Jarod Van Buren
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Accounting professional with four years of experience in job cost and General Ledger preparation and reporting. Performed an array of duties and tasks from implementing new accounting systems and procedures, to performing and completing yearly and monthly account reconciliations and closures. Extensive experience working in multiple ERP systems like Vista, Resman, and Quickbooks, while having proficient experience in Microsoft and Google applications. Outgoing and driven worker that thrives in complicated and detailed tasks and projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Accountant
Mark-Taylor Residential Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Managed daily cash flow processes, including wire transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations for multiple client accounts.
- Enhanced portfolio performance by conducting thorough financial analysis and research on various investments.
- Provided and entered journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Financial management of ten or more properties/entities in a given portfolio.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Contributed to policy development, recommending changes to improve financial procedures and controls.
- Implemented new software system for more efficient financial reporting, significantly reducing manual data entry errors.
- Managed tax preparation tasks, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Corporate Staff Accountant
Rummel Construction Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Used Microsoft Excel to calculate profitability, solvency and liquidity of specific companies.
- Used Viewpoint software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Entered all new jobs and associated info into Viewpoint for Accounting purposes.
- Prepared and posted journal entries and special bills with guidance from staff accountants.
- Assisted Controller with Arizona transaction privilege tax on various jobs.
- Compiled and recorded information needed for OCIP reporting.
- Handled month end reconciliations for all major accounts.
Accounts Payable Specialist/Staff Accountant
Morgan Taylor Homes
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Quickbooks financial management system.
- Assisted controller with year-end financial audits.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Skills
- ERP systems & Microsoft Office expertise
- Year-end & Month-end closing preparation & management
- Income tax compliance
- Financial statement preparation
- IFRS compliance
- Third party mapping and integration into existing ERP system
- Intercompany billing and account reconciliation
- Preparation & compliance of internal & external audits
Accomplishments
- Achieved a significant reduction in AP responsibilities by introducing new payment applications like Zego and Henri for electronic payments and refunds tasks.
- Collaborated with team of ten or more people in the development of implementing and mapping of new ERP systems.
References
Jacqueline Walker
Senior Operations Executive, Taylor Morrison
Cell: 602-754-0145
Email: jacquer.walker@hotmail.com
Notes: Worked as Purchasing Director for Morgan Taylor Homes during my duration of employment. Currently works at Taylor Morrison as Senior Operations Executive.
Chase Overby
Applications Engineer, Arizona State University
Cell: (480) 772-0025
Notes: Worked as a an engineer for multiple ERP systems while employed at Mark-Taylor Residential.
David Herr
CFO, American Fence Company
Cell: (480)-388-1525
Note: Worked as CFO for Morgan Taylor homes during my duration of employment.
Timeline
Portfolio Accountant
Mark-Taylor Residential Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Corporate Staff Accountant
Rummel Construction Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist/Staff Accountant
Morgan Taylor Homes
05.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
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