John E. Horton, MBA,

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Acworth, GA 30101 acqzr3@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile

Highly effective, accounting/Finance and management professional with advance skills in accounting, finance, regulatory Reporting (FDIC), financial reporting, account /variance analysis, business support, budgeting/forecasting, internal auditing, operational management, account reconciliation, customer service and process improvement in the following industries - financial services, consulting, residential, commercial real estate and public accounting. Advance understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and various automated accounting software. Fast learner, dependable, reliable team player, detail oriented, with a can do anything attitude. Possess strong organizational, leadership, process improvement, presentation, analytical, interpersonal, communication skills and regulatory reporting experience (FDIC). Advance Skills in MS Office, Access, Excel, Word, SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, Enterprise, Hyperion Essbase, MRI,Yardi, QuickBooks Certified, Peachtree, Peoplesoft, Others EDP Systems, Month-end and year-end closing.

EXPERIENCE

CBRE, Bloomington, MN 2014- 2015

Senior Consultant – Contract Position through Stephan James and Associates Professional staffing

Worked on more complex and upper level clients accounts (HCP Las Vegas and Sterling Bay- Chicago)

Prepared all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting GL entries,

Prepared the financial statements and relevant supporting schedules

Supervised the posting of all cash receipts and payables by assistant to ensure accuracy

Performed GL review and analysis of key accounts

Monitored and maintained cash balances as required by clients

Worked to resolve and respond to issues and request from Real Estate Managers and Clients

Prepared management fee calculations and ensure that related invoices are paid

Prepared Corporate A/R and CBRE Tech Services A/R reconciliations and follow up on open issues

Completed all bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner

Ensured all debts, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner

JEHCO, LLC, Brooklyn Park, MN 2013 to Present

General Manager/Senior Consultant

Provide accounting, tax and compilation services to small businesses.

Providing Payroll Services to clients

Provide initial account review and setup.

Provide conversion from manual to automated Systems or from accounting software to QuickBooks.

Prepare individual income tax returns for clients

Also operate and own a Janitorial franchise business, providing services within the twin cities area.

Penzance Washington DC

Senior Project Accountant 2013-2014

Prepare monthly reporting packages for upper level portfolios of properties including managed properties.

Prepared all aspects of the financial statement package

Prepared the financial statements and relevant supporting schedules

Prepare annual audit packages for outside parties

Prepare annual budget and quarterly budget reforecast

Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and providing backup schedules for each accounts.

Review current policies and procedures and recommend improvement to streamline reporting requirements.

Research accounting issues to adopt new processes and work collaborative with others to identify revenue and expenses initiatives.

Cushman & Wakefield ] Northmarq, Bloomington, MN 2013 to 2013

Accountant – Contract Position through Humera Administrative and Professional Staffing

Contracted to perform 2012 Operational Expense Audits (CAM) and other leasing abstracting duties on several clients’ leases to including Buffalo Wild Wings, Adobe, Brocade etc. etc.

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Dominium Inc., Plymouth, MN 2012-2013

Accounting Manager

Assist with the review and distribution of the monthly financial statements.

Support and monitor assigned fee-managed property contracts.

Financial statement preparation and analysis responsibilities for 2 properties.

Establish, maintain, and monitor department policies and procedures.

Work closely with the CFO, Controller, Assistant Controller, other Accounting Managers, and Senior Property Accountants to monitor and manage the activities of the Accounting Department.

Work to eliminate unproductive tasks and improve efficiencies within the accounting department, plus communicate any ideas to improve collaboration amongst for other departments.

Work with Yardi Team to implement improvements, customize reports, and upgrades to the software.

Review financial statements packages prepared by staff.

Train and develop accounting staff to become more efficient and effective in the daily duties.

Serve as point of contact to external auditors; provide audit packages and responses to auditors’ requests.

Assist with the monthly Yardi close on a rotating basis with other Accounting Managers and Property Accountant Seniors.

