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Jonathan Covington

Bellevue

Summary

Meticulous Accountant with 6 years general ledger accounting, cost accounting, and business software experience. Successful at Balance Sheet and P&L review, discrepancy research, and correction for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent, and focused professional.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

DevCo Residential Group
06.2022 - 02.2025


  • Enforced cost accounting GAAP procedures for 10+ entities by maintaining interdepartmental communication and clear guidelines for the AP team
  • Led monthly financial close processes across multiple entities creating standardized GLs to improve legibility and reduce the time needed for financial review by leadership
  • Designed and implemented reporting processes, empowering stakeholders to quickly access accurate and specific financial information including an improved project census spreadsheet that allowed for accurate job-costing practices across the company's projects
  • Partnered with auditors to establish clear expectations, ensuring seamless audit processes and minimizing operational disruptions by roughly 10%
  • Managed multiple cash accounts, delivering real-time data that enabled agile and informed financial decision-making by leadership
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and improve accuracy, fostering a culture of effective communication and operational alignment


Senior Staff Accountant

Stradling Law
07.2018 - 06.2022


  • Mentored and trained new staff accountant, allowing senior leadership to focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring consistent performance within the team
  • Provided guidance on recording best practices to produce clear, reliable account ledgers supporting informed executive decisions
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by coordinating annual audits, preparing tax returns, and managing business licenses
  • Administered and reported on the owner's investment partnership accounts, equipping senior executives with insights to drive critical investment strategies.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of California Riverside
06-2018

Skills

  • Cost Accounting - GAAP - Financial Analysis - Accounting Software Proficiency - Budgeting - Problem solving - Attention to detail - Communication - Organization - Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Qualifications

Experienced in cost accounting and various accounting and Microsoft software

Relationship-Driven professional focused on the big picture

Life-long Pokemon enthusiast



Timeline

Financial Accountant

DevCo Residential Group
06.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Staff Accountant

Stradling Law
07.2018 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of California Riverside

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