Kenlinzo J. Jackson
McDonough,GA
Summary
An experienced Financial Management professional in budget, accounting, finance, personnel administration, and supervising seeking a challenging position that creates an opportunity to successfully assist in having a positive impact while supporting the organization missions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Advisor
US Army
Fort Gillem , GA
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Performed full range of the Agency Operations Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for Army Visa Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC); Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) for DTS
- Coordinated and performed a ten percent minimum audit of approved vouchers; Determined deficiencies; Prepared 11-2 quarterly audit reports for Internal Review of the Managers Internal Control Program (MICP)
- Served as Supervisor for the Comptroller section supporting and providing administrative oversight to the Resource Management Office supporting over 1700 Soldiers.
- Provided technical advice and guidance on funding requirements; trained/mentored budget 80 personnel in financial and interface systems
- Responsible for establishing management and internal controls; managed the Government Travel Charge Card program; creates requests in GFEBS and assigned roles.
- Paired with Financial Chiefs on funding review, briefed using MS Teams Online/Virtual Presentation, Group Video Call or Screen to Screen Meeting; Prepared financial reports
Finance Manager
US Army
Mountain View, CA
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Supervised 10 finance team members, presented innovative ideas to improve company accuracy.
- Provided technical advice on Reserve Pay and Allowances, incentives, and mobilization to commands and units within the 63D Readiness Division geographical area.
- Conducted and coordinated professional level training nationally to commands and pay POC's through USAR Pay Workshops both financial and operational
Senior Budget Analyst
USAR Legal Command
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided Resource Management support to a one-star command, with a budget exceeding $12 million. Distributed and certified funds, analyzed budget execution in Operations and Maintenance, Army Reserve (OMAR) and Reserve Personnel, Army (RPA) appropriations
- Approved purchase request for Government Purchase Cardholders
- Fund certifier for over $500,000 worth of Purchase Orders with Contracts, MIPRS in GFEBS
Account Manager
DFAS
Indianapolis, IN
03.2004 - 05.2013
- Processed unique and general pay transactions and administrative changes to services member pay account
- Compared personnel data to financial data using MS Excel to determine accuracy.
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.
Personnel Admin Clerk
USMC, Division Personnel Administration Center
Camp Lejeune, NC
04.1999 - 08.2003
- Performed personnel and general administrative duties utilizing manual and automated information systems to prepare documents, and maintain personnel records.
- Organized and maintained payroll. Monitored logs and work records to track and manage reports.
- Prepared Miscellaneous Military Pay Order/Special Payment Authorization. Processed Group Life Insurance; Prepared Service Record Book.
- Provided supervision, leadership, insight and mentoring to a section of 20 individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Troy University
Troy Online05.2024
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Columbia College
COLUMBIA, MO12.2010
Skills
- Finance and Accounting
- Microsoft Office
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Defense Joint Military System
- Defense Travel System
- Regulatory Requirements Adherence
- Managers Internal Control Program
- Analytical and Organizational Skills
- Financial Systems
- Adaptable, Honest and Dependable
- Employee Training
- Professionalism
- Funds distribution
- Payroll Processing
- Data Entry
- Multitasking
Additional Information
CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional 05/2020 Defense Financial Management Certification 02/2017 Master Leader Course Leader Certification 02/2018 Senior Leader Course Certification 10/2015 Advance Leader Course Certification 04/2012 Financial Management Specialist Certification 04/2004 Personnel Administration Certification 06/199
TRAINING
Resource Management 3rd MCDS Workshop 11/2021 Planning Program Budget Execution 4 Hours Seminar 10/2016 Budget Management Course 12/2015 Microsoft Office course 10/2004
Timeline
Financial Management Advisor
US Army
08.2020 - 04.2023
Finance Manager
US Army
06.2017 - 08.2020
Senior Budget Analyst
USAR Legal Command
06.2013 - 05.2017
Account Manager
DFAS
03.2004 - 05.2013
Personnel Admin Clerk
USMC, Division Personnel Administration Center
04.1999 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Troy University
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Columbia College
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