Jessica Whittenton
Austin
Summary
Experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant with expertise in inventory accounting, revenue recognition, COGS analysis, and month-end close. Streamlined processes and strengthened internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP. Collaborated effectively across functions to support audits and drive data-informed decisions, enhancing efficiency and financial visibility across the organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior General Ledger Accountant
GTS Technology Solutions
Austin
07.2024 - Current
- Manage full‑cycle GL functions, including inventory valuation, revenue recognition, and COGS, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Prepared and reviewed 40–60 monthly journal entries and 15 account reconciliations, ensuring accurate month‑end close results.
- Identified and resolved $250K+ in inventory and revenue discrepancies, improving reporting accuracy.
- Reduced month‑end close timeline by 10–15% through process improvements and tighter cross‑department coordination.
- Partnered with AP/AR teams to streamline invoice processing and payment application, enhancing on‑time collections by 8%.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing documentation and variance explanations, achieving zero audit findings.
Lending Operations Analyst
A+ Federal Credit Union
Austin
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Analyzed lending data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities, improving portfolio visibility and reporting accuracy.
- Enhanced loan processing accuracy by 12% through improved data validation and cross-functional communication.
- Implemented automation solutions to reduce manual processing time by 20% and eliminate recurring data errors.
- Built and maintained dashboards in Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint, increasing stakeholder reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Managed accounting analytics, reconciliations, and variance analysis for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Conducted marketing campaign analysis that contributed to a 15% increase in customer acquisition.
Consumer Real Estate Processor II
A+ Federal Credit Union
Austin
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with underwriters and loan officers to accelerate approval timelines, reducing average processing time by 10%.
- Maintained 99% documentation accuracy rate through rigorous review and quality control.
- Processed 40–60 mortgage applications monthly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated regularly with borrowers and stakeholders, enhancing customer satisfaction scores.
Auditor II
Texas State Auditor's Office
Austin
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted audits of state agencies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and financial standards.
- Identified control weaknesses and discrepancies, leading to 5–10% increase in agency compliance.
- Prepared audit reports with findings and recommendations utilized by senior leadership for corrective action planning.
- Collaborated with audit teams and agency personnel to streamline audit procedures, reducing cycle time by 12%.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01-2019
Skills
- General Ledger Management
- Month‑End Close
- Journal Entries
- Revenue Recognition
- Inventory Accounting
- COGS Analysis
- Fixed Assets
- Variance Analysis
- Bank Reconciliations
- Audit Support
- Financial Reporting
- Excel (Advanced)
Timeline
Senior General Ledger Accountant
GTS Technology Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Lending Operations Analyst
A+ Federal Credit Union
11.2022 - 06.2024
Consumer Real Estate Processor II
A+ Federal Credit Union
04.2021 - 11.2022
Auditor II
Texas State Auditor's Office
01.2020 - 04.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Texas Tech University