JAMESON BEAR
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Cumberland Furnace,TN
Summary
Accounting Manager with 3.5 years of experience. A problem-solver and analytical thinker with a resourceful approach to financial management. Able to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic solutions. Experienced in managing financial records, overseeing grant budgets and invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Dedicated to accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2024 - Current
- Remain responsible for duties that were assigned as Accounting Associate.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting processes.
- Lead a team of three accounting professionals in achieving department goals for Accounts Payable while fostering a positive work environment.
- Developed and improved new financial reporting procedures for the college Foundation to streamline the process.
Accounting Associate
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Responsible for capital projects and equipment, including tagging equipment, performing annual inventory and updating disposed assets
- Responsible for preparing quarterly Foundation Financial Statements
- Responsible for reconciliation and preparation for Foundation Endowment Accounts
- Assist in Accounts Payable duties including problem solving complex issues
- Assist in preparing year end financial statements for the college
- Responsible for Grant Billing, Reconciliation, Budget Management, and other various duties related
- Responsible for college monthly purchase card reconciliation and audits
- Responsible for Business and Finance dynamic forms creation and management
- Responsible for monthly financial opening and closing procedures in Banner
- Responsible for managing and updating college's finance website
- Responsible for reconciliation and payment of various third party student fees
- Involved in various committees such as Employee Engagement, Accessibility, and Collaboration
- Current co-lead on a special project for event booking management and room reservation revamp
- Responsible for developing and hosting quarterly Finance Training and Q&A sessions for the college faculty and staff
- Assist in other various related duties as assigned
Multi-Store Manager
Follett - Nashville State Community College Bookstore
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2009 - 07.2021
- Primarily responsible for operations of sales, goods margin, inventory, and expense controls for a $3.5 million dollar bookstore
- Continuously kept payroll under budget for five locations, overseeing an average of 15-20 employees
- Responsible for overseeing and maintaining Accounts Receivable for college bookstores which consisted of over one hundred accounts and thousands of customers
- This consisted of invoicing, credits, billing and payment follow up, and monthly reconciliation and variance research
- Responsible for review and analysis of monthly corporate purchase reports to review all incoming invoices, credits, and expenses
- Responsible for all communications to vendors and accounts for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
Athens, AL 08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
Athens, AL 01.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN 01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN 01.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Banner
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Invoicing
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Financial Records Management
Financial Statements Preparation
Staff Management
Business Forms Management
Month-end reporting
Certification
CPA License, Tennessee, Currently pursuing CPA licensure after graduation from Athens State University.
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
08.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
Nashville State Community College
03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
01.2022 - 12.2023
Accounting Associate
Nashville State Community College
07.2021 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nashville State Community College
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Computer Information Technology
Nashville State Community College
01.2017 - 05.2021
Multi-Store Manager
Follett - Nashville State Community College Bookstore
07.2009 - 07.2021
CPA License, Tennessee, Currently pursuing CPA licensure after graduation from Athens State University.
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