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Jennifer Chamberlin
Finance/Business Management
Edinboro,PA
Summary
Finance professional with a strong background in optimizing financial operations, enhancing compliance, and streamlining processes. Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial reports and collaborating with leadership to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
Certificate
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business & Finance Manager
Chamberlin Trucking
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
02.2009 - 03.2026
- Managed financial operations for family trucking business, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements, partnering with leadership to optimize procedures.
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for operational budgets and forecasts.
- Oversaw daily accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Tuition Management Specialist
Erie First Christian Academy
Erie, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with families to establish tailored tuition payment plans, applying grant payments and scholarships to support financial accessibility.
- Oversee the setup and maintenance of tuition accounts for enrolled families.
- Monitored tuition payments and followed up on delinquencies to ensure timely resolution, maintaining respectful communication with families regarding outstanding balances.
- Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, credit card accounts, bank deposits, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Performed month-end reporting to deliver insights on tuition revenue and financial status to the Board of Directors, supporting informed decision-making.
- Oversaw tuition assistance applications, ensuring compliance with guidelines and timelines.
- Prepare regular reports for EFCA leadership on tuition revenue and outstanding balances.
- Facilitated effective communication between EFCA administration and families on tuition matters, enhancing transparency and understanding. between EFCA administration and families regarding tuition-related matters.
- Identify, research, and set up educational choice programs that align with EFCA mission and standards.
Bookkeeper
Erie First Assembly of God
Erie, Pennsylvania
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports to provide insights for decision-making.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes in a timely and organized manner.
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts regularly.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial records and data entries.
- Collaborated with church leadership and finance team to streamline accounting operations, enhancing financial procedures.
- Assisted with audits and managed personnel files, insurance certificates, and W-9 forms to ensure compliance and organization.
Finance Office Manager
Trophy Shop Engravers
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Ensured accurate processing of vendor payments, purchase orders, A/R, invoices, A/P, and payroll to maintain financial integrity.
- Coordinated daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions to maintain updated receivables.
- Managed daily operations of office staff to ensure smooth workflow.
Administrative Account Executive, Commercial Lines
The HDH Group
Erie, Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Negotiated insurance contracts with clients, securing profitable outcomes for the company.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing to align client expectations with company offerings and maximize value.
- Developed strong client relationships to identify insurance needs and enhance client satisfaction.
- Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls, enhancing client loyalty.
- Provided training and support to clients, increasing product utilization and engagement.
- Achieved property and casualty license to enhance professional qualifications in the insurance sector.
Education
Accounting & Finance -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2018
Forensic Accounting -
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA01-2002
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Budget preparation
- Accounts reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- QuickBooks certification
- MS Office proficiency
- Google Suite proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Detail oriented
- Dependable leadership
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Ethical decision-making
- Confidentiality management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- Intuit Bookkeeping Certification
- QuickBooks Level 1
- QuickBooks Level 2
- QuickBooks Payroll
- Certified Fitness Instructor, Revelation Wellness
- Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM
Accomplishments
- Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success 2017-2018
Volunteer Experience
- Mystic Mountain Training Center, Treasurer, Board of Trustees 2017 - 2026
- Erie First Assembly of God, Ministry Support 2018 - Present
Timeline
Tuition Management Specialist
Erie First Christian Academy
10.2023 - 10.2024
Bookkeeper
Erie First Assembly of God
04.2019 - 05.2020
Finance Office Manager
Trophy Shop Engravers
01.2016 - 04.2019
Business & Finance Manager
Chamberlin Trucking
02.2009 - 03.2026
Administrative Account Executive, Commercial Lines
The HDH Group
08.2005 - 08.2010
Accounting & Finance -
Southern New Hampshire University
Forensic Accounting -
Edinboro University