Shannon Ferguson

Government | Financial Analyst

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

I am an analytical and results-driven professional with over 8 years of experience in financial analysis, real estate systems, and business process optimization across government and private sectors. I specialize in translating complex business needs into actionable solutions, leveraging tools like SAP, iasWorld, FileNet, and Microsoft Excel to drive efficiency, compliance, and data integrity.

Experience

  • Financial Analyst II at Gwinnett County Government
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Support Treasury operations, including cash positioning, wire transfers, and bank account management. • Manage daily cash activities, including cash positioning, liquidity management, and forecasting. • Support month-end and year-end close processes related to cash and investment accounting. • Reconcile principle and interest postings to source documents and financial records. • Coordinate with investment managers, broker dealers, and other external parties to ensure accurate and timely recording of investment activity. • Oversee merchant processing activities, including credit card transactions, payment gateway management, setting up merchant accounts, and monitoring PCI DSS compliance. • Debt servicing activities, including bondholder payments and debt covenant compliance. • Development of cash management banking solutions for all departments within the County • Evaluating new banking products and services.

  • Post Closer at McMichael and Gray, PC
    Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Audited and verified mortgage transactions for quality control and system compliance. • Interfaced with software platforms to manage escrow, loan documentation, and investor reporting. • Improved accuracy in post-closing processes by identifying system discrepancies and recommending corrective action. • Updated in-house database tools with transaction and compliance records.

  • Fairfax County Government (Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site)
    • Administrative Assistant IV Supervisor
      Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Managed residential and commercial property data using iasWorld and internal databases. • Entered, tracked, and analyzed tax-related system changes; led training and support for team members. • Interpreted property records, plats, and legal documents to validate system data. • Collaborated with IT and property assessment teams on data correction and system upgrades. • Responded to taxpayer and stakeholder inquiries; produced custom data extracts and reports. • Supported GIS mapping and real estate ownership transfer updates within multiple systems. • Supervised, directed, and evaluated assigned staff in hiring and termination decisions. • Assists executive leaders in making direct hiring decisions that produce top talent retention roadmaps. • Assist Directors with development, implementation, and training of applicable policies and procedures. • Maintain in-depth knowledge of payroll and employee benefits issues.

    • Administrative Assistant III
      May 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos