Jennifer Barloon, MBA
Pleasant Hill
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 15 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for small to medium-scale organizations. Highly analytical, result-driven accounting specialist skilled at working quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Extensive knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks. Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Dwolla, Inc
03.2024 - Current
- Reconciles company and bank accounts each month as part of month-end process.
- Initiates over 500 client invoices each month.
- Maintains billing sheet to ensure correct invoice amounts.
- Help run operation controls to ensure accuracy of client accounts and transactions.
- Assists in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Analyzes financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Accountant
Dwolla, Inc
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Updated client billing based on new client contracts
- Reconciled company and bank accounts each month as part of month-end process
- Initiated over 500 client invoices each month
- Maintaind billing sheet to ensure correct invoice amounts
Accountant
Triplett Office Essentials
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Reconciled and processed vendor invoices
- Handled payables check runs
- Verified and billed ad specialty and print orders
- Processed over 100 daily accounts receivable transactions
- Handled accounts receivable collections when needed
Customer Service Supervisor
Triplett Office Essentials
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Provided excellent customer service to customers via face-to-face, telephone, email, and live chat interaction
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
- Assessed supplier profiles and analyze offers
- Saved over $10,000 annually using profitable purchasing strategies
- Monitored stock levels
Office Administrator
Business Performance Group
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted company accountant with basic accounts payable and receivable duties
- Received and processed online orders and coordinated payment
- Fulfilled and shipped over 50 orders placed by customers weekly
- Provided customer service to walk-in, electronic mail, and telephone customers
- Assisted with editing to scripts and training materials
- Coordinated travel and lodging for out-of-town customers
Office Manager
Berglund Sheet Metal, Inc
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Accounts receivable function including costing, invoicing, cash receipts, and customer files
- Accounts payable function including processing invoices and processing payments
- Handled weekly payroll function including time cards, payroll checks, and paying taxes for over 35 employees
- Handled general office support functions including phones, walk-in customers, employee files, and maintaining company files
Staff Accountant
The Bratney Companies
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
- Maintained accounts receivable customer files using Computer Guidance Corp Accounting System
- Carried out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines for two company divisions
- Communicated with customers via phone, email, or mail
Front End Supervisor
Executive Aviation
09.2007 - 03.2012
- Managed front end office
- Supervised front end office staff and work schedules for 10 team members
- Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, and other documents
- Managed basic accounts payable and receivable functions
Human Resources Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
05.2004 - 11.2008
- Prepared reports on staffing levels and status personnel at battalion level
- Processed and executed personnel service center level procedures and actions
- Typed correspondence and forms in draft and final copy
- Provided technical guidance and training to subordinates
Administrative Specialist
United States Army Reserve
11.2000 - 05.2004
- Prepared routine correspondence, messages, reports, and forms
- Handled incoming mail and messages
- Maintained and updated personnel files
- Provided technical guidance to clerical personnel
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Drake University
Des Moines, IA08.2020
Associate of Science Degree - Accounting
Rasmussen College
Eden Prairie, MN12.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Rasmussen College
Eden Prairie, MN12.2009
Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration/Travel and Tourism
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA05.2007
Skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High Level of proficiency in Google Workspace
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Quickbooks Online
- Month-End Close Process
- Skilled Multi-tasker
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Trained in ASC 606
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Sergeant (E5) in the United States Army Reserve
- Served during Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Completed ASC 606: Revenue Recognition training
Certification
- Notary Public, Iowa Secretary of State
- Excel for Office 365 - Data Analysis with PivotTables, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - September 2022
- Microsoft Excel for Office 365 - Part 2, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - August 2022
- Microsoft Excel for Office 365 - Part 3, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - November 2022
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Dwolla, Inc
03.2024 - Current
Accountant
Dwolla, Inc
03.2021 - 02.2024
Accountant
Triplett Office Essentials
11.2018 - 03.2021
Customer Service Supervisor
Triplett Office Essentials
09.2015 - 10.2018
Office Administrator
Business Performance Group
03.2015 - 08.2015
Office Manager
Berglund Sheet Metal, Inc
09.2014 - 02.2015
Staff Accountant
The Bratney Companies
03.2012 - 09.2014
Front End Supervisor
Executive Aviation
09.2007 - 03.2012
Human Resources Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
05.2004 - 11.2008
Administrative Specialist
United States Army Reserve
11.2000 - 05.2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration
Drake University
Associate of Science Degree - Accounting
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration/Travel and Tourism
AIB College of Business