Utilize Yardi property management accounting software

Month-end and year-end closing

Financial reporting and Analysis

Bank reconciliation

CBRE, Bloomington, MN 2007- 2012

Accounting Manager 2010 - 2012

Effectively managed a work group of about eight accountants including two onsite in New York. Identified training needs for staff which improved overall performance of the group. Improve reporting requirement by providing accurate financial reports to clients. Work along with Real Estate managers in budgeting, forecasting, accruals and variance analysis. Improve relationship with clients/ Real Estate Managers by constant interactions and providing needed assistance with questions and reporting. Managed accounting staff by providing the tools and resources necessary to be effective and efficient. Involve in interviewing and hiring process of accounting staff.

Utilize both MRI and Yardi property management software

Month-end and year-end closing, Financial reporting and Analysis and budgeting and forecasting

Process Improvement and research accounting issues. Setup new clients in MRI system.

Accounting Supervisor 2009- 2010

Managed and trained a total of six accountants to be efficient in their duty

Managed a portfolio of about 25 commercial properties worth over $500 million

Coordinated and lead in the transition of new properties

Reviewed and verified financial statement packages prepared by staff prior to submittal to Client/REM

Worked on more complex and upper level clients accounts

Followed up with Tech Services to address technical issues and set up staff, etc.

Managed accounting staff by providing the tools and resources necessary to be effective

Played an active role in analyzing and preparing the yearly budget

Reviewed and evaluates budget information and provide feedback

Prepared and update monthly points allocations and input into Corporate Accounting system (PeopleSoft)

Senior Accountant 2007-2009

Worked on more complex and upper level clients accounts (TIAA-CREF)

Prepared all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting GL entries,

Prepared the financial statements and relevant supporting schedules

Supervised the posting of all cash receipts and payables by assistant to ensure accuracy

Performed GL review and analysis of key accounts

Monitored and maintained cash balances as required by clients

Worked to resolve and respond to issues and request from Real Estate Managers and Clients

Prepared management fee calculations and ensure that related invoices are paid

Prepared Corporate A/R and CBRE Tech Services A/R reconciliations and follow up on open issues

Completed all bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner

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Played an active role in analyzing and preparing the yearly budget

Ensured all debts, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner

*Wells Fargo Bank, Minneapolis, MN 2001 – 2007

Accountant, II, Corporate Controller’s Department, Regulatory Reporting, 2006 – 2007

Proactively generated fluctuation variance reports to the FDIC and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports. ( FR2900, FR2416, TIC Reports, Quarterly Call Reports)

Prepared annual Summary of Deposits Report to the FDIC.

Prepared quarterly call reports (financial statements) for four of the core nine Wells Fargo banks in an accurate/timely manner.

Investigated/researched/responded to questions and edits by regulators.

Commended for quickly understanding analytical issues and responding with accuracy.

Documented internal reporting processes and procedures.

Serve as point on contact for auditors and regulators

Utilize Hyperion Enterprise and Essbase and SAP

Invest. Ops Service. Rep, II/EBR Accountant, II Trust Operations, Employee Benefit Reporting, 2004 – 2006

Collector II, Default Operations/Collections, 2001 – 2004

*U S Bank Corp./Ajilon Finance, Minneapolis, MN 2000 – 2001

Contribution Processor, Operations

*Ecobank Liberia LTD, Monrovia, Liberia (A Regional Commercial Bank- West African) 1999 – 2000

Head, Cash and Teller Department

Head, Internal Control Department

*Liberian Bank for Development and Investment, Monrovia, Liberia 1997-1999

Internal Auditor

*Voscon Inc. (A CPA Firm with six partners and over 1,000 professionals), Mon., Liberia 1996 -1997

Consultant, Audit services

EDUCATION

Gleim CPA Review – CPA Candidate.

Saint’s Mary University of Minnesota, MN

Accounting Certificate, 2010

University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Bus. Minneapolis, MN

MBA Finance, 2007

University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia

BBA, Accounting,

Universal Accounting, Salt Lake City, Utah

Professional Bookkeeper

QuickBooks Specialist

Professional Tax preparer

Certificates, 2013

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