James Martin
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Detail oriented accounting professional with over 6 years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, federal compliance, and general ledger management with an operating expense focus. Skilled in overseeing multimillion dollar accounts, applying both international and U.S. accounting standards, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Proficient in ERP systems and process improvements, with a track record of serving as a liaison between finance and non-finance and domestic and international teams through system administration, clear documentation, and staff training to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Examiner II
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted financial examinations to ensure compliance with state regulations and policies for the National School Lunch Program
- Assessed schools' compliance with government regulations for capital expenditures
- Helped create tools and processes to streamline the verification of fund balances from Sponsors
- Assisted Sponsors with financial compliance requests as needed
Staff Accountant
Syniverse Technologies LLC
10.2021 - 11.2025
- Deployed ERP tools (SAP, Oracle BI) to gather, analyze, and document financial data for $2M+ monthly
- Led implementation of ASC 842 lease accounting standards using LeaseAccelerator in 2023, ensuring compliance for over $10M in annual lease expenses
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline accrual processes, achieving 52% reduction in unnecessary entries
- Created step-by-step documentation for recurring journal entries, empowering non-accounting and international staff to actively support the month end close process
Audit Staff
Carr Riggs Ingram
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported a team of senior accountants during audits for municipalities and schools, delivering data for GAAP compliant financial reviews
- Deployed Excel and SQL tools to compile and document audit data
- Counseled clients in resolving financial discrepancies during audit preparation and IT control evaluations (SOC 1/SOC 2).
- Assisted in training clients on financial documentation processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2020
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliations
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle BI
- Process documentation
- Team collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Financial Compliance
- Prioritization & Deadline Management
- Staff Training & Development
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Relationship Building & Team Collaboration
- Customer Service & CrossDepartment Support
Timeline
Financial Examiner II
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
11.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Syniverse Technologies LLC
10.2021 - 11.2025
Audit Staff
Carr Riggs Ingram
06.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Auburn University
Honors & Activities
- Beta Alpha Psi, Member | 2018 - Present
- Dean's List | Auburn University, Fall 2017