Accounting Manager

Byron L. Jackson

**** ****** ** . ***** **** . Ohio . 43123

Management . General Accountant

A proficient, detailed & recent MBA graduate with comprehensive accounting

experiences. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of

increased responsibility. Skilled in general accounting, internal

controls, team work, multi-tasking and implementing efficient work

processes. Technically proficient in MS Excel, Word, Microsoft Dynamics SL

and other mainframe programs. Excellent communicator as well as

internal/external customer oriented. Ensure proper classification and

reporting of accounting transactions in accordance of GAAP. Comprehensive

experience:

Asset Accounting Financial Reporting G/L Account

Non-Profit Accounting Month-End Closings Reconciliations

Forecasting Internal Controls Account Payables

SAP GAAP Efficiency Improvements

Journal Entry

Career Experience

VALOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Accounting Manager 4/2013-

Present

Responsible for establishing financial status by developing and

implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting

financial information; managing staff. Over saw accounting

responsibilities for the entire college and several companies under the

parent company.

. Accomplished accounting human resource objectives by recruiting,

selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching,

counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job

expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job

contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions;

enforcing policies and procedures.

. Achieved accounting operational objectives by contributing

accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and

review; prepared and completed action plans; implemented production,

productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving

problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system

improvements; implementing change.

. Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses;

coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of

financial data; preparing special reports.

. Maintained accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts;

defining accounting policies and procedures.

. Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting

policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational

issues.

. Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.

. Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed

legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new

procedures.

. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;

reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks;

participating in professional organizations.

. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing

related results as needed.

Management & Training Corp/Job Corps- Cincinnati, OH

10/2010 -05/2013

Career Development Manager

Responsible for designing, implementing and promoting the career

development programs for current and future students. Supports human

resources business partners in finding the best internal talents and

incorporates them into different talent pools. Positively motivates the top

managers and helps them grow the next generation of leaders for the

organization.

. Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new

hires

. Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training

programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

. Develop testing and evaluation procedures.

. Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal

development classes for staff members.

Management & Training Corp/Job Corps- Cincinnati, OH

09/2008 - 10/2010

Staff Accountant

Responsible for the accounting services, budgets, reports and student pay,

clothing and student welfare fund on center. Plan & coordinate the

administrative and accounting services of the department. Assist the

director, finance & administration in the preparation of the departmental

budget; monitor and control expenditures. Reviewed and recommend changes to

budget authorizations.

. Coordinates the monthly revenue recognition close to ensure the

process is in accordance with the company's procedures and established

policies and GAAP.

. Supported the Finance Director on budgets and forecasting.

. Prepared and executed closing month and year end entries for

Department Of Labor Audits.

. Produced, analyzed and interpreted financial statements for three

organizations for management and ownership.

. Assess, recommend and document process and procedures and internal

controls

. Responsible for prepaid and payroll accruals.

. Created and implemented Excel spreadsheets for integrating Daily Sales

Journals to Great Plains and summarizing information for

reconciliations.

Management & Training Corp/Job Corps- Cincinnati, OH

11/2007 - 09/2008

Career Development Specialist

Promotes and develops employment and on-the-job training opportunities for

disadvantaged applicants: Assists employers in revising standards which

exclude applicants from jobs.

. Promotes, develops, and terminates on-the-job training program

opportunities with employers and assists in writing contracts.

. Identifies need for and assists in development of auxiliary services

to facilitate bringing disadvantaged applicants into job-ready status.

. Establishes relationships with employers regarding problems,

complaints, and progress of recently placed disadvantaged applicants

and recommends corrective action.

Western & Southern Financial Group-Cleveland, OH

09/2006 - 10/2007

Junior Analyst

Assisted the Business Analyst in aspects pertaining to the Contracts of

departments. Prepared reports for sales negotiations and quarterly reports

for contracted customers. Also assisted in sales analysis by preparing

marginal analysis for price lists of our life policies. Analyzed data

issues and investigating source data and reported key findings.

. Developed marketing plans to expand to a new business/

. Responsible for assessment of products and or procedures for compliance

with government standards (US GAAP), accounting principles, internal

controls, and multi-tiered system application standards.

. Working in financial analysis and corporate business consulting.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Accounting (2010)

Ashford University - Clinton, IA

Bachelor of Science, Finance (2007)

The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP - SAP Journal Entry Training and Accounting Overview ~ Advanced Excel

~MS Dynamics SL accounting system ~ Solomon~ Business Warehouse~Quickbooks

~ Performance Management ~ MS Access ~ ERP ~ Oracle/PeopleSoft ~ MS Word

and PowerPoint

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