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Jalen Washington

Norwalk,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance through precise record-keeping. Demonstrates strong proficiency in GAAP and mathematical principles while fostering team collaboration. Highly organized and systematic, with a proven ability to motivate peers towards shared goals. Career aspirations include leveraging expertise to drive financial accuracy within a dynamic organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

AR ACCOUNTANT/ORDER PROCESSING ASSISTANT

Chicology INC.
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Handled customer payments for clients such as Amazon, Kohls, and Overstock.
  • Handled discrepancies in underpaid invoices from Amazon.
  • Prepared detailed monthly summaries regarding payment of invoices from Amazon.
  • Reviewed billing details to identify errors and disputed charges effectively.
  • Verified accuracy of container drop-off quantities and pricing before posting.
  • Reviewed and maintained accuracy of posted vendor freight records.
  • Processed intercompany wire transfers with accuracy in ERP system.
  • Posted Customs & Border Protection charges.
  • Balanced statements for two financial institutions.
  • Developed extra invoicing procedures for packages sent to Amazon.
  • Arranged payments for vendors.

AR ACCOUNTANT/HR MANAGER

Chicology INC.
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Prepared and presented financial statements on a monthly and quarterly basis efficiently.
  • Generated checks to ensure prompt pay disbursement.
  • Guaranteed timely completion of tasks for the accounting department.
  • Confirmed appropriate GLs used in API/AR entries.
  • Maintained weekly updates of AMZ Vendor orders on NAV and AMZ Vendor website.
  • Compiled and submitted sales tax data every quarter.
  • Ensured timely replenishment of essential office supplies.
  • Ensured accuracy in reconciliation of intercompany ledgers.
  • Facilitate efficient handling of payroll processing.
  • Generated weekly sales reports for Ecom team.
  • Dispatched shipping documents to forwarders upon request.
  • Ensured accuracy in CBP cost assessments.
  • Reviewed and verified accuracy of forwarder invoices.
  • Gathered and compiled essential documents for executive use.
  • Facilitated coordination for Kcal's yearly financial audits and installment processing.
  • Managed onboarding tasks by inputting employee information into databases.
  • Conducted routine checks on bank accounts to identify any unusual transactions.
  • Ensured deposit readiness of checks such as FedEx payments.
  • Handled wiring to Evashin and Whole Space vendors.

Staff Accountant

Robert Half Staffing Agency
03.2025 - 06.2025

Sourced out to the following companies:

LINC HOUSING

Treasury Accountant (Converted to FT employee 06/2025)

  • Monitor and provide daily cash position reports to management.
  • Review and release cash advances, payables, and ACH/check positive pays.
  • Manage online banking.
  • Oversee online banking access, set up accounts for new users, and modify access for existing users.
  • Monitor and reconcile allocated cash for specific projects and special purposes monthly.
  • Oversee the accurate and timely recording of bank transactions.
  • Perform weekly reconciliation of disbursements related to Predevelopment, Construction, and stable property advances.
  • Monitor, validate, and set up automatic transfers.
  • Responsible for the bank reconciliation process.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of approved automatic transfers.
  • Monthly reconciliation of interest earned and banking fees.
  • Assist in the setting up of new bank accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and industry standards
  • Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Education

AA - Accounting

CERRITOS COLLEGE
Norwalk, Ca
05.2020

BA - Business Administration, Computer Applications

BETHANY COLLEGE
Lindsborg, Ks
05.2022

MBA - Accounting

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
05.2024

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Implementation
  • Data Analysis with Pivot Tables
  • Excel VLOOKUP Expertise
  • Financial Audit Assistance
  • Preparing Financial Statements
  • Payment Processing
  • Check Processing
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliation
  • Invoice processing
  • Month-end closing
  • Journal entries
  • Yardi

Future Goals

I want to further my knowledge and expertise in accounting by getting my CPA license

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Robert Half Staffing Agency
03.2025 - 06.2025

AR ACCOUNTANT/HR MANAGER

Chicology INC.
04.2024 - 03.2025

AR ACCOUNTANT/ORDER PROCESSING ASSISTANT

Chicology INC.
08.2022 - 04.2024

BA - Business Administration, Computer Applications

BETHANY COLLEGE

MBA - Accounting

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

AA - Accounting

CERRITOS COLLEGE