WEBER JODESTY, JR.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-***-**** Home
404-***-**** Cell
acxo7c@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, detail oriented, customer focused professional with years of experience within the Commercial, Retail, Residential Real Estate and Asset Management environment. Recognized for starting a satellite office in a different state from the ground up, to better serve a major client. A team player and leader who can communicate effectively and motivate others to succeed.
Other areas of accomplishment include: Multi-lingual (Spanish, French)
History of excellence in …
-Completed PM BOMA 101 - Completed PM BOMA 102 - BOMA Georgia Member
-Supervisory Experience - Fixed Asset Depreciation - Trend Forecasting
-Budgeting & Forecasting - Financial Statement Prep - Monthly Reporting Process
-DOE & CAM Rec - P&L Consolidation - Cash Flow Projections
-Bank Reconciliations - 1099 Preparation - Internal Audit Preparation
-Treasurer – Cash Mgt - Construction Project Mgt - Written Communication
TECHNICAL SKILLS
JD Edwards, MRI, E1, CTI, Skyline, Profits, and Lawson Accounting Systems; Kardin, ForeSight, Clarity, and Realogic Budget Systems; Stellent, AvidXchange, and P2P AP invoice systems; Crystal Report Distributor, Angus Building Mgt System, Excel, Microsoft Word, Access
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ackerman & Co., Atlanta, Georgia 2/08/16 - 10/19/16
Director of Accounting
Responsible for 40 office and retail assets owned by Ackerman & Co and various owners, for a total of 7.3 million sft in the Metro Atlanta area.
Coordinate timely, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and report preparation for all assets
Update and maintain secure accurate records, operating files, and financial information for all managed properties
Assist with audits and budget preparation annually
Update partnership and property information as needed
Provide system administration and setup of projects in MRI, Kardin and AvidXchange
Prepare loan compliance reports and debt service measurements as required by lenders
Provide cash management and cash flow projections to owners and lenders
Coordinate the budget process with the management teams
Provide training, management, motivation and retention of the accounting staff.
Supervise the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Processes.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Lincoln Property Company, Alpharetta, Georgia 12/17/2012 - 2/03/16
Portfolio Controller
Responsible for an account made of 33 office buildings owned by Equity Office/Blackstone, for a total of 3,150,155 sft in Suburban Atlanta. And 3 other accounts totaling to 405K sft.
Function as the funnel point and reviewer of all financial reporting, forecasting, and capital expenditure for the portfolio to be reported to the owners.
Serve as main contact person for this account, this ensures a streamlined communication between Lincoln and EOP.
Ensure Quality Control and Adherence to Policies and Procedures set in place for these accounts
Provide regular training and serve as a resource for all Property Managers covering:
AP/ AR Processing guidelines
General Ledger Analysis
Accruals and Reclasses
Variance Explanations
Prior Year Operating Expense Reconciliation and Future Year Prepayment Estimates
Budgeting and Reforecasting of Expense and Capital Items
Conduct Due Diligence on potential client’s assets in order to facilitate Sr. VP on bids for 3rd party management opportunities.
Setup all new assets and their tenants in accounting systems, for start of property management
Managing alongside the Construction Manager the buildout of a 112K Sft facility in Atlanta
Lease Package and commission Calculation review and approval, prior to submission to owner for approval
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Johns Creek, Georgia 6/21/2010- 12/14/2012
Sr. Property Accountant
Responsible for 14 wholly owned, and 2 joint venture office buildings, 5,858,660 square feet in California and New Jersey area.
Review and approve all AP invoices and cash receipt batches
Track all capital expenditures and setup for depreciation or amortization
Setup straight line rent schedules for all new leasing
Review General ledger and prepare all accruals for the month and other miscellaneous journal entries
Responsible for all aspects of the monthly financial package
Calculate and post all management fees before closing the AR ledger
Annual budget preparations and quarterly reforecast
Calculation of quarterly and year end operating expense reconciliation
Work very closely with the Property Managers, to be resource if needed in the day to day management of the properties.
Facilitate both internal and external audits
COUSINS PROPERTIES INC., Atlanta, Georgia (Contract) 8/03/09- 6/18/2010
Sr. Property Accountant
Responsible for 1 office building, and 2 Medical buildings totaling 1.5 millions square feet in the downtown Atlanta area.
Prepare and book monthly accruals, recurring entries, and setup prepaid expenses to amortize. Also analyze General Ledger to ensure no reclasses are necessary.
Setup loan amortization schedules to record monthly loan interest and principal payments.
Calculate and record monthly DOE Reconciliation Adjustments
Calculate and record monthly FASB 13 Straight Line Rent adjustment
Review and approve operating expense invoices daily for payment
Review aging report for proper allocation of tenant payments and to record monthly reserves
Monthly explanations of income and expense variances
Quarterly Reforecast and Budget preparation
EQUITY ONE, Marietta, Georgia (Contract) 4/03/09- 7/31/09
Sr. Property Accountant
Responsible for a Joint Venture with 10 Florida retail properties, totally to about 750,000 square feet
Prepared and booked monthly and year end accruals, recurring entries, setup prepaid expenses to be amortized. Also analyzed General Ledger to ensure no reclasses are necessary.
