JAMES JEFFERSON

**** ******* ***** ****** ************, Florida 32226

904-***-**** adcxl6@r.postjobfree.com

CONTROLLER

Dynamic Controller with more than 20 years of experience in governmental and non-profit accounting. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, tax preparation, and account analyses. Skilled at accounting operations including budgeting, general ledger entries, financial statements, payroll, accounts payable/receivables, cash flow, fixed assets management, GAAP compliance, and monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Solid experience implementing procedures to streamline accounting operations, reduce man hours, establish effective reporting schedules, prepare depreciation schedules, and introduce efficient reconciliation processes for grant tracking, procurement cards, and travel expense reports. Proven academic credentials including a Master of Accounting and Financial Management, an MBA in Financial Planning, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. . CPA candidate

Government Accounting Financial Forecasting GAAP Compliance Cash Flow Analysis Inventory Management

Audits Budgeting Cost / Benefit Analysis Financial Statements Internal Controls Fund Management

Non-Profit Accounting SAP Journal Entries Tax Preparation Account / Grant Reconciliations Grant Writing

Financial Analysis Expense Control General Ledger AP / AR Recruiting Process Improvement P&L Payroll

M&A Training / Development Policy Development Performance Management Employee Engagement Reporting

CITY OF RINCON Rincon, Georgia 9/2018 – 12/2019

Largest municipality within Effingham County.

Finance Director, Finance Department

Managed all city finance operations and provided monthly city council presentations. Developed budgets, payrolls, and internal and external financial statements. Monitored accounts payable to ensure timely vendor payments. Reconciled bank balances and allocated expenses to departments Reviewed year-end financials closings for compliance.

Achievements:

Included department heads in the budgeting process to enhance expense forecasting accuracy.

Established financial reporting schedule to ensure meeting deadlines and maintain regulatory compliance.

Implemented purchase order procedures to track department expenditures.

Enhanced financial documentation procedures to standardize general journal entries for accuracy and completeness.

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Jacksonville, Florida 2/2008 – 7/2018

Public school district serving the City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida.

Accounts Payable Supervisor Asset Accounting Coordinator

Led 14 staff members in accounting administration. Developed department budget of more than $500,000 for salaries, expenses, contracts and supplies. Maintained documentation of over $1 billion in assets. Monitored accounts payable to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments to maximize cash flow and discounts. Reconciled financial statements for fixed assets, created general ledger entries, and adjusted and closed accounts. Managed preparation of summary, trial balances, reports, schedules, and statements. Tracked and reconciled completed projects, reviewed procurement card usage, and prepared monthly depreciation schedules. Supported preparation of the Annual Financial Report and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Coordinated asset classification and reclassification in compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Achievements:

Managed processing of more than nine million monthly vendor payments and maintained active relationships.

Improved processing of travel and purchase cards for faster employee reimbursement and enhanced department administration of travel budgets.

Streamlined procedures for accurate assignment of asset depreciation.

Directed processing of over 7,000 monthly purchasing card transactions.

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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville, Florida 2/2007 – 2/2008

Large city in northeastern Florida and regional business center.

Administrative Funds Accountant, Division Accountant Community Services Department

Maintained preparation of internal and external accounting reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Analyzed grant accounts and prepared journal entries, inter-fund billings, federal and state grant reimbursement, balanced division accounts, and created annual budget. Ensured compliance with services, maintenance, and transportation contracts. Performed budget analysis of grant expenditures and reports. Coordinated audits with internal and external auditors and provided review of grant processes and documentation.

Achievements:

Streamlined grant accounting draw downs procedures to enhance recording accuracy.

GEORGIA PINES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH Thomasville, Georgia 4/2005 – 1/2007

Medical support and services for mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities.

Chief Financial Officer

Provided administrative and operational leadership for human resources, payroll, account payables/receivable, and the management information system. Supported secretarial staff, seven department heads, and 47 employees. Maintained Sarbanes Oxley compliance and provided assistance for internal financial, operational, and grant compliance audits. Ensured contracts compliance by monitoring transportation, maintenance, and service contracts. Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, general ledger entries, and adjusting and closing statements.

Achievements:

Managed $16 million budget for six counties.

Monitored preparation of grant applications and awards to provide financial and cost analysis of contract administration.

Streamlined reconciliation processes to ensure contract compliance and efficient use of grant funding.

EDUCATION

Master of Accounting and Financial Management

Keller School of Management, DeVry University, Jacksonville, Florida

Master of Business Administration and Financial Planning

Medaille College, Buffalo, New York

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Governmental Capital Asset Certification

AFFILIATIONS

Government Finance Officers Association

Georgia Government Finance Officers Association

Municipal Finance Officers Association

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Tyler, SAP, QuickBooks,

Solomon IFS FAMIS Software

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

GFOA-Excellence for financial Reporting, Duval County Public Schools

Dean List., Honor Graduate-Career Recruiting Force Academy

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