Brandi Jackson
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Reliable Accounting Manager familiar with generally accepted accounting procedures, project management, and financial statement review. Full understanding of legal requirements. Well-developed communication, relationship-building, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Other World Computing
09.2023 - Current
- Detail-orientated, and skilled in account reconciliation and month-end procedures
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining accurate records
- Develop and implement accounting procedures
- Answers management questions by researching and analyzing data of the company.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Implemented efficient budgeting processes to forecast expenses and monitor actual performance against projections.
- Led migration to new financial system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
- Streamlined monthly closing process, significantly reducing time required for financial reporting preparation.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Staff Accountant
Other World Computing
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate forecasts for revenue and expenses based on historical trends.
- Improved cash flow management, closely monitoring and analyzing cash disbursements and receipts.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and financial forecasts.
- Enhanced accuracy in tax filings, meticulously reviewing tax returns and supporting documentation.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes daily from customers.'
Substitute Associate
Woodstock Community District 200
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assist SPED students with assignments and activities with the purpose of supporting classroom objectives
- Assist classroom teachers with instruction and lesson modifications or adaptations
- Provide one-on-one intervention to students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Branch Manager
American General Financial Services
04.2005 - 12.2009
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Forecast branch revenues, budgets, and expenses
- Created and monitored strategic plans
- Held accountable for performance and productivity improvement of site employees
- Negotiated payment arrangements with past-due customers in a professional, respectful manner
- Led a 6-person team.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
Office Manager
Illinois Reclamation Bureau
05.2003 - 02.2005
- Organized office operations and procedures
- Allocated tasks and assignments to subordinates and monitored their performance
- Kept inventory of repossessed vehicles
- Ran collections department, using skip tracing methods to locate customers.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Columbia College
Columbia, MO08.2022
Skills
- Detail orientated
- Time management
- Journal Entries
- Audits
- Financial Reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Account Reconciliation
- Quickbooks
- GAAP understanding
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Staff Training and Development
- Cash Flow Management
- Forecasting
- Tax Preparation
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Other World Computing
09.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Other World Computing
06.2022 - 09.2023
Substitute Associate
Woodstock Community District 200
01.2022 - 05.2022
Branch Manager
American General Financial Services
04.2005 - 12.2009
Office Manager
Illinois Reclamation Bureau
05.2003 - 02.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Columbia College
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