Professional Accountant

Marcus D. Jennings

**** ***** **, ***********, ** 93313

Cell: 661-***-**** – Email: ********@*****.***

BUSINESS ADMINSTRATOR/MANAGER

Office Management/Auditor/Staff Accountant/Human Resources

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFACTIONS:

Six years of progressive business management experience consisting of bookkeeping, reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, data entry, inventory control, purchasing, and payroll. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Great organizational skills and multitasking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. A team player commitment to quality and accuracy with limited direction.

•5+ years of accounting systems implementations, managerial, & human resources experience with financial & strategic analysis of budgets/forecasting.

•Business planning and management reporting of sensitive information for corporate entities.

•Experienced in processing W-2’s/W-3 as well as processing 1099’s/ 1098’s for 50+ employees.

•Proficient in various accounting software such as Oracle, Quick Books, Peachtree, Lacerte, Pro Series, MAS90 and 1099–ETC.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

•More than five years or processing payrolls 50+ clients and employees as well as accounts receivables/accounts payables.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Accounting Manager, West Coast Wood Preserving, Bakersfield, CA

May 2014 – Nov 2014

Account manager responsible for: payroll, journal entries, inventory analysis, bank reconciliations, invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Directly reported to controller; with sole responsibility for the preparation and audit of all financial transactions of operations occurring monthly, quarterly, and annually.

•Monitored all monies and transactions of the operations, including deposits, payroll processing and all other disbursements.

•Prepares and audits financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

•Prepared and tracked all office supplies, chemicals, & plant expenses on monthly basis.

Sales Tax Auditor, Pacific Process Systems, Bakersfield, CA October 2013 – March 2014

As auditor

Prepared audit work papers; note errors, procedures and improvements.

Managed and resolved complaints to comply with government agencies & codes in an efficient and timely manner.

Performed professional tax audits and reviews.

Audited all construction in progress and fixed assets to meet guidelines & procedures.

Finance Manager, Bakersfield Condors, Bakersfield, CA

May 2013 – Sept. 2013

Monitored the team’s financial operation that included: ticket purchases, merchandise sells, and expense control of team budget including payroll. Highlighted and corrected abnormalities of transactions through bank reconciliations, invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Manage accounting and financial operations with oversight for financial reporting, account records and accounting controls.

Oversee execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and independent audits.

Ensure financial statements comply with internal policy and external regulations (GAAP) while adhering to contractual obligations.

Analyze financial statements, conduct cost/benefit analysis and identify areas of weakness.

Report directly to President to present financial analysis results and develop strategic financial plans.

Accounting Assistant, Brown Armstrong CPA Firm, Bakersfield, CA

January 2013 – April 2013

Processed various types of accounts payable transactions using preset imaging software; ensured accurate general ledger posting and responding to vendor queries. In depth knowledge of processing tax returns and acting as back up to all accounting unit functions.

•Review expense reports and cash advances

•Packaging Individual, Partnership, Corporate, S-Corporate, & Fiduciary Tax Returns.

•Internal customer service.

•Post and maintain accounting documents in database as well as distributed confidential mail and other sensitive articles.

Staff Accountant /Administration Assistant, O’Dell Cross CPA Firm, Bakersfield, CA November 2010 – September 2012

Reorganized accounting procedures and internal controls set by CFO; Transmiting a manual system into a computerized environment for future associates served as Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable clerk. Performed advanced bookkeeping and administrative duties for clients as they request.

Prepared complex quarterly, annual, individual and corporate tax returns.

•Generate general ledger entries while maintaining records to reconcile accounts.

•Process payrolls and determine federal and state liabilities as well as quarter & annual taxes.

•Prepares and audits financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Auditor/Sales Representative, Marriott Hotels Inc. Bakersfield, CA/Newport News, VA October 2008 to March 2010

Functional knowledge of working with figures to ensure control of financial compliance

of daily statements in order to ensure timely and accurate hotel management. In depth knowledge of the night audit bank and its core procedures; hands on experience in handling client complaints and issues.

•Solicited business for hotel, motel, or resorts. Called on representatives of government, businesses, associations, travel agencies, convention groups, social groups, and other prospects to explain services offered.

•Outlined available hotel facilities and services offered, and cite prices.

•Checked and reviewed information on sales meetings, conventions, training classes, overnight travel, and other functions held by organization members to select prospective customers for hotel services.

Managerial/Sales Trainee, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company, Bakersfield, CA September 2006 – April 2008

Demonstrated excellent business and training acumen by providing both company specific and product specific training to new employees; Led a team of highly innovative thinkers to employ their skills in marketing the company’s services on an extensive customer service level.

•Maintained companies ESQI standards.

•Differentiated customer accounts from corresponding corporate accounts.

•Managed changing occurrences in car rentals.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration/Management, Minor: Accounting

Shaw University – Raleigh, NC: May 2007

OTHER ACTIVITIES

•Member of Chapter 27 Active 20-30, Bakersfield, CA, 2011-Present

•Treasurer and Member of Black Student Union, Mt. Hood Community College, 2002-2003

•Member of Future Business Men of America, Shaw University, 2006-2007

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