Christopher Jones
Hurricane
Summary
Accounting professional with over 22 years of experience in financial management and payroll for government contractors. Expertise in implementing cost-saving initiatives and optimizing financial processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP, DCAA, and FAR regulations. Proficient in ERP systems and experienced in leading cross-functional teams to meet financial objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Check Defense, LLC
10.2016 - Current
- Executed comprehensive accounting operations encompassing accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, payroll, and month-end close.
- Implemented new accounting system alongside ERP integration to streamline processes.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts involving budgeting and contract execution.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy in financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA and other applicable regulations.
- Liaised effectively with auditors and tax professionals to ensure smooth audits.
- Spearheaded initiatives for automation and standardization within financial workflows.
Controller
Oak Grove Technologies, LLC
06.2012 - 03.2025
- Executed comprehensive accounting operations encompassing accounts payable, payroll, and assisting with month-end close.
- Implemented new accounting system alongside ERP integration to streamline processes.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts involving budgeting and contract execution.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy in financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA and other applicable regulations.
- Liaised effectively with auditors and tax professionals to ensure smooth audits.
- Spearheaded initiatives for automation and standardization within financial workflows.
Accountant
Oak Grove Technologies, LLC
03.2007 - 06.2012
- Implemented projects within accounting ERP, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
- Coordinated payroll for over 200 employees, maintaining labor law compliance and employee satisfaction.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Processed vendor invoices into accounting system to streamline operations.
- Executed data entry and coding of credit card and bank transactions accurately.
- Reconciled bank and credit card transactions to ensure financial integrity.
- Updated knowledge of accounting standards to support rigorous recordkeeping practices.
Accounting Coordinator
KeyLogic Systems, Inc
05.2006 - 03.2007
Accounting Assistant
KeyLogic Systems, Inc.
07.2003 - 05.2006
Education
B.S. Business Administration - Accounting
West Virginia University, College of Business And Economics
Morgantown05.2006
B.A. - Political Science
West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts And Sciences
Morgantown05.2002
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Data analysis
- Payroll Management
- Attention to detail
- General ledger entries
- ERP systems proficiency
- MS office suite
- Quickbooks
- Unanet
- Paylocity
- ADP
- iSolved GovCon Pay
Timeline
Accountant
Check Defense, LLC
10.2016 - Current
Controller
Oak Grove Technologies, LLC
06.2012 - 03.2025
Accountant
Oak Grove Technologies, LLC
03.2007 - 06.2012
Accounting Coordinator
KeyLogic Systems, Inc
05.2006 - 03.2007
Accounting Assistant
KeyLogic Systems, Inc.
07.2003 - 05.2006
B.S. Business Administration - Accounting
West Virginia University, College of Business And Economics
B.A. - Political Science
West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts And Sciences
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