Renee Anderson
Fair Play,SC
Summary
Experienced in roles such as Fiscal Analyst I, Fiscal Analyst II, and Post Award Grant Accountant, I am excited to contribute my financial and professional expertise as the Academic Business Manager for the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences. Proficient in budget analysis, financial forecasting, and grant management, I will play a crucial role in ensuring the college's financial operations run smoothly. My dedication to optimizing resources and implementing strategic financial initiatives aligns with the academic mission and facilitates overall success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III, Post Award
Clemson University
03.2023 - Current
- Provide financial assistance and support, such as expenditure projections and tracking, to 34 Principle Investigators to successfully manage a combined total of 146 projects from initial set-up to closeout.
- Approve HR hires and JED changes.
- Review Summer Salary requests.
- Prepare financial analyses and statistical reports for PI's when requested for planning purposes.
- Prepare and enter budget amendments.
- Assist with set-up and monitoring of salary cost share accounts.
- Enter journal, voucher and payroll corrections as needed.
- Approve purchasing and travel requests.
- Reconcile all projects and retain electronic files.
- Monitor project timelines closely, ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet donor deadlines.
- Monitor grant expenditures against budgets, ensuring funds were utilized appropriately and within scope of funded projects.
- Mentored and trained new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II, PES
Clemson University
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Process a high volume of entries (through Buyways, Concur, Vouchers, Journal Entries, Interoffice Transfers and Reimbursements).
- Clear the error report in a timely manner.
- Monitor projects and prepare budget reports for the Department Chair so he can make informed decisions for all University and Foundation projects in Plant and Environmental Sciences.
- Conduct random audits of payments from various projects to ensure compliance with University and State policies.
- Provide information and individual training, if needed, to faculty and staff regarding University and State procurement policies and procedures.
- See that reconciliations are completed for all Revenue, E&G, PSA, and Foundation Accounts.
- Manage 12 different fund types.
- Process expenditures for 78 Grant projects and work closely with the grant coordinator to see that all expenditures are in compliance.
- Trained & mentored incoming Departmental Accountant.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst I, PSA
Clemson University
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Administer accounts payable transactions in Buyways.
- Correct errors on the error report as needed.
- Process Visa transactions in WORKS, travel vouchers and reimbursements.
- Create and run budget reports monthly for 5 departments using queries, budget amendments and earnings distribution changes, as necessary, to balance budgets.
- Use fund projections to monitor spending in each project.
- Reconcile revenue monthly.
Clerical/Billing
Ralph's Trophy Shop
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Filed invoices.
- Answered phones.
- Updated databases.
- Proofread orders for accuracy.
- Processed all account payables and receivables.
- Made deposits.
- Maintained confidentiality.
Education
High School Diploma -
West-Oak High School
Fair Play, SC01.1988
Skills
- Microsoft office
- MS Excel
- Time management
- Multiple priorities management
- Attention to detail
Phonenumbers
864-972-0456, 864-247-2906
Timeline
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III, Post Award
Clemson University
03.2023 - Current
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II, PES
Clemson University
07.2018 - 03.2023
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst I, PSA
Clemson University
05.2017 - 07.2018
Clerical/Billing
Ralph's Trophy Shop
09.2011 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
West-Oak High School
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