Part-Time Housekeeper Applicant with Finance Expertise

JALENE PARDON • 216-***-**** • ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and detail driven accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, grant accounting, budgeting, audit preparation, and operational leadership. Proven ability to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support organizational growth. Recognized for recovering revenue, reducing expenses, and modernizing financial systems.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Recovered $28,000+ in outstanding receivables within three months at University Settlement.

● Reduced inventory shrinkage by 20% at Italian Pottery through improved tracking.

● Cut office supply expenses by 50% and reduced membership renewal processing time by 60% at SHAD.

● Consolidated accounts to reduce division expenses by 33%.

● Improved efficiency of receivables, payables, job costing, and payroll across multiple organizations.

● Modernized accounting software to enhance reporting accuracy and forecasting. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant

The Center for Black Health & Equity – National Organization, Durham, NC 2022 – Present

● Review and reconcile monthly transactions; complete reclassifications and set up new funding accounts.

● Prepare monthly program expenditure reports and quarterly financial statements.

● Maintain master budget spreadsheets and funding trackers.

● File and remit all tax and compliance documents (W 2, W 3, 1099, 1096).

● Prepare annual depreciation, vacation accruals, and grant roll forward entries in QuickBooks.

● Audit documents, research accounting data, and recommend policy and procedure improvements.

● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations. Finance Director

University Settlement, Inc., Cleveland, OH

2020 – 2022

● Established fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls.

● Developed organizational and departmental budgets; performed variance analysis and monitored financial performance.

● Oversaw cash receipts, deposits, disbursements, bank reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.

● Managed monthly payroll journal entries and supported annual audit preparation. Finance Manager

University Settlement, Inc., Cleveland, OH

2016 – 2020

● Maintained general ledger, journals, and financial records; produced monthly financial reports.

● Conducted variance analysis for management and board review.

● Prepared government financial reporting and special administrative reports.

● Managed workers’ compensation and unemployment reporting.

● Oversaw billing and reimbursement for fee for service government grants.

● Ensured accuracy of all financial data and coding. Fiscal & Office Manager / Co Director

Shaker Square Area Development Corporation (SHAD), Cleveland, OH 2005 – 2016

● Administered all financial operations, including real estate subsidiary management.

● Reconciled complex bank accounts, processed payroll, and supervised administrative staff.

● Served as fiscal agent for multiple community organizations.

● Prepared funder reports, audit work papers, and financial tracking spreadsheets.

● As Co Director: managed operations, staff, budgeting, and Board relations; strengthened community partnerships.

Accountant

East Side Catholic Center & Shelter Inc., Cleveland, OH 2000 – 2005

● Processed AP, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month end close.

● Prepared audit work papers and maintained client income records.

● Managed county and city reporting requirements.

Early Career Experience

Senior Bookkeeper, Personalized Data Corporation (1994–2000) Accounts Payable Clerk, Italian Pottery Company (1993–1994)

● Payroll processing, AP/AR, job costing, inventory management, financial statements, and data entry.

● Reduced shrinkage by 20% through improved inventory tracking. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Ohio Army National Guard

Automated Logistical Supply Specialist (E 4) • 1994 – 2006

● Promoted from Squad Leader to Platoon Guide within six months.

● Assisted instructors with lesson planning and taught various components for nine years.

● Achieved a 98% trainee graduation rate.

EDUCATION

● Certificate in Nonprofit Administration, John Carroll University

● MBA in Accounting, Jones International University, Magna Cum Laude

● B.S. in Accounting, David N. Myers University

● A.A.S. in Business Management & Accounting, Bryant & Stratton AWARDS

Army Achievement Medal (2) • Certificate of Excellence • Certificate of Achievement (2) • Certificate of Affiliation, Quartermaster General • Army Service Ribbon • National Defense Service Medal • Armed Forces Reservist Medal

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