Rhoda Lomahoema
Kykotsmovi Village,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and internal controls. Proven history of resourcefulness, accuracy, and extensive knowledge of all programs: FBIS, UFMS, Concur, Hyperion and other programs associated with Federal accounting positions. Aiming to leverage skills to successfully fill the Budget Assistant role DHHS - IHS - Hopi Health Care Center..
Professional with strong experience in financial planning and budget management. Adept at analyzing financial data, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving needs while delivering results. Skilled in financial software, data analysis, and problem-solving, known for reliability and precision.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Assistant
DHHS-IHS-Hopi Health Care Center
09.2003 - Current
- Monitors all financial activities by reviewing trends in obligations and expenditures maintaining tracking logs (commitment registers) and posting expenses.
- .Utilize new software such as FBIS and Hyperian to create financial reports.
Developed and maintained monthly overtime report to address inefficiencies agency-wide. - Developed and maintained monthly overtime report to address inefficiencies agency-wide.
- Actively participated in regular meetings with stakeholders, presenting relevant financial information and addressing any questions or concerns related to their respective budgets.
- Reviewed purchase orders to ensure alignment with approved budgets before processing payments, minimizing overspending risks.
- Assisted with year-end closeout activities, enabling a smooth transition to the next fiscal year's budgeting process.
- Serves as Collections Clerk in accepting payments, generating field receipts, preparing schedules of collections, and submitting to Phoenix Area for deposit.
- Works closely with Housing Manager to account for all payments received for tenants occupying Temporary Quarters
- Maintains financial statements for accounts associated with local Employees Association.
Accounting Technician
DHHS - IHS - Phoenix Area Office
02.2001 - 09.2003
- Encoding and distribution of monthly/weekly financial reports for total of 13(thirteen) service units under Phoenix Area Office.
- Exported documents for payment thru obligations department.
- Served as Collections Clerk for Phoenix Area departments and all service units.
- Accepted monies and preparing funds for deposit on daily basis.
- Answered all incoming telephone calls and rerouted to appropriate personnel.
- Received and distributed all incoming correspondence.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or superiors.
Education
A.A.S. Business Accounting -
NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE
Holbrook, AZ05.1988
Skills
- ood customer serviceGbility to work with Excel spreadsheets and formulate graphs with data available
- Budget planning
- Cost management
- Works independently
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to navigate accounting systems for needed report information
- Eagerness to learn new techniques/procedures
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision
Accomplishments
Received Exceptional Commitment Award - 10/2004
Nominated as Employee Association Treasurer - 03/2018
Certification
Federal Accounting Training
All Annual Mandatory Trainings
Timeline
Budget Assistant
DHHS-IHS-Hopi Health Care Center
09.2003 - Current
Accounting Technician
DHHS - IHS - Phoenix Area Office
02.2001 - 09.2003
A.A.S. Business Accounting -
NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Budget Assistant
Superior Commitment Award, PMAP,
Completed de-obligation of documents which released thousands of dollars back to the Service Unit to be utilized for other expenses without any type of compensation.