Jeffrey Gordan
Littleton,CO
Summary
Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Total Fertilizer Construction, LLC
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2020 - Current
- Adhered to company guidelines for cash register operations including proper opening and closing procedures.
- Followed up on customer requests or concerns in a timely manner.
- Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently utilizing POS systems.
- Handled money, checks, credit cards, gift cards, returns and other forms of payments in accordance with established procedures.
- Performed price checks for items requested by customers when needed.
- Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answers to questions, and handling complaints or issues.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
Accountant
Autawash
Denver, CO
05.2020 - Current
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
Sales Clerk
Sam's Club
Lonetree, CO
09.2019 - Current
- Followed up on customer requests or concerns in a timely manner.
- Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently utilizing POS systems.
- Handled money, checks, credit cards, gift cards, returns and other forms of payments in accordance with established procedures.
- Performed price checks for items requested by customers when needed.
- Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answers to questions, and handling complaints or issues.
Owner
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Highlands Ranch, CO
10.2006 - 08.2024
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
- Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Implemented operational procedures to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase restaurant sales.
- Ensured compliance with health codes, safety regulations, and other applicable laws.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Controller
The Bailey Company
Golden, CO
03.1981 - 10.2006
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Kent State University
Kent, OH06-1972
Accounting
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, COSkills
- Year-end close
- Quickbooks expertise
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Journal Entries
Accomplishments
- spent two years in India serving in the Peace Corps
Affiliations
- huge hockey fan with season seats since 1995
Timeline
Accountant
Total Fertilizer Construction, LLC
10.2020 - Current
Accountant
Autawash
05.2020 - Current
Sales Clerk
Sam's Club
09.2019 - Current
Owner
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
10.2006 - 08.2024
Controller
The Bailey Company
03.1981 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - History
Kent State University
Accounting
University of Colorado Denver
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