Liz Brown

About Liz Brown

I am solutions oriented highly adaptable problem solver with demonstrated success building meaningful relationships cross functionally. Enthusiastic and self-motivated with an intellectual curiosity to always dig deeper for a foundation of understanding.

Experience

1. Staff Accountant

   Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc

   May 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Manage interdepartmental accounting operations including general ledger maintenance• Conduct weekly compliance review for all payments to ensure fund allocation adheres to both donor intent and budgetary provisions • Successfully manage bi-weekly full-cycle payroll utilizing iSolved (Thread) software for both hourly and salaried employees ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and compliance with labor laws • Manage month-end and year end close process including significant accounts reconciliation, YTD variance analysis, and journal entries to post prepaid expenses resulting in improved data refinement and accurate general ledger accounts • Coordinate with the project team as the strategic liaison to optimize NetSuite functionality by automating approval workflows reducing payment delays and new vendor profile approval to mitigate fraud• Spearhead system adoption troubleshooting cross functionally for customized application software (Fusion) gathering insights to leverage decisions for software iterations to improve continuity and end user efficiency • Developed Frequently Asked Question guide for customized software to drive utilization and efficiency • Partner with internal teams and external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency through responsiveness and proactive support resulting in trusted relationships• Attend quarterly Board of Directors meetings and draft meeting minutes succinctly capturing all relevant sensitive data highlighting real estate development, strategic partnerships, and overall financial solvency

Education

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA