ERNEST JOHNSON
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA
Summary
With over 11 years of experience in the financial industry, I possess extensive expertise in financial planning and reporting. My skill set encompasses budget management, account reconciliation, and SQL, which I utilize to optimize financial accuracy and efficiency. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and relationship-building abilities to drive company growth and success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Elevance Health
Norfolk, VA, US
01.2023 - Current
- Manage budget cycles, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency
- Oversee accounts receivable, optimizing collection processes
- Process vendor invoices promptly, ensuring timely payments
- Prepare financial statements, contributing to comprehensive reports
- Support month-end closings, ensuring accurate financial data
Accounting Analyst III
LoanCare
Virginia Beach, VA, US
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Streamline budget cycles and financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Led projects ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
- Managed financial reporting, achieving precise investor remittances
- Trained team members, enhancing reporting and reconciliation skills
- Resolved discrepancies in custodial accounts, improving accuracy
- Established new client accounts, supporting seamless operations
Production Lead
HOFFMAN BEVERAGES
Chesapeake, VA, US
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Spearhead investor reporting and remittance processes, ensuring accurate financial data analysis and timely fund disbursement for agencies and clients
- Managed inventory accuracy, ensuring timely and correct store orders, enhancing efficiency
- Processed and prepared shipments, optimizing warehouse workflow and reducing errors
- Calculated precise product placements, improving route efficiency and load safety
- Operated equipment safely, reporting violations to minimize accident risks
- Trained new staff on protocols, facilitating smooth role adaptation and team productivity
- Led production team, optimizing inventory management and order fulfillment processes, resulting in improved accuracy and timely deliveries for convenience stores
Business Accounts Intern
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA, US
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Assessed student aid eligibility, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
- Awarded financial aid accurately, applying diverse funding sources effectively
- Engaged in quality control to verify correct financial aid packaging
- Applied professional judgment for tailored financial aid solutions
- Managed workload to meet departmental deadlines, minimizing processing delays
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Regent University
Virginia Beach12.2023
MBA - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS FINANCE
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2016
BUSINESS ACCOUNTS INTERNSHIP -
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2016
Skills
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Hyperion
- Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
- Forecasting
- Organization
- Time Management
- Documentation
- Communication
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Planning
- Business Administration
- Relationship Building
- Cash Management
- Expense Reporting
- Power BI
- Performance Metrics
- Financial Modeling
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current
Accounting Analyst III
LoanCare
04.2017 - 01.2023
Production Lead
HOFFMAN BEVERAGES
06.2015 - 05.2017
Business Accounts Intern
Norfolk State University
01.2013 - 05.2016
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Regent University
MBA - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Regent University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS FINANCE
Norfolk State University
BUSINESS ACCOUNTS INTERNSHIP -
Norfolk State University