Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors & Awards
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Gregory Gavel

Gregory Gavel

Jefferson,Georgia

Summary

Experienced with financial record management, data entry, and reconciliation in accounting environments. Utilizes accounting software and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting standards, ensuring precise and timely financial documentation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Assistant

SKBA
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate financial records and reconciled accounts to ensure data integrity.
  • Processed invoices and managed accounts payable, ensuring timely payment and compliance with policies.
  • Assisted in payroll preparation, verifying hours worked and maintaining employee records for accuracy.
  • Supported month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting procedures, fostering skill development and team efficiency.
  • Collaborated with auditors to provide necessary documentation, facilitating smooth audit processes.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
  • Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
  • Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Collaborated with team members on special projects, contributing valuable insights and problem-solving skills.
  • Improved team productivity by organizing and maintaining digital and physical financial records.
  • Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
  • Enhanced vendor relations by promptly resolving invoice discrepancies.
  • Enhanced departmental collaboration by serving as liaison between accounting department and other business units.

Manager: Tabitha Bowen

Phone: 678-858-5383

Email: Tabitha.Bowen@sk.com

Able to Contact: Yes

Accounting Technician 1

Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Functioned as the business office representative/liaison at the Transitional Center connected to the Prison and reduced communication issues by 80%.
  • Directed bank account activities for facility residents, executing payroll verification, fund processing, and reconciliation, handling 150-200 transactions weekly, ensuring seamless distribution to individual accounts to meet financial needs.
  • Completed balance sheets and financial statements for 150-300 present accounts running through the TC including creating/processing invoices for all outstanding payments both payable and receivable.
  • Processed between 20-50 checks weekly between the Individual Prisons, Transitional Centers, and Family Money Orders for account transfer/reconciliation.
  • Implemented a moving record of profit/loss for contracts or potential expenditures for the TC, reduced costs by 5%.
  • Processed Purchase orders/Requisitions through PeopleSoft or the GDC Supply Depots when required.
  • Managed the preparation and submission of monthly paperwork to GDC central headquarters and state authorities, providing detailed reports on account reconciliation, requisition orders, resident bills, check transactions, and credit card statements for auditing verification.
  • Compiled and maintained comprehensive Excel reports for senior management, analyzing key financial data including average center expenditure per resident, release numbers, profit/loss by account/contract, and budget allocations, facilitating strategic financial planning and decision-making.
  • Directed cash disbursements of $7,000- $12,000 weekly to residents and managed confiscated contraband funds; established rigorous monitoring and reporting protocols to ensure financial compliance and accountability.
  • Coordinated release verification procedures, methodically managing fund finalization, charge withholding, check printing/verification, and account reconciliation post-resident release, facilitating accurate fund distribution for account closure to specified address.
  • Established and maintained thorough records of all financial transactions, including checks, bills, and requisitions, in both paper and digital formats; facilitated easy access and retrieval for audits and verification processes.
  • Communication with 75% of other transitional center business offices through phone and email on a weekly basis.
  • Facilitated daily interactions with 200+ residents, addressing discrepancies between paperwork and accounting records to maintain accurate financial reporting and ensure resident satisfaction.
  • Responded to a diverse range of questions from Residents, staff, and family members via face-to-face interactions, telephone discussions, and email exchanges; decreased response times by 30% and boosted overall satisfaction rates.
  • Revamped new entry procedures on Tuesdays and Fridays to elucidate the accounting system and address common questions of 3-5 new residents, reducing confusion and concerns by 75%.
  • Supervisor: Russell Mullis
  • Phone: 770-932-4504
  • Email: Russell.Mullis@Gdc.ga.gov
  • Able to Contact: Yes

Driver, Step-Van

S&S Distribution
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Delivery Driver for Amazon.
  • Loaded and consolidated the totes containing over 600 packages on assigned truck daily.
  • Drove the route delivering to over 190 locations on average.
  • Improved route times on average by 16% (1½ hours) without speeding through organization and personal effort.
  • Supervisor: Jay Tipu
  • Phone: 404-655-3683
  • Email: Jtipussdist@gmail.com
  • Able to Contact: Yes

Driver

Jimmy John's Sandwiches
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Interim Management.
  • Directed 3-7 other drivers to maximize effective delivery times and travel paths.
  • Supervisor: Jonathan Watson
  • Phone: 770-545-8111
  • Email: N/A
  • Able to Contact: Yes

Security Officer

Atlanta Braves
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Guided customers entering the park through check points whilst searching bags to ensure no prohibited items entered.
  • Roamed the stadium responding to calls from the command center via radio.
  • General safekeeping of SunTrust Park and all current occupants.
  • Supervisor: Uri (Under Barbra Middlebrooks)
  • Phone: 404-522-7630
  • Email: Barbra.Middlebrooks@braves.com
  • Able to Contact: Yes

Education

Bachelor's - Business Administration (Finance)

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, Ga
12.2021

Skills

  • Data Entry Skills
  • Accounting AP/AR
  • Banking
  • Billing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Document Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Automated Data Processing (ADP)
  • Communication
  • QuickBooks (Software)
  • Balance Sheets
  • General Ledger
  • Profit/Loss Accounting
  • V-look ups
  • Cash Management
  • Cash Applications
  • Payment Processing
  • Multi-tasking
  • Purchase Orders
  • Requisition Processing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer service
  • Journal entries
  • Proficiency in SAP

Certification

Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Honors & Awards

Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America, Obtained October 2010

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

SKBA
05.2024 - Current

Accounting Technician 1

Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2022 - 06.2023

Driver, Step-Van

S&S Distribution
11.2019 - 08.2022

Security Officer

Atlanta Braves
05.2019 - 10.2019

Driver

Jimmy John's Sandwiches
08.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor's - Business Administration (Finance)

Georgia Gwinnett College