Tobi Jones
Sherwood ,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant and highly adaptable business owner with 15+ years of experience in QuickBooks management, financial oversight & client relations. Specialist in full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, payroll processing for diverse business models, and reconciliation. Committed to delivering accurate financial data, streamlining operations and delivering expert level communication.
Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Track record of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Surface Renew
10.2023 - Current
- Execute monthly financial closings, including the generations profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to provide management with actionable fiscal insights.
- Direct the AR aging process and lead collection efforts for delinquent accounts, significantly improving organizational cash flow and liquidity.
- Coordinate the preparation of year-end financial workpapers for CPA review, ensuring seamless tax filing and regulatory compliance.
Owner/Operator
The Cleaning Ladies of Little Rock
01.2012 - Current
- Founded and scaled a residential service enterprise through targeted networking and strategic market positioning.
- Oversee all aspects of business finance, including tax preparation, payroll, and inventory management via Google Workspace and QuickBooks.
- Established rigorous service standards and documentation protocols to ensure consistent client satisfaction and retention.
Office Manager
Surface Renew
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Orchestrated daily administrative operations and optimized vendor relations to ensure cost-effective procurement of essential supplies.
- Authored comprehensive corporate policies and provided critical data analysis to facilitate the creation of annual operating budgets.
Customer Service Representative
Surface Renew
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Engineered and deployed a high-efficiency scheduling and filing system.
- Managed primary client relations and master scheduling, serving as the lead facilitator for conflict resolution and service coordination.
Data Entry Clerk
Surface Renew
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained and optimized QuickBooks Online databases.
Owner/Operator
Golightly’s
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Founded a jewelry brand and spearheaded its successful transition to a managed multi-channel digital marketing campaigns and product.
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting, maintaining complete transparency over operational costs and profitability.
Administrative Assistant II
UofA Little Rock – Physical Plant
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed departmental documentation and served as a key liaison between administrative staff and technical teams to ensure seamless operational flow.
- Maintained high-volume filing systems and databases, ensuring data integrity and rapid retrieval for university-wide reporting and compliance.
- Streamlined office workflows by implementing organized tracking systems for internal requests and departmental communications.
Accounting Tech II
UofA Little Rock – Physical Plant
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed complex departmental accounts and processed high-volume accounts payable/receivable transactions in strict adherence to university and state guidelines.
- Performed monthly ledger and bank account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the Physical Plant’s operational budget.
- Facilitated internal audit preparations by maintaining meticulous digital and physical financial records.
Administrative Assistant I
CARTI – St. Vincent’s
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Orchestrated patient scheduling and check-in processes in a high-volume medical environment, prioritizing accuracy in sensitive data entry and insurance verification.
- Provided comprehensive support to clinical staff, including managing professional correspondence and maintaining medical records in strict compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
- Served as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries, ensuring a high standard of service and professional coordination across departments.
Education
BBA - Business Analytics
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARSkills
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Audit & Tax Compliance
- Operational Leadership
- Policy Development
- Process Coordination
- Budgeting
- Reconciliation
- Compliance Support
- Systems Optimization
- Client Engagement
- Database & Records Management
- Growth Strategies
- Quality Assurance
- E Commerce
- Marketing & Sales
- Monthly journal entries
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Surface Renew
10.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Surface Renew
12.2021 - 10.2023
Customer Service Representative
Surface Renew
04.2020 - 12.2021
Data Entry Clerk
Surface Renew
12.2019 - 04.2020
Owner/Operator
Golightly’s
01.2014 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
The Cleaning Ladies of Little Rock
01.2012 - Current
Administrative Assistant II
UofA Little Rock – Physical Plant
01.2009 - 01.2012
Accounting Tech II
UofA Little Rock – Physical Plant
01.2004 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant I
CARTI – St. Vincent’s
01.2002 - 01.2004
BBA - Business Analytics
University of Central Arkansas