the entire company. I also assist in monthly budgeting of Labor assigned on each Project, and perform labor moves as needed for Financial Reports. I am familiar with the Companies cash-flow, and am very well versed with our balance sheet and income statement. I am also an active member of the Company's Wellness Committee, as well as one of the small percentage of employees from the Company to be picked to be apart of the start-up for their 2025 Vivid Vision roll-out. In general, I am cross-trained on all areas of Support Services/Accounting and work very closely with the Accounting Manager, CFO, Financial Consultant for SAGE, and others on a daily basis. Additionally, I assist with Bancroft's sister Company, Bancroft Homes as a liaison for various Contract Administration duties as well as Financial Reporting for the Company.

Accounting Specialist

Integrity Staffing Solutions
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Month-End closing management
  • Balance sheet reconciliations & journal-entries
  • AP functions
  • AR Manager that oversees incoming cash & reports that to the CRO
  • Faciliated weekly AR meetings with multiple account managers
  • Special projects as assigned for process improvement such as a Fixed-Asset Audit
  • Filing small-claim law suits for outstanding AR
  • ADP tax liason for the Company working with their representative
  • Business license manager
  • Payroll for over 20 clients and 100K employees in peak season
  • GAAP
  • Assisting with monthly tax returns
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced manual tasks for the accounting team, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Coached, trained, and delegated tasks to 1 team member to meet specific department goals. (Accounts Receivable)

Telecommunication Specialist

Delaware State Police
01.2015 - 12.2015


  • Facilitated seamless collaboration between international offices through efficient management of global telecommunication networks.
  • Used 800 MHZ radios and telephones to prepare and convey emergency 9-11 dispatch calls to the appropriate municipalities via the 10-code system.
  • Optimized bandwidth usage through careful analysis of data traffic patterns and implementation of targeted solutions.
  • Case Management which included assessing, evaluating, and implementing options to meet an individual's human service needs
  • Narrative report writing under extreme stress and crucial situations on a legal document
  • Received and dispatched reports to emergency personnel using a 10-code system with various codes and abbreviations under low frequency periods of time
  • Provided State, County, and adjoining municipalities Officer Safety while also addressing real-time emergency situations, and performing my civil duty to relay these to the appropriate personnel.

Front End Supervisor

ShopRite
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Collaborated with store management to develop strategies for improving overall store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales and financial transactions.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.


I worked at Shoprite all through High-School and into early College. I started as a cashier/bagger and worked my way up to a Front-End Supervisor in which I was managing up to 10 front-end associates at time on my shift. I left Shoprite to focus on school and my long-term career but the fundamental skills I learned while working here I still use today.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
12.2027

Skills

  • Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA)
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Financial Risk Manager
  • Critical Thinking
  • Certified Accounts Payable Associate
  • Attention to Detail
  • Monthly Financial Statements
  • Cost Reduction
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Sage 50

Volunteer Work -Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter: Virtual Support Group Facilitator

I have held a chair on the Community Engagement Committee for the DE-Valley Walk to End ALZ. Chapter since January of 2023, and also am the back-up as a Support-Group Facilitator for Teens/Young-Adults in need of support with caregiving or early-onset ALZ. I created this group in 2019, and it has now became a national support group stretching over ten states nation-wide. 

Timeline

Financial Specialist

Bancroft Construction Company
12.2019 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Integrity Staffing Solutions
12.2015 - 12.2019

Telecommunication Specialist

Delaware State Police
01.2015 - 12.2015

Front End Supervisor

ShopRite
08.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Wilmington University
Taylor Curtis