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Lisa Buckner

North Little Rock

Summary

Resourceful and efficient professional with a history of providing exceptional customer service and technical support. Knowledgeable in a wide range of software applications, hardware components, and network protocols. Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks while remaining calm under pressure. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop secure, efficient electronic invoicing system, reducing processing times and errors.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to streamline project financing, reducing time to market for key products.
  • Oversaw successful integration of financial systems post-merger, ensuring seamless transition for all stakeholders.
  • Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering insights that shaped company direction and growth.
  • Streamlined internal audit process, enhancing efficiency and reducing discrepancies.
  • Developed financial models for new business opportunities, supporting strategic expansion and portfolio diversification.
  • Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Spearheaded annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and facilitating smoother departmental operations.
  • Analyzed market trends to advise on potential investment opportunities, aligning with long-term strategic goals.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
  • Optimized cash flow management, allowing for timely investment and debt reduction.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced software solutions, leading to more informed decision-making processes.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
  • Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Finance Manager

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop secure, efficient electronic invoicing system, reducing processing times and errors.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to streamline project financing, reducing time to market for key products.
  • Oversaw successful integration of financial systems post-merger, ensuring seamless transition for all stakeholders.
  • Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering insights that shaped company direction and growth.
  • Streamlined internal audit process, enhancing efficiency and reducing discrepancies.
  • Developed financial models for new business opportunities, supporting strategic expansion and portfolio diversification.
  • Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Spearheaded annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and facilitating smoother departmental operations.
  • Analyzed market trends to advise on potential investment opportunities, aligning with long-term strategic goals.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
  • Optimized cash flow management, allowing for timely investment and debt reduction.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced software solutions, leading to more informed decision-making processes.
  • Improved stakeholder confidence with detailed financial analysis and transparent communication.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
  • Led negotiations for major contracts, achieving favorable terms and significant cost savings.
  • Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Responsible for the management of all aspects of the UAMS Residence Hall customer billing including inputting student housing charges into GUS and invoicing guests through Workday.
  • Reconciliation of financial reporting; collecting payments and refunding housing deposits and transporting payments and deposits to the Treasurer's Office.
  • Appointed Merchant Account Operator for department. Responsibilities includes, processing, processing all credit card, cash payments and IDT's (Internal Departmental Transfers).
  • Developing and Implementing written procedures for cash handling, and developing and implementing procedures for securing credit card information and payment transactions, following campus guidelines. Collaborate with team members to determine semester contract dates by college and program and verifies that student accounts are current before sending eligibility reports for housing renewals.
  • Responsible for generating, reconciliation, management and reporting departmental financials, including all monthly financial reports, submitting variance reports to the Provost Office, and meeting monthly with each program manager to certify financial activity. Creates, tracks, and manage manual journals and purchase requisitions for office supplies, student activities/services , and other departmental operations. Works with Treasurer's Office, Contracts Administration, Controller's Office, Human Resources Procurement including the other campus offices to manage financials and administrative departmental budget by reviewing past expenses and revenue trends
  • Assists with preparing and submitting annual departmental budget.
  • Responsible for processing and certifying department leave time in Workforce Management for classified employees and in Workday for non-classified employees. Provides staff with leave balance and consults with employees and to rectify any discrepancies. Manages inventory, transfers, and replacements. Maintains and updates office procedural manuals for KRONOS, BPP Billing, and Workday.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

FISCAL SUPPORT ANALYST

University of Arkansas
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Research and analyzes data, develops or revise process or policies banded on research and submit prepared report findings to CFO
  • Prepared financial statements, budget reports, non-operating revenue, refund to expenditures report.Develops and maintain databases, spreadsheets and other fiscal reporting mechanism, review and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assuranceReconcile 50 P-Cards for employees on daily basis create 25 requisition in
  • WorkdayProcess 50 P-cards in Workday send invoices to directors to approve for payment then process invoices in
  • Workday for payment and send to Accounts Payable for processing payment.Receive, review, audit documents to ensure completion; verifies codes, calculations, authorizations and additional required information; Perform data entry of various information, including invoices and payments, to internal automated tracking and reporting system, general ledger, or other appropriate systems after reviewing documents for accuracy; receive payments, verify for accuracy, posts money and receipts, processes funds following prescribed methods, and deposits into appropriate accounts; maintain manual and computerized files and review files for accuracy and correct information as needed; File documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods within designated timeframe; prepare forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents utilizing appropriate software
  • May communicate with vendors and other customers to provide information regarding status of accounts or other related transactions; Monitor system to determine distribution of invoices, contracts, grants, and may reconcile receipts of bank deposits and bank statements; Create electronic batches of documents and remittances, correct and balance batches, compute tax liabilities, and make corrections Assist Facilities Management Directors and
  • Assistant Directors.

MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

University of Arkansas at Medical Science
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Clicked and claimed insurance money from the insurance companies and applied payment to the patient's account
  • Send poster payor's list to the posters on a daily basis clicked and claimed money from Champ VA, Mutual of Omaha, United Healthcare, Pay Plus, GEHA Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and billing office.

FISCAL SUPPORT ANALYST

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage
10.2017 - 11.2021
  • Run report in AASIS Trial Balance to make sure refund to expenditures have cleared; process the Refund to
  • Expenditures and Error Correction forms on DFA website
  • Run report in AASIS on Budget Appropriations for the
  • Agency and Budget Analysis Report on various cost centers
  • Code Department Information System(DIS) Phone Bill for proper coding for payment in Accounts Payable
  • The DIS Bill has 77 different cost centers and general ledgers
  • Enrolled employees in the Wright Express Gas Card
  • Acted as the Travel Card Liaison for the Agency
  • Audited transactions each month on employees using the US Bank Website
  • Audit invoices in AASIS (Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information Systems)Reconcile Bank Statements, made cash journal entries in AASIS printed deposit slips, made deposit to State Treasury DepartmentI made copies of warrants, cash, and log checks in log book.Researches and analyzes data, develops or revise processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor
  • Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance
  • Provides technical assistance to others working within various databases and systems, including the state accounting system and general ledger, and assists in reconciling problems
  • Posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically
  • Performs various accounting duties and assists with budgets and fiscal monthly and year end closing
  • Produces monthly production reports, statistical reports, or other regularly scheduled reports
  • May be responsible for proper and timely entry of time records, payroll related documents, purchase orders, personnel action forms, budget documents, labor distribution reports, or any other procedural forms required by other departments or divisions
  • May serve as a lead worker, providing training and guidance to fellow employees and establishing work plans, timeframes and/or deadlines or may supervise a small support staff by interviewing, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Entered timesheets and leave slips in AASIS
  • Performed time audits on each employees' sick and annual leave on a monthly basis
  • Entered checks and cash on cash journal and gave it to Accounts Receivables to make a deposit in AASIS; then take the deposit slip and checks and cash to Treasury Department and make a deposit in the Agency Account
  • Send out bid requests via email to banks' contact to bid on CD's
  • Processed wire transfer of funds to banks once CD's expire
  • Typed monthly staff minutes, set up meeting room and send invites to staff through Microsoft Outlook.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Arkansas Department of Health
12.2011 - 11.2015
  • Provide Customer Service to Breast Care Patients; entered patients' information in the Common Customer Online
  • System to receive treatmentAdministrative Duties: made copies, set up meetings, travel arrangements, typed minutes for meetings, answer incoming calls, distributed mail to staffAccounting Duties: Audited AT&T cell phone bill on a monthly basis, entered cost center, internal order number on coding sheet for payment and sent it to
  • Accounts Payable for payment of the vendor.Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct
  • Recipient.Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department Human Services
03.2008 - 11.2010
  • Entered invoices in the AASIS (Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System) for payment to vendors, audited invoices, contacted vendors verifying their order of supplies, verified the purchase order match the invoice before goods receipting the invoice for paymentI verified the tax calculations were correct, remit address correct on the invoices, cost center and internal order numberI also check the funds center numbers, and general ledger codes were correct in AASIS.Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

SECRETARY II

Behavioral Health Services
02.2005 - 03.2008
  • Typed memorandums, in Microsoft Word, process travel reimbursements for payment, answered incoming calls, assisted callers with drug and alcohol treatment centers that were state funded in Arkansas for treatmentI greeted customers, monitored state funded providers' monthly submission list of patients and submitted the total of patients on the waiting list to the Little Rock Community Director's officeI ordered office supplies, kept track of inventory of supplies, scheduled meeting rooms, and scanned documents.

Education

ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING CANDIDATE

University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR

Member of Beta Alpha Psi-Accounting Club Principle of Management, Business Communications and Accounting I and II -

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS

North Little Rock University of Arkansas, Credited College, Pulaski Technical College

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arkansas College of Technology (National Educational Center)
Little Rock, AR

No Degree - Notary

National Notary Association
Little Rock, AR
08.2023

Skills

  • Internal Technical Communications Analytical and Methodical Tracking and Documentation
  • Microsoft Windows and Office Organizational Skills Team Support Data Connectivity
  • System Standards Documentation Accounting Problem-solving
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Auditing Service Requests
  • Analytical and Methodical
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

Notary Certificate State of Arkansas

Timeline

Finance Manager

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
02.2023 - Current

FISCAL SUPPORT ANALYST

University of Arkansas
09.2022 - 01.2023

MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

University of Arkansas at Medical Science
11.2021 - 06.2022

FISCAL SUPPORT ANALYST

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage
10.2017 - 11.2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Arkansas Department of Health
12.2011 - 11.2015

FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department Human Services
03.2008 - 11.2010

SECRETARY II

Behavioral Health Services
02.2005 - 03.2008

ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING CANDIDATE

University of Arkansas

Member of Beta Alpha Psi-Accounting Club Principle of Management, Business Communications and Accounting I and II -

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS

North Little Rock University of Arkansas, Credited College, Pulaski Technical College

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arkansas College of Technology (National Educational Center)

No Degree - Notary

National Notary Association

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