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Jennifer Crews

Cumberland

Summary

Experienced Assistant County Administrator recognized for high productivity levels and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess skills in strategic planning, financial management, and community engagement critical for navigating the complexities of local government operations. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring effective team collaboration and positive stakeholder relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant County Administrator for Finance

Cumberland County
Cumberland
07.2019 - Current
  • Develop and implement county-wide policies and procedures.
  • Manage performance evaluation processes for department heads.
  • Develop strategic plans to improve operational efficiency across departments.
  • Monitors the financial performance of all county departments against budget projections.
  • Identifies funding sources for capital improvement projects throughout the county.
  • Advises elected officials on policy matters related to county operations.
  • Prepares annual reports summarizing progress made towards goals set by the Board of Supervisors.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to county administration.
  • Analyzes data to measure the effectiveness of programs and services.
  • Delegates work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepares and maintains grants for county government.
  • Coordinates and reviews outside agencies seeking funds and services from the County.
  • Implements and participates in hiring, discipline, and termination policies and human resources related functions.
  • Manages the County's financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Chief Deputy Treasurer

Cumberland County
Cumberland
09.2003 - 07.2019
  • Collected and processed tax payments from taxpayers via phone, in person, and mail; processed payments in the office and online.
  • Performed collection duties such as DMV stops, debt set off, and liens in cash drawer and online payment transactions; closes financials for office each month.
  • Reconciled various reports; prepares and processes tax billing documents.
    Processed, records, and reports financial items for the Virginia Department of Taxation, local tax reports, DMV, unclaimed property, and annual audit preparation work.
  • Created monthly cash flow projections and monitored cash balances on a daily basis.
  • Reconciled bank accounts monthly
  • Coordinated with external auditors during yearly audits of financial statements.
  • Managed accounts receivable activities such as billing customers, tracking payments, resolving disputes.
  • Prepared quarterly reports summarizing revenue, expenses, debt service, fund balances.
  • Investigated discrepancies between budgeted amounts and actual expenditures.
  • Maintained records of all transactions related to the office of Treasurer.
  • Facilitated communication between staff members within the treasurer's office regarding fiscal matters.
  • Interfaced with accounting for bank general ledger upload, journal entry differences and general troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05-2000

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Policy development
  • Decision making
  • Operational efficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Budget management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Customer service

Timeline

Assistant County Administrator for Finance

Cumberland County
07.2019 - Current

Chief Deputy Treasurer

Cumberland County
09.2003 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

Longwood University

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