Jamal Robertson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Steadfast Accounting professional familiar with managing multimillion-dollar business operations. Successfully optimizes frameworks and cultivates cohesive teams to meet and exceed financial goals. Excellent reporting, record keeping and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Frontline Response
01.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic financial planning, aligning budgets with organizational goals
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, minimizing risk
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, optimizing cash flow
- Conduct detailed financial analyses, enhancing decision-making
- Streamline financial processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency
Staff Accountant
Frontline Response
11.2023 - Current
- Processed payroll and ensured tax compliance
- Managed company budget and general ledger
Accountant II
Global Payments
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed account reconciliations and maintained the general ledger
- Processed payroll while ensuring tax compliance
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and statements
- Utilized advanced financial software to enhance reporting accuracy
Senior Accountant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely transactions
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports, meeting strict compliance standards
- Conducted payroll reconciliations and ensured tax obligations were met
- Reviewed and analyzed lease agreements and amortization schedules
- Monitored compliance with Uniform Guidance Audit requirements
Contract Employee
Vaco
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked as a contract employee performing accounting and auditing tasks for clients
- Conducted compliance audits of taxpayer records, preparing detailed reports
- Reviewed financial data for regulatory adherence and accuracy
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations to maintain accurate records
- Streamlined billing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Controls Associate
Warren Averett
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted internal and external audits with minimal supervision
- Assisted clients in identifying process improvements and optimal strategies
- Participated in IT and SOC audits, verifying compliance and risk mitigation
- Maintained quality client relationships and delivered timely reports
Internal Audit
Motion Industries
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted with financial reviews and assurance testing for over500 locations
- Delivered detailed audit reports to upper management, addressing compliance gaps
- Conducted closing conferences with branch management
Accountant
Alabama Power Company
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported accounts receivable processing, managing deposits up to $1 million
- Processed engineering payments and handled customer service inquiries
- Utilized various financial systems for accurate payment processing and recordkeeping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.2017
Skills
- Financial Planning and Reporting
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Payroll Processing and Compliance
- Tax Regulations and GAAP Compliance
- Financial Software Proficiency (Sage, QuickBooks, Oracle, McLeod)
- Process Improvement and Internal Controls
- Stakeholder Relations and Communication
- Audit
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Investment analysis
- Internal controls
- Revenue recognition
- GAAP compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Organizational skills
Awards
Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Nu Lambda Chapter, Recipient,2014 African American Scholarship at University of North Alabama, Recipient,2016 Inroads Emerging Leader Award for Birmingham Metro Area
Timeline
Director of Finance
Frontline Response
01.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Frontline Response
11.2023 - Current
Accountant II
Global Payments
05.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Accountant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2021 - 05.2023
Contract Employee
Vaco
08.2020 - 04.2021
Controls Associate
Warren Averett
09.2019 - 05.2020
Internal Audit
Motion Industries
12.2017 - 09.2019
Accountant
Alabama Power Company
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting
University of North Alabama
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