Jeffrey Jerkins
James O'Hearn Accounting Inc
Hawthorne
1
Certification
50
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional experienced in managing general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial statements. Achieved compliance through accuracy improvements and discrepancy resolution. Collaborative leader focused on guiding teams and aligning efforts with organizational objectives, while effectively managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks. Compassionate Health Care Provider delivering effective patient care and managing diverse health needs, complemented by experience in pastoral care and community-building initiatives.
Work History
Accountant- Bookkeeper
16 Years- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules for review.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end closing processes with consistent accuracy.
- Managed general ledger entries and ensured accurate account reconciliations.
- Reviewed journal entries to maintain compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed financial records to identify discrepancies and resolve variances.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Coordinated tax preparation support and maintained required documentation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Did payroll and quarterly and yearly payroll reports to the state of Florida and the IRS.
- Did monthly and quarterly sales tax reports.
- Did non-profit applications for non-profit entities.
- Created and dissolve as needed new corporations and LLCs.
- Did monthly bookkeeping through QuickBooks for dozens of entities.
- Called the Florida Dept. of Revenue and the IRS in order to fix problems and issues that needed to be addressed.
Senior Pastor
16 Years 1 Month- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church's mission and vision.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Increased church membership by 300%.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan a master calendar of events.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Established and managed church budget of $100,000.00 /year.
Senior Pastor
2 Years 8 Months- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
Personal Health Care Provider
7 Years 7 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene routines
- Supported medication reminders and documented daily care activities accurately
- Prepared nutritious meals and followed prescribed dietary guidelines for clients
- Provided companionship and emotional support to promote client comfort and dignity
- Coordinated transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities
- Followed individualized care plans and adapted assistance to changing client needs
- Managed detailed documentation of patient care activities, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference or audits.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician instructions, reducing the risk of adverse reactions or complications.
Senior Pastor
11 Years 11 Months- Led worship services, delivering biblically grounded sermons aligned with church vision and teaching priorities.
- Directed pastoral care for congregants, providing counseling, prayer support, and crisis response.
- Oversaw ministry teams, coordinating volunteers, schedules, and service preparation.
- Developed discipleship programs that strengthened spiritual growth and member engagement.
- Collaborated with elders and staff to set ministry goals and improve church operations.
- Mentored leaders, equipping ministry volunteers with guidance, accountability, and support.
- Organized outreach initiatives that expanded community connection and church involvement.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Administered church programs, ensuring consistent communication, planning, and follow-through.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Established and managed the church budget of $100,000.00 per year.
- Increased annual giving by establishing robust stewardship campaigns, emphasizing the importance of financial commitment to ministry initiatives.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
- Helped create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Electrician
4 Years 1 Month- Installed commercial and residential wiring systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
- Diagnosed circuit faults, equipment failures, and control issues using testing instruments and technical schematics.
- Led preventive maintenance for panels, motors, lighting, and distribution systems to reduce service interruptions.
- Interpreted blueprints and wiring diagrams to complete new construction and renovation projects accurately.
- Repaired outlets, breakers, switches, and fixtures while maintaining reliable power delivery across facilities.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
Youth and Children's Pastor
1 Year 11 Months- Recruited, trained, and mentored volunteer teams for classrooms and events.
- Coordinated weekly services, lessons, and age-appropriate worship experiences.
- Directed children's ministry programs, aligning curriculum with church discipleship goals.
- Implemented child safety procedures for check-in, supervision, and secure environments.
- Developed parent communication plans supporting spiritual growth at home.
- Organized outreach events, seasonal programs, and family engagement activities.
- Designed special events like Vacation Bible School or Christmas programs that attracted newcomers while deepening connections within existing congregation members.
- Established partnerships with local schools to provide additional support for students outside of church programming.
- Organized successful fundraising events that supported various ministry initiatives within the Children's Ministry department.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Owner- Cut Grass, Tree Trimming, Landscaping
2 Years 9 Months- Oversaw mowing, edging, trimming, and seasonal property care for residential and commercial accounts.
- Directed lawn maintenance operations, ensuring consistent service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Managed scheduling, routing, and workload prioritization for crews and equipment.
- Maintained equipment readiness through inspections, repairs coordination, and preventive maintenance.
- Trained crew members on turf care standards, equipment use, and efficient work methods.
- Monitored budgets, supplies, and labor needs to support profitable business operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Electrical Apprentice
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted with troubleshooting circuits, fixtures, and equipment using multimeter and hand tools.
- Installed conduit, wiring, and electrical components under journeyman supervision.
- Followed electrical codes, safety procedures, and lockout/tagout practices on active projects.
- Pulled wire, prepared materials, and organized jobsite supplies for efficient daily workflow.
- Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to support accurate layout and installation tasks.
- Maintained clean work areas, tools, and equipment to reduce delays and hazards.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate tasks and resolve installation issues quickly.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
Salesperson
8 Months- Advised showroom customers on Honda models, features, and financing options to match needs with inventory.
- Conducted vehicle presentations and test drives to build confidence and support purchase decisions.
- Coordinated with finance and service teams to streamline delivery and ownership transition.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to strengthen trust and preserve long-term relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
Sales Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Advised customers on product features, pricing, and availability to support confident purchase decisions.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, preserving satisfaction and repeat business.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and cash-handling procedures.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays and restocked shelves to support visual standards.
- Recommended complementary products based on customer needs and store promotions.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Landscape Worker
10 Years 3 Months- Installed mulch, sod, and plant materials according to crew directions and design plans.
- Mowed lawns, trimmed hedges, and maintained clean edges for consistent property appearance.
- Operated landscaping tools safely while following equipment checks and site procedures.
- Removed debris, weeds, and fallen branches to keep work areas safe and orderly.
- Pruned shrubs and trees to support healthy growth and maintain landscape shape.
- Assisted crew with loading materials, moving supplies, and preparing job sites efficiently.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Maintained reliable workmanship while adapting to changing weather and project priorities.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Installed sod, seeded lawns, or hydroseeded areas for new turf establishment or lawn repair purposes.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
Stock Boy
2 Years 4 Months- Received, unpacked, and sorted incoming shipments for timely stockroom processing
- Replenished merchandise across sales floor to maintain organized, well-stocked aisles
- Rotated inventory using FIFO practices to reduce expired and damaged products
- Verified pricing, labels, and shelf tags for accurate product presentation
- Organized backroom storage to improve item location and inventory accessibility
- Participated in special projects like store remodels or holiday setups, contributing to overall success through teamwork and attention to detail.
- Ensured accurate pricing throughout the store by diligently updating price tags during promotions or markdowns.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries or directing shoppers to the appropriate department for assistance.
Education
No Degree - Christian Education
Pastoral Studies - Pastoring
Biblical Studies - Pastoral Studies
No Degree - Sales Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Bookkeeping
Financial statements
Financial reporting
General ledger entries
Tax preparation
Payroll processing
Quickbooks
Audit support
Data entry
Nonprofit accounting
Attention to detail
Customer relations
Data inputting
Equipment operation
Client support services
Emergency response planning
Health and safety compliance
Project budgeting
Customer account management
Cash handling
Electrical installation
Operational efficiency
Accomplishments
I was the the pastor three churches. The first went from 16 to 106 people in 12 years.
The second one went from about 20 people to around 55 people in 3 years.
The third church started from scratch and grew to about 60 people in 5 years. To God be the Glory!
Affiliations
Ministerial affiliations are with the Church of God based in Cleveland, TN.
Certification
I have certifications in the Church of God in ministry in advancing rank of:
Exhorter's Certificate
Licensed Minister
Ordained Minister
Ordained Bishop
Interests
On a personal nore
I like to do the following when I am NOT working:
Hunting (deer
duck
goose)
Shooting (pistols at targets)
Archery
Fishing
Hiking
Camping
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Traveling
Board games and card games
mostly with my awesome family!
Timeline
Accountant- Bookkeeper
James O'Hearn Accounting Inc
05.2010 - 05.2026Read More
Senior Pastor
Life Christian Fellowship
02.2010 - 03.2026Read More
Senior Pastor
Living Waters Church of God
09.2006 - 05.2009Read More
Personal Health Care Provider
Helping Hands Home Health Care
01.1999 - 08.2006Read More
Senior Pastor
Life Christian Fellowship
09.1994 - 08.2006Read More
Electrician
McDaniel's Electric
09.1994 - 10.1998Read More
Youth and Children's Pastor
Pompano Beach Church of God
09.1991 - 08.1993Read More
Owner- Cut Grass, Tree Trimming, Landscaping
A Cut Above Lawn Maintenance
11.1988 - 08.1991Read More
Electrical Apprentice
Joe's Electric
01.1988 - 05.1989Read More
Salesperson
Coral Honda
02.1987 - 10.1987Read More
Sales Associate
Montgomery Wards
11.1985 - 02.1987Read More
Stock Boy
Osco Drug
06.1983 - 10.1985Read More
Landscape Worker
Lee's Landscaping & Design
06.1976 - 09.1986Read More
Lee University
No Degree from Christian Education
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Church of God Ministerial Intern Program
Pastoral Studies from Pastoring
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Logos Bible College
Biblical Studies from Pastoral Studies
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Purdue Calumet University
No Degree from Sales Management
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Munster Highschool
High School Diploma
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