Recorded, assigned life, to all fixed assets to be setup in fixed asset module for depreciation. Capital Building Improvements to be depreciated once project is completed.
Calculate and record monthly CAM Reconciliation Adjustments
Calculate and record monthly FASB 13 Straight Line Rent adjustment
Review and approve operating expense invoices daily for payment
Review aging report for proper allocation of tenant payments and to record monthly reserves
Monthly explanations of income and expense variances
Setup loan amortization schedules to record monthly loan interest and principal payments.
P&L consolidation for monthly reporting
PRUDENTIAL GEORGIA REALTY, Roswell, Georgia 3/15/04- 2/27/09
Assistant Controller
Managed and reviewed the work of 7, while reporting daily cash projections and preparing monthly financial reports to Owner and Sr. Vice Presidents. Responsibilities also include supporting 27 brokers by providing relevant summary reports, helpful for the day to day operation of their branches.
Prepared and booked monthly and year end accruals, recurring entries, setup prepaid expenses to be amortized. Also analyzed General Ledger to ensure no reclasses are necessary.
Recorded, assigned life, and tagged all fixed assets to be setup in fixed asset module for depreciation. Capital Building Improvements to be depreciated once project is completed.
Setup loan amortization schedules to record monthly loan interest and principal payments.
P&L consolidation for monthly reporting
Completed and paid annual registration of corporate entity name.
Calculated and paid property taxes and business Licenses for 27 offices.
Coordinated all audits, including preliminary and final Audits by external auditors.
Daily cash flow analysis and projections, and relayed our company financial standing to owner and Sr Vice Presidents
Wrote policies and procedures to ensure all staff and Branch Brokers are working to meet company goals
Calculated various bonuses and other incentives provided to Agents and Brokers.
Approved and coordinated payments of approximately $300K in invoices on a weekly basis.
Supervised the daily cash receipt processes of the AR Accountant
Setup and maintained newly acquired properties on the accounting software (DPN).
1099 preparation for all 1,500 agents and vendors.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations of payroll, marketing, property management, Escrow, and main operating accounts.
CARTER & ASSOCIATES, Birmingham, Alabama 7/02- 3/04
Assistant Controller
Carter’s Main office is located in Atlanta; I started and managed a satellite office in Birmingham Alabama from the ground up, to better serve our client. Provided financial reporting for more than 60% of all Regions Bank facilities in the Southeast. This includes bank branches and Regions office Buildings, totaling to more than 480 properties at a total of 4.5 million square feet.
Managed and reviewed the work of 3.
Approved and coordinated payments of approximately $400K in payables weekly.
Consolidated financial information and transmitted to client monthly.
Maintained management fee calculation spreadsheet for monthly billing of client.
Setup and maintained newly acquired properties on the accounting software (MRI).
Analyzed general ledger to prepare operating expense accruals on a monthly basis, and year end accruals.
Prepared budgets and worked closely with client’s Vice Presidents and Bank Managers to answer any questions.
Wrote policies and procedures to ensure all staff and field managers were working to meet client expectations.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts
TRIZECHAHN OFFICE PROPERIES, Atlanta, Georgia 3/98-10/01
Senior Property Accountant
Promoted to Senior Accountant position; new responsibilities included financial reporting for 6 wholly owned office properties totaling close to 2.5 million square feet. Work closely with the Assistant Controller on miscellaneous projects.
Year End Operating expense reconciliation for current year True-up and following year billing
Reviewed the work of 5 property manager assistants at the properties.
Prepared aging reports, rent schedules, and explained all uncollected rent payments
Reviewed general ledger to ensure accuracy and booked all necessary adjustments
Prepared and maintained depreciation of assets and amortization of expenses.
Prepared operating expense reconciliations, for tenant billing purposes.
Interacted with Property Managers on a daily basis.
LENNAR PARTNERS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 4/96-12/97
Property Accountant
Financial reporting for 35 wholly owned commercial assets, including land, industrial, retail, ground leases, and residential properties worth approximately $200 million. Interacted with several property managers regarding monthly reports.
Year End Operating expense reconciliation for current year True-up and following year billing
Conducted analysis of commercial assets and 12 residential properties detailing actual performance in relation to company goals at the property level.
Prepared aging reports, rent schedules, and explained all uncollected rent payments
Property tax and business license calculation on all assets
COMPASS RETAIL, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 3/93-4/96
Staff Accountant
Responsible for preparation of financial statements for multiple retail properties to be sent to the parent company.
Prepared variance explanations and book monthly accruals.
Reconciled bank statements.
Prepared various month-end journal entries.
Interacted with property managers.
Conducted general ledger analysis.
Responsible for all accounts payable activities
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Accounting
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
Baruch College
New York, New York
Attended 2 1/2 years