J E NNIFER S CHERRMAN, C P A
P 808-***-**** E
jenniferscherrman@yah
oo.com
A Vista, CA 92081
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
EDUCATION
Driven Certified Public Accountant with 13 years of experience in public accounting and 6 years in private accounting. Specialization in accounting, auditing, budgeting, consulting, cost costing and valuations for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across the organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting. University of Hawaii, Hilo
12/2007
Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration
California State University
San Marcos, CA
05/2003
General Undergraduate Business
Coursework
KEY SKILLS
MULTITASKING
VERBAL AND WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION
PROFICIENT IN WORD,
EXCEL, POWERPOINT,
OUTLOOK, PROSYSTEMS
ENGAGEMENT,
QUICKBOOKS
RISK AND FINANICIAL
ANALYSIS, BUDGETING,
FORECASTING AND
PROJECTING
COST ACCOUNTING
DETAIL ORIENTED
MANAGEMENT
QUICKBOOKS (ONLINE AND
DESKTOP)
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT
WORK HISTORY
Van Riper and & Messina, CPAs – Senior Audit Manager Carlsbad, CA
08/2020-04/2021
Planned, coordinated and supervised financial and compliance audits, reviews and compilations for clients.
Performed job costing for the construction industry.
Implemented and trained staff on new accounting software. Dillwood Burkel & Millar, LLP - Principal
Santa Rosa, CA (4 years working remotely)
08/2010-04/2020
Planned, coordinated and supervised financial and compliance audits, reviews and compilations for profit and non-profit entities.
Prepared forecasts, valuations and budgeting. Provided tax and consulting services.
Implemented quality curriculum for training staff and clients.
Have been a frequent speaker at Napa Wine Industry conference through December 2020.
KMH LLP – Staff Accountant
Honolulu, HI
01/2008-03/2010
Performed audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
Performed risk analysis for a variety of industries.
Performed account reconciliations and created general ledger entries. Costco Wholesale – Sales Auditor and Vault Clerk
Vista, CA and Kona, HI
07/2001-12/2007
Increased and strengthened internal controls in vault and customer service transactions.
Controlled and balanced the vault and prepared deposits for daily sales.
Assisted with the discovery and treatment of potential fraudulent transactions.