Justin Barnes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Focused Accounting Associate with 7 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with MIP & Netsuite. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. Extensive experience with reviewing the General ledger for accuracy . Payroll savvy with software such as Paycom and Paychex. I thrive well in a team work environment but I also value working alone once task are clear.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Associate
Education Development
Los Angeles, Ca.
08.2014 - Current
- Perform bank reconciliations, manage deposits, and prepare payroll and year-end journal entries
- Process payroll for client schools via Paycom and manage payroll deductions and retirement system eligibility determination
- Review and audit general ledger entries for accuracy (and balancing as needed)
- Prepare year-end journal entries including accruals and depreciation
- Assist with accounts payable services including reviewing and auditing vendor invoices, preparing check requests, monitoring financial activities, and aligning monthly spending with budgets
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare all financial reporting to the public chartering agencies of clients
- Prepare monthly financial statements for client schools
- Prepare information requested by auditors at year-end
- Be able to explain journal entries made
- Client Management:
- Directly interface with charter school clients to address inquiries and provide process guidance
- Train school site office managers on accounting procedures and internal controls
- Understand and be able to discuss the financial condition of all client schools served by team
- Assist in other business services related activities such as insurance renewals, compliance reporting, etc
- Visit client sites and assist on ad hoc or special projects as needed.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
Accounting Intern
Trinity International University Business Department
Deerfield, IL
01.2014
Education
Sample courses: Principles of Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL06.2014
II, Principles of Management - undefined
B.A. Degree - Business: Accounting
Trinity International university (TIU)
2014
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Precision and Accuracy
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Account Auditing
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Management
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Financial Closing Reports
Certification
Excel Profeceint Strategic Planning Relationship Building Business Plans Target Marketing Finance Management Performance Metrics Work Scope Definition Product Marketing Team Participation Professional Communications Staff Management Accurate Documentation Report Generation Multi-Project Management Team Motivation Entrepreneur
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Education Development
08.2014 - Current
Accounting Intern
Trinity International University Business Department
01.2014
Sample courses: Principles of Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Trinity International University
II, Principles of Management - undefined
B.A. Degree - Business: Accounting
Trinity International university (TIU)