Jacob Motlomelo
Ramsey
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, contributing to sound decision-making in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication skills enhance collaboration and customer service outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Property Manager and Accountant
Lerato PTK, LLC
Minneapolis
01.2016 - Current
- Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
- Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewett
Minneapolis
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Filed electronically through approved software programs.
- Identified potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
- Provided guidance on financial decisions related to taxes.
- Maintained accurate records of all client transactions and filings.
- Worked closely with other departments within the company to ensure accuracy of data entry into system databases.
- Compiled data from clients to accurately complete tax forms.
Payroll/Accountant Assistant
Robert Half (Literacy Minnesota)
St. Paul
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted audits of vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team.
- Performed year-end activities such as W2s, I-9sand 1099s processing.
- Maintained confidential files containing personnel information such as salaries, benefits enrollments.
- Reviewed and approved time cards, vacation requests, overtime hours, insurance deductions and other pay related items.
- Prepared journal entries to record changes in payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated paperwork and processing for new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
- Reconciled discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
- Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments, retroactive payments.
Accounting Clerk
E.A Sween
Eden Prairie
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Researched and resolved all payroll issues.
- Assisted HR in enrolling all employees for their annual benefits.
- Ensured accurate recording of payroll related transactions such as employee benefits deductions, vacation payouts.
- Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees.
- Supported the finance team with ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
Accounts Payable
Land O Lakes
Eden Hills
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed month-end closing activities for accounts payable department.
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Tracked outstanding accounts payable and receivable balances for team.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
- Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable activity.
- Assisted Accounts Payable department with payment inquiries from vendors.
Accountant
Wells Fargo Bank
Minneapolis
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Accounting Specialist III
US. BANK
Minneapolis
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted regular reviews of reconciliations to identify any irregularities or errors that need correcting.
- Tracked payments made through ACH and Wire transfers, verifying information against banking records.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Performed month-end close activities related to the reconciliation process.
- Monitored daily cash activity, researching variances when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Business
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2004
Skills
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Skilled multi-tasker
- All MS products
- UKG KRONOS
- PAYCHEX
- JED Edwards
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, University of St. Thomas, 10/01/05
Qualifications Summary
- Detail oriented, analytical thinker and flexible professional with extensive experience in accounting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound thought out decisions.
- Ability to multi-task and independently prioritize work to readily shift from one project to the next.
- Proven customer service oriented.
Timeline
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewett
01.2025 - 04.2025
Payroll/Accountant Assistant
Robert Half (Literacy Minnesota)
08.2021 - 04.2023
Accounting Clerk
E.A Sween
01.2019 - 06.2021
Property Manager and Accountant
Lerato PTK, LLC
01.2016 - Current
Accounts Payable
Land O Lakes
01.2013 - 01.2014
Accountant
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2012 - 01.2013
Accounting Specialist III
US. BANK
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Business
Augsburg College
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