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Jennifer Charles

Anderson,MO
Jennifer Charles

Summary

Analytical Vice President of Finance possessing in-depth knowledge of cost control, budgeting and financial accounting. Proficient in JDE Enterprise One, Microsoft Office, Intuit QuickBooks, Docufree, DocuSign, among others. Detail-oriented and precise professional offering 16 years of experience leading and coordinating various financial activities such as capital project management and financial review.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Miller Zell, Inc.
Atlanta, GA

VP of Finance
03.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage Accounting Staff, Controller, Director of Financial Planning, AP, AR, Sales Tax, Collections
  • Financial Audit Completed with Zero Adjustments - 5 years
  • Corporate Income Tax RFI
  • GL Review and Reconciliation
  • Month and Year End Close
  • Variance Analysis on Balance sheet and Income statement accounts
  • Project Analysis, Project Costing and Budgeting
  • Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities.
  • Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
  • Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
  • Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.

Holmes & Robinson, P
Carrollton, Georgia

Staff Accountant
06.2008 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Monthly and Quarterly Tax Preparation
  • Corporate and Individual Tax Preparation for multiple institutions
  • Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly Financial Statements for multiple businesses
  • Government Audit Financial Statement Testing - local governmental required State Audits
  • Annual Reconciliation of small business financial integrity
  • Established business acumen with trusted clientele through knowledge of accounting principles and tax impact

Sani-Line Sales, Inc
Carrollton, Georgia

Bookkeeper
08.2004 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Accounts Payable, reduced vendor spend and increased cash flow
  • Accounts Receivable, managing cash applications and cash flow reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Inside Sales (review of commissions and payout)
  • Inventory Management and reconciliation
  • Established record for seamless and timely Period End Reconciliation

Education

University of West Georgia, AACSBI – The Association To Advance
Carrollton, GA

Bachelors of Business Administration from Accounting
12.2009

University Overview

Collegiate Schools of Business International, GPA: 3.42

University of West Georgia, Richards College of Business - AACSBI
Carrollton, GA

Masters of Business Administration
12.2016

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

  • Member of Betta Gamma Sigma

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School – AACBSI

Masters of Accounting
09.2020

University Overview

GPA: 3.8

Skills

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Variance Analysis
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Corporate Tax planning and analysis
  • Audit Preparation and Response
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of business and GAAP
  • Microsoft Office; QuickBooks; Mas200; JD Edwards; Concur; Intelligent Audit; Docufree, TripActions, Docusign, Quickbooks

Timeline

VP of Finance
Miller Zell, Inc.
03.2010 - Current
Staff Accountant
Holmes & Robinson, P
06.2008 - 08.2009
Bookkeeper
Sani-Line Sales, Inc
08.2004 - 06.2008
University of West Georgia, AACSBI – The Association To Advance
Bachelors of Business Administration from Accounting
University of West Georgia, Richards College of Business - AACSBI
Masters of Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School – AACBSI
Masters of Accounting
Jennifer Charles