Johnathan Gaston
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Entrepreneurial Accountant with expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Known for outstanding productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful business operations and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Operator
G&L Financial Solutions LLC d.b.a. BizBookz
Los Angeles, CA
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Competitively price and monetize products and services to comply with set profit margins.
- Implement sound infrastructure that could fully support operations, while remaining agile enough for growth.
Accounting Manager
Civil Clothing Inc.
Torrance, CA
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Spearhead financial operations and lead a team of four accountants to manage daily accounting activities for a company with $6 million in annual revenue.
- Analyzed costs and expenses for potential savings opportunities resulting in a annual savings of $17 thousand, a 92% reduction in merchant fees.
- Collaborated with Logistic and Production Managers to optimize manufacturing processes, to increase cash flow.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Planned, directed and monitored regulatory operations, tax reporting and audit compliance.
Accounting Assistant
Civil Clothing Inc.
Torrance, CA
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of organized and accurate filing systems for financial documents and records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring accurate payment and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports, and assist in financial analysis as required.
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Manage the day-to-day entries within QuickBooks, reconcile the bank account once a month, and improve my financial reporting skills.
Accounting Intern
Civil Clothing Inc.
Torrance, CA
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Processed invoices, payments, credit memos, and other accounting documents.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Generated reports using Microsoft Excel to track budget expenditures versus actual costs.
- Accurately inputted data into general ledgers under guidance of bookkeeper.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Supported accounting projects by coordinating files and updating tracking spreadsheets.
Accounting Intern
Ladahk
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Tracked and analyzed performance for retail, ecommerce, and consignment sales.
- Reconciled Factoring Accounts for optimal collections and reduction of Accounts Receivable.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and discrepancies.
- Assisted with month-end closing process, including preparation of accruals, prepaids, and other adjusting entries.
Investment Banking Intern
Equinox Capital
Century City, California
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Involved with in-depth market analysis.
- Created complex financial models for potential M&A transactions and valuations, and produced prospectuses.
- Performed valuations and other financial analysis, as needed.
- Researched and analyzed public companies in assigned sectors.
Education
Corporate Accountant Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA05-2025
QuickBooks Accountant ProAdvisor Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
National Association of State Board of Accountancy
Intuit Inc.03-2018
Associate of Science Transfer Degree - Business Economics And Accounting
El Camino College
Torrance, CA12-2017
Certification of Recognition - Successful Completion - 2014 Summer Transfer Program (STP)
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA08-2015
Certificate of Recognition - Successful Completion - 2015 Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Lite
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2014
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Budget Management
- Financial Data Analysis
- Staff Training and Development
- Financial statement preparation
- Quickbooks
- AP and AR management
- Financial Reporting
- Cost Reduction
- Payroll Management
Timeline
Owner & Operator
G&L Financial Solutions LLC d.b.a. BizBookz
06.2017 - 06.2024
Accounting Manager
Civil Clothing Inc.
01.2015 - 06.2017
Accounting Assistant
Civil Clothing Inc.
07.2014 - 01.2015
Accounting Intern
Civil Clothing Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2014
Accounting Intern
Ladahk
01.2014 - 03.2014
Investment Banking Intern
Equinox Capital
01.2014 - 03.2014
Corporate Accountant Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
Santa Monica College
QuickBooks Accountant ProAdvisor Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
National Association of State Board of Accountancy
Associate of Science Transfer Degree - Business Economics And Accounting
El Camino College
Certification of Recognition - Successful Completion - 2014 Summer Transfer Program (STP)
University of California - Los Angeles
Certificate of Recognition - Successful Completion - 2015 Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Lite
University of California - Los Angeles
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