Jessica Lower
Delray Beach,Florida
Summary
Experienced financial management and accounting professional with 6+ years of driving positive company growth. Proven expertise in implementing best practices for accounting and financial management, leading teams to success. Dedicated to improving processes and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
LOKATION REAL ESTATE
Pompano Beach, FLORIDA
12.2021 - Current
- Competent in conducting research on local markets, zoning regulations, taxes, financing options to provide accurate information to customers
- Prepared and guided clients through contracts, escrow paperwork, and deeds
- Guided and assisted buyers or sellers throughout entire transaction process
- Proficient in preparing detailed contracts and documents related to real estate transactions.
Accountant
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
Pompano, FLORIDA
11.2021 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable, assisting with transactional-level tasks
- Implemented new accounting systems that improved efficiency while maintaining accuracy of data
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Franchise Owner - Accounting Management- Realtor
HOTWORX
Boca Raton, FLORIDA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed extensive knowledge of franchise operations and industry standards
- Analyzed financial data such as income statements, balance sheets, budgets to make sound decisions regarding operational investments and growth initiatives
- Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
- Recruited and trained high-quality staff, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated business paperwork such as contracts, employee files and tax submissions with good organizational skills.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses to foster community support and drive foot traffic to the franchise location.
- Organized successful community events promoting the franchise''s brand to drive increased awareness and customer engagement.
- Successfully resolved customer issues with diplomacy and professionalism, ensuring repeat business from satisfied clientele.
Project Specialist
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
Pompano, FLORIDA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets for large-scale projects
- Prepared comprehensive reports outlining progress against goals for each assigned project
- Provided technical support during the implementation of new software applications
- Performed quality assurance checks on deliverables prior to submission for approval
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Increased revenue recognition by diligently reviewing contracts to ensure accurate billing of time, materials, and expenses.
- Developed customized reports for management that provided valuable insights into key performance indicators related to project billing.
Accounts Payable Specialist
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
Pompano, FLORIDA
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared and processed accounts payable reports and vendor check runs
- Proficiently maintained and reconciled vendor accounts, processed payments in a timely manner, and resolved discrepancies
- Ensured that all vendor invoices were properly coded before being approved for payment
- Assisted with year-end audit process by providing necessary documentation for auditors upon request
- Expertly managed the full cycle of accounts payable processes from invoice entry to payment processing
- Generated month-end reports on accounts payable activity as requested by management team
- Verified accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, vouchers, and other documents prior to entering them into the system
- Provided customer service support by answering questions about outstanding payments or account balances via phone or email.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager
PARTRIDGE EQUITY GROUP
Pompano Beach, FLORIDA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy of all invoices and payments
- Provided guidance and assistance to other departments on accounting matters
- Liaised between the company and external auditors during audit process
- Created detailed reports for management review on a regular basis
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Palm Beach State College
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Process Improvement
- Driven and Determined
- Attention to Detail
- Account Reconciliation
- Contract Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
Certification
- Real Estate License
- Notary Public
Timeline
Project Specialist
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
03.2023 - 09.2023
Real Estate Agent
LOKATION REAL ESTATE
12.2021 - Current
Accountant
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
11.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
11.2021 - 03.2023
Franchise Owner - Accounting Management- Realtor
HOTWORX
08.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager
PARTRIDGE EQUITY GROUP
08.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Palm Beach State College