TERESA CURTIS

2861 Christmasville Road a Jackson, Tennessee 38305

e-mail: tc8f8bd2@westpost.net home: (731) 423-6262 cell: (731) 220-3629

Goal oriented and dependable professional with experience performing Accounting

and Administrative functions currently seeking position where skills and talents
may be applied to significantly contribute to organizational goals. Experience
encompasses numerous aspects of Accounting and Finance including accounts payab
le and receivable, budgeting, auditing procedures and processes, reporting findi
ngs, generating financial reports and analyzing data. Background includes exper
ience in positions of increasing responsibility due to job performance.
Key Qualifications Include:
Certified Public Accountant since 1987
a Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to interact conf
idently and professionally with personnel at all organizational levels.
a Leadership and supervisory capacity to readily mentor team members and motivat
e staff to achieve both individual and organizational goals and objectives.
a Analytical skills to assess conditions and apply appropriate corrective and pr
eventive actions.
a Organizational skills and detail-oriented with the capacity to follow through
on efforts to achieve optimum results.
EDUCATION
1983 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - Knoxville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
1987 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - Johnson City, Tennessee
Master of Accountancy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 - 2010 NORTHWEST TENNESSEE WORKFORCE BOARD a" DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COL
LEGE - Dyersburg, Tennessee
Workforce Investment Act Accountant (2009 - 2010)
a Fiscal monitor for all WIA subcontracts. Developed monitoring instruments and
prepared fiscal reports detailing findings.
a Ensured grant contracts and subcontracts were reviewed and routed in a timely
manner.
a Worked with WIA staff and DSCC to establish vendors/participants in the accoun
ting system.
a Ensured invoice and purchasing card payments were processed accurately and for
warded to DSCC for final payment. Prepared purchase requisitions as needed.
a Worked closely with case managers and contract officers to ensure that reimbur
sements to area schools and companies were in compliance with the terms of the v
arious subcontracts.
a Reviewed system reports and resolved issues in order to de-obligate/cancel aut
horizations.
a Responded to inquiries from participants, case managers and DSCC staff. Resol
ved issues as they arose.
1999 - 2007 TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
TURNEY CENTER INDUSTRIAL PRISON - Only, Tennessee (2004 - 2007)
Accounting Manager
a Oversaw all fiscal functions including warehouse and commissary, revenue, acco
unts payable, procurement, property management and inmate trust fund accounts.
a Supervised all fiscal, warehouse and commissary employees.
a Maintained commissary books and prepared monthly summary report, Profit & Loss
statement and sales tax return.
a Generated numerous monthly reports including warehouse operating and budget st
atus reports.
a Prepared annual budget for the prison and contributed to Commissioneras budget
hearings.
CENTRAL OFFICE - INTERNAL AUDIT - Nashville, Tennessee (2000 - 2004)
Auditor III
a Supervised field auditors and reviewed all work papers from the field.
a Served as Lead Auditor and conducted entrance and exit conferences with facili
ty management.
a Performed preliminary audit procedures and audit tasks.
a Prepared work papers including reporting any findings and/or recommendations.
a Completed special projects as assigned.
CENTRAL OFFICE - INTERNAL AUDIT - Nashville, Tennessee (1999 - 2000)
Auditor II
a Performed preliminary audit procedures.
a Completed tasks per the audit program to prepare work papers.
a Performed various non-audit administrative tasks as assigned.

1996 - 1999 TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - Nashville, Tenn

essee
Accountant III (1998 - 1999)
a Ensured grant contracts were processed in accurate and timely manner.
a Processed grants transactions and reviewed accounting reports for accuracy.
a Ensured draws of Federal grant funds complied with departmental policies.
a Reconciled grants monthly and prepared Federal quarterly and closing reports.
a Updated grant files on Excel software.
a Responded to inquiries from other Finance and Administration sections, governm
ental departments and outside agencies.
Accountant II (1996 - 1998)
a Provided supervisory assistance to staff.
a Coordinated daily work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion.
a Assisted in daily work assignments including processing accounting transaction
s.
a Responded to inquiries from coworkers, Finance and Administration sections and
other governmental departments.
a Prepared Job Plan/Development Plan for staff members and annual employee evalu
ations.
1992 - 1996 TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - N
ashville, Tennessee
Auditor II (1993 - 1996)
a Performed audit tasks specified in the audit program for developmental disabil
ity agencies.
a Compiled data from audit work papers to support findings.
a Developed findings and made recommendations based on audit findings.
a Determined proper financial statement presentation for accounts and prepared f
inancial statements for developmental disability agencies.
Auditor I (1992 - 1993)
a Performed tasks per the program for reviews of mental health centers.
a Prepared work papers sufficient to support findings and recommendations.
a Prepared findings to be included in reports for the financial, internal contro
l and compliance reviews.