Ruben Flores

About Ruben Flores

Experienced audit professional with a track record of identifying talented employees…

Experience

1. Supervisory Financial Management Specialist Team Lead Disbursement Operations

   Usda

   Jul 2020 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Participates in overall financial, program, and operational support and reporting for payments including financial accounting, account analysis, and financial/statistical reporting- Provides management information, performance measures, and financial analyses as relates to payment management- Serves as the operational contact point for payment error resolution and for matters relating to the investigation of the misappropriation of funds- Provides guidance and advice to help resolve problems which affect overall financial and program operations. Performs Ad Hoc Reporting as needed in response to internal and external requests for payment information- Maintains financial institution and depositor account information to ensure that all vendor payments made can be processed electronically through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Direct Deposit network- Performs analyses and reconciliation of assigned activities- Coordinates the collection of Prompt Payment Interest information for payment offices and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports- Performs account analysis functions to ensure that specific accounts are timely and accurately updated. Ensures General Ledger reporting is consistent with the respective account balances. In addition, backlog and/or aged transactions are researched and worked in a timely manner- Analyzes General Ledger accounts and provide explanations of variances for account balances caused by financing transactions- Establishes and maintains appropriate internal control mechanisms- Develops and maintains continuing operations procedures to ensure critical functions can be performed in the event of a disaster or other occurrence that hinders continuity of operations.

Skills

• Supervisory Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Operational Risk
• Team Building
• Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Self-Starter
• Compliance
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Internal Audit
• Volunteering
• Program Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Tax
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Team Leadership