Joy Rucks

Prepared allocations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisted with monthly financial close. Performed daily balancing of bank statements and managed the company's cash flow statement.

Established financial framework for grants and government contracts, developing policies and procedures for operations. Prepared finance reports for external sponsors and served as liaison for audits, ensuring compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Administered contract awards and close-out for all contract operations, performing variance analysis and monitoring compliance. Handled all accounting functions including AP, AR, Journal Entries, and Payroll, while preparing contract estimates-to-complete.

Administered and managed functions for Government contracts with agencies like JPL, NASA, NAVAIR, DoD, and CDC. Monitored contracts for compliance, budgetary issues, and performance, adhering to FAR and GAAP.

Assisted CEO, President, and Program Managers with overall business operations, including project management for the DISA Mentor Protégé Program. Performed financial accounting duties such as general ledger entries, variance analysis, and preparing contract agreements.

Implemented and converted all financial data into a new ERP system. Established and maintained control numbers for travel authorizations and reviewed the status of funds for travel requests.

Processed receiving reports, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts in a timely manner for over 25 activities. Performed AP responsibilities, monthly general ledger account, and IMPAC statement balancing.

Assisted Vice President in managing a large shopping center, including preparation of annual Common Area Maintenance reconciliation and budget. Reviewed and audited tenants' lease agreements to ensure accuracy of various charges and processed payroll.

Responsible for maintaining and tracking inventory records for 27 military organizations in the government MIS Inventory System, monitoring variances and adhering to GAAP. Performed cost accounting by maintaining inventory records of all supplies and preparing inventory count sheets.

Studied Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Gained a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.