Rachel
Bembry, CPA

Vice President
Government Services

Rachel Bembry is highly skilled in the application of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Ms. Bembry’s extensive career has been devoted to local government financial operations, providing smoother audits, increased efficiency, and optimal financial performance. She applies technological and financial expertise to improve accounting practices, internal controls, and documentation procedures. Ms. Bembry is an expert in providing effective oversight of payroll, accounting operations, and revenue collection functions. She is adept at strategic short-term and long-term planning, organizing, and directing of financial reporting and accounting operations.

Projects

FAR Support Services
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA)
Atlanta Aviation Associates (A3) Joint Venture

As a subcontractor to the Atlanta Aviation Associates (A3) Joint Venture, responsible for examining certified overhead audit reports and supporting documentation to determine FAR compliance of billing rates on City of Atlanta Department of Aviation contracts. Providing financial evaluation of on-call contracts at HJAIA, examining A/E contracts for cost-saving opportunities. Recommends improvements for contract terms and negotiations for consistency and improved compliance.

Support Services
Cobb County
Water System CIP
Jacobs Project Management Company

Overseeing JAT’s full spectrum of construction management support services to Jacobs Project Management Company, the Construction Manager for the Cobb County Water System Capital Improvement Program. JAT’s onsite personnel assist with all aspects of preconstruction and construction services and provide general administrative support.

Financial Support Services
Georgia Local Governments

City of Winder. During staffing transitions, serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directed by city management and city council. Oversees JAT professional serving as Controller under CFO direction. Collectively responsible for accounting, revenue collection, budget, payroll, cash management, investment, accounts payable, and debt management operations.

City of Douglasville. Providing year-round consulting services, including audit assistance and support drafting and reviewing financial policies and procedures. Assists in preparation of annual financial audit and complete annual Questionnaire and Request for Information for the city’s Continuing Disclosure Requirements.

City of Powder Springs. Based on the city’s needs, services include compilation of the budget document; import of budget into city’s financial software; preparation and distribution of budget to actual expenditure reports to department heads monthly; and reconciliation of the pooled cash and other cash accounts monthly.

City of Kennesaw. Providing financial management support services, as required. Based on the city’s needs, services include (but are not limited to) bank reconciliation assistance and streamlining processes and procedures.

City of Statham. Providing year-round governmental accounting services on-site and remotely. JAT augments city staff to enhance segregation of duties and performs high-level financial management tasks as directed by Mayor and City Council.

City of Warner Robins. Providing year-round consulting services, including assistance in preparation of annual financial audit and complete annual Questionnaire and Request for Information for the city’s Continuing Disclosure Requirements.

City of Madison DDA. Services include updating standard operating procedures and establishing purchasing policies for Madison Downtown Development Authority. Also providing accounting services on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as well as financial reporting.

Accounting Support
Northwest Georgia Regional Library System
West Georgia
Regional Library System
Newton County
Library System

Providing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting assistance in accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, budget development, payroll, quarterly financial reports, and audit reports. Providing as-needed assistance such as software and process implementation.