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Dohnnie Gage

Accounting Associate
Jacksonville,United States

Summary

Organized Accounting Support Professional with 16 years of experience and extensive expertise in Finance and Administration. Knowledgeable about Microsoft office and Quickbooks with commitment to efficiency, accuracy and modernization. Distinguished history of excellent and meticulous bookkeeping.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Support Specialist

LifeSafe Services
Jacksonville, FL
10.2023 - Current
  • Rendered on-demand support to senior leadership, connecting executives with appropriate management personnel to address concerns.
  • Identified and managed service risks within company, recommending best practice enhancements and guidelines updates.
  • Liaised with human resource department to resolve employee conflicts and concerns in need of escalation.
  • Assist in HR duties such as time keeping, payroll, vacation schedules, healthcare enrollment, and various other duties
  • Accepted payments, issued credits and resolved billing issues.
  • Enhanced profitability 97% through careful expense management modifications
  • Assist in managing reports from sales numbers to key performance indicators, to financials.
  • Assist in state, regulatory and tax filings, financial reconciliation, vendor management and oversight.
  • Provided expert support and troubleshooting via telephone and web chat services.
  • Assist in managing reports from sales numbers to key performance indicators, to financials.
  • Assist in performing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
  • Maintain and update company records, databases, and tax / compliance matters.
  • Maintain and update customer records in accounting, service, and sales software.
  • Provide general administrative support as needed.

Accounting Associate

CFI Marketing
Jacksonville, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 23 company employees.
  • Compiled Financial planning & analysis by evaluating, forecasting, and assessing expenses.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Software.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors

Executive Assistant

Effectv
Jacksonville , FL
10.2017 - 05.2023
  • Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
  • Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
  • Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
    Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for senior leadership.
  • Coordinated complex annual meeting involving multiple presenters, high number of global attendees and robust budget encompassing livestream production, remote location arrangements and senior executive accommodations.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Developed financial models, analytics and automated reporting (FP&A) and forecasting tools to increase productivity..
  • Compiled and coordinated financial data for analysis and reconciliation.
  • Researched and analyzed revenue and expenditure trend for accuracy and integrity.
  • Supported management by creating and sending weekly profit and loss statements in efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Developed complex spreadsheets and charts and tables of financial and budget information in Oracle Essbase Database.
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.

Supervisor of Operations

UPS
Jacksonville, FL
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety, and compliance.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 40 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

Records Management Specialist

US Navy
01.2002 - 07.2016
  • Adhered to established procedures for handling sensitive and classified documents to retain chain of custody integrity.
  • Engaged in daily communications with internal partners and identified document-related issues that required interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Scanned paper records to transfer to digital filing systems.
  • Maintained and updated records through dedicated digital database.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Jacksonville, FL
10.2016 - 06.2019

Skills

Accounting and bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Flexible and Adaptable

Teambuilding

Financial Management

Advanced MS Office Suite

Budgeting

Statement Reconciliation

Billing

Quickbooks

Audit Support

Organization and Time Management

Clerical Support

Self-Motivated

Documentation abilities

Timeline

Business Support Specialist

LifeSafe Services
10.2023 - Current

Accounting Associate

CFI Marketing
05.2023 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant

Effectv
10.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
10.2016 - 06.2019

Supervisor of Operations

UPS
08.2016 - 09.2016

Records Management Specialist

US Navy
01.2002 - 07.2016
Dohnnie GageAccounting Associate