JAMES E. LONG
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Financially and operationally driven accounting professional with expertise in financial reporting, analysis, accounting procedures, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, bookkeeping and month end closing procedures. Noted for work ethic, integrity, decision-making, problem solving, being proactive, building relationships both internal and external, energetic and completing projects on time.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
The Peregrine Fund - Non-Profit
11.2022 - Current
- Perform accounting and execute cash management functions, supporting world-wide bookkeeping Including A/P, A/R, GL Maintenance, reconciliation, international wire transfers and financial reporting
- Oversee the currency conversion from international transactions
- Owned monthly analysis of GL reconciliation and perform adjustments as needed
- Reconcile and compile receipts for 55 company credit cards
- Maintain vehicle asset ledger and year end depreciation
- General ledger accounting with understanding of prepaids and accrual entries
- Review and analyze accounting information and present analysis to CFO
- Maintain Grant programs financial integrity
- Intercompany/International reconciliation.
Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper
Online Accounting LLC-Accounting Firm
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for 18-25 clients, all performing accounting/bookkeeping functions from all over the United States; including accounts payable/receivable, sales tax, bank and credit card reconciliation, payroll processing and monthly, quarterly and year end financials
- Communicate with clients on a weekly or monthly basis regarding financials and improvement recommendations
- Implemented Over/Under billing for Contractor/Construction clients
- Maintained asset ledger and recorded depreciation on quarterly basis
- Handled any bank discrepancies or any other issues the client was concerned about
- Month End process and Balance Sheet reconciliation.
Assistant Controller
Boise Co-op
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable personnel
- Perform accounting and bookkeeping functions, supporting two grocery stores, liquor store and pet store with a combined sales revenue of $42 million a year
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Internal auditing by store and departments
- Monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
- Explained financial matters with store and department managers to better assist them with performance
- Filled in as interim CFO for 6 months after their termination
- Monthly reporting to board of directors on finances of the company
- Filled as store manager of the main store for 3 months and still performed role as Asst Controller.
Grocery Manager/Coordinator
Boise Co-op
01.2016
Store Manager
Rite Aid Drug Store
01.2014 - 01.2015
Hardlines Manager
Dick’s Sporting Goods
01.2012 - 01.2014
Business Owner-Retail Sporting Goods Store
Stadium Sporting Goods
01.2009 - 01.2012
Store Manager
Joe’s Sports, Outdoors and More
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Owner – Retail Book Store
Boise Book and Gift Company
01.2005 - 01.2007
Business Owner – Retail Sporting Goods Store
The Sports Zone
01.1998 - 01.2005
Store Manager
Longs Drug Stores, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.1998
Education
Graduate -
Manteca High School
Manteca, CaliforniaAssociate of Arts Degree -
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CaliforniaSkills
- Financial Management
- Analyzing Financial Data
- General Ledger
- Best Practices and Processes
- Cash Management
- Attention to Detail
- Strong IT Skills
- QuickBooks
- Sage 50
- Abila-MIP
- Communication
- Team Player
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
- Accounts receivable management
Timeline
Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
The Peregrine Fund - Non-Profit
11.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper
Online Accounting LLC-Accounting Firm
12.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Controller
Boise Co-op
11.2016 - 12.2020
Grocery Manager/Coordinator
Boise Co-op
01.2016
Store Manager
Rite Aid Drug Store
01.2014 - 01.2015
Hardlines Manager
Dick’s Sporting Goods
01.2012 - 01.2014
Business Owner-Retail Sporting Goods Store
Stadium Sporting Goods
01.2009 - 01.2012
Store Manager
Joe’s Sports, Outdoors and More
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Owner – Retail Book Store
Boise Book and Gift Company
01.2005 - 01.2007
Business Owner – Retail Sporting Goods Store
The Sports Zone
01.1998 - 01.2005
Store Manager
Longs Drug Stores, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.1998
Graduate -
Manteca High School
Associate of Arts Degree -
Monterey Peninsula College
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