Mark Jayaram, MAcc, MBA, CPA, CFE, CICA

Experience

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  Faske Lay & Company

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Staff Accountant

  • Prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, s/c corporations, and sales taxes and various work papers. • Analyzed and reconciled accounts, developed supporting audit schedules, and posted journal entries to adjust client’s ledger. • Participated in client audits reviewing client’s internal controls ensuring policies and procedures were followed and are in compliance with GAAP. • Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and audit reports.• Accomplishment: Recognized for proofing audit reports & preparing audit notes. Show less

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  TMHP part of Accenture

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Auditor

  • Assessed risks, evaluated internal controls, and developed/performed audit procedures for financial and performance audits. • Conducted individual/group interviews, reviewed/analyzed client documents, developed audit findings and conclusions, prepared audit documentation, and wrote audit reports. • Analyzed accounting records to determine compliance with laws, department policies and procedures. • Tested: general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements. Conducted variance and trend analysis on client data. • Verified financial and statistical accuracy of cost report data. • Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed cost report settlements and interim rates using various software’s. • Reviewed, audited, processed settlement of all providers’ cost reports in the State of Texas. • Accomplishment: Streamlined audit program to ensure compliance with appropriate audit standards which resulted in ease of use to the user. Show less

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  Railroad Commission of Texas

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Assisted in the development, approval and monitoring of division and department budgets.• Provided advice and assistance in the preparation and approval of budget amendments.• Conducted monthly financial reviews of assigned division budgets.• Analyzed and reviewed budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals. • Participated in the development of grant proposals and prepared and submitted invoices for reimbursement of state expenditures. • Served as the subject matter expert for financial compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Assisted in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) & ABEST/USAS reconciliations. • Functioned as the agency’s CAPPS Coordinator.• Accomplishment: Recognized for meeting tight deadlines & catching coding errors on requisitions. Show less • Prepared Approp, Org, detail budget reconciliations, Posted payroll to the general ledger.• Assisted in the preparation of the Monthly Financial Report (MFR) and AFR. • Forecasted and monitored revenues, fund balances and expenses for departments and programs. • Functioned as the agency’s CAPPS Coordinator (Oracle ERP PeopleSoft Financials CAPPS 9.2) interacted with division directors and represented the agency at various CAPPS meetings. • Acted as the Financial Reporting liaison to the Budget Department. • Accomplishment: Recognized for documenting multiple complex processes and for completing difficult analysis.• Accomplishment: Promoted to Budget Analyst. Show less

  • Budget Analyst

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Financial Analyst

    Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
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  Texas Work Force Commission

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Budget Analyst IV

  • Assisted in the development, approval and monitoring of division and department budgets.• Provided advice and assistance in the preparation and approval of budget amendments.• Conducted monthly financial reviews of assigned division budgets.• Analyzed budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.• Served as the subject matter expert for financial compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Synthesized reports for management and assisted in special ad-hoc analysis as required.• Accomplishment: Recognized for reconciling numerous appropriations by preparing various budget amendments. Show less

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  Various Contract Positions

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Accounting Analyst

  • Prepared & compiled financial statements for various joint ventures. • Prepared the annual operating budget & forecasts for all P&L accounts for 40 profit centers.• Performed/reviewed various balance sheet accounts reconciliations. • Assisted with the month end close process.• Documented various processes & made recommendations for improving controls & increasing efficiency. • Accomplishment: Recognized for reconciling numerous accounts & meeting tight deadlines.

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  Eckerd Connects

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  Budget Analyst

  • Assisted in the development, approval and monitoring of department budgets.• Conducted monthly financial reviews of assigned department budgets.• Analyzed and reviewed budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with funder’s rules/regulations and agency goals. • Forecasted and monitored revenues, and expenses for different programs. • Reviewed & approved P-Card transactions for appropriate coding and authorizations.• Documented various processes & made recommendations for improving controls & increasing efficiency. • Accomplishment: Recognized for saving program dollars by ensuring tax exempt status is being utilized. Show less

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  Texas Facilities Commission

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  Budget Analyst

  • Assisted in the development, approval and monitoring of division and department budgets.• Provided advice and assistance in the preparation and approval of budget amendments.• Conducted monthly financial reviews of assigned division budgets.• Analyzed budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.• Served as the subject matter expert for financial compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Synthesized reports for management and assisted in special ad-hoc analysis as required.• Accomplishment: Recognized for documenting agency processes & writing procedures. This helped identify control deficiencies & implemented controls to address said deficiency. Show less

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  Texas Veterans Commission

  Jun 2023 - now

  Senior Budget Analyst

  • Assisted in the development, approval and monitoring of division and department budgets.• Provided advice and assistance in the preparation and approval of budget amendments.• Conducted monthly financial reviews of assigned division budgets.• Analyzed budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.• Served as the subject matter expert for financial compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Synthesized reports for management and assisted in special ad-hoc analysis as required.• Accomplishment: Recognized for documenting agency processes & creating effective spreadsheets. Show less