A. Deyon Jones, Sr. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As Sr. Grant Accountant, I manage the accounting and financial reporting for all grants and sponsorships; Responsible for reviewing and overseeing all grants and contractual agreements, maintaining the database and fiscal records. Heavily involved with financials and General Ledger Accounting and various aspects of Month End Close. With a commitment to supporting the Mission, the Vision and the Values of the Georgia Aquarium!• Plans, Organize, and coordinates the centralized accounting and financial reporting for the GA Aquarium grant portfolio including budgeting, forecasting, variance analyses, and estimating any carry over of funds from year to year.• Research issues, prepare invoices/billings and collect funds for the support of fund expenditures• Prepare or Assist in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports.• Coordinate with key personnel at all levels of the Organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with budget and applicable guidelines and deadlines.• Develop positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and associated journal entries.• Gather support and compile year-end reports and analysis necessary for the yearly audit• Heavily involved with Month End Close including variance explanations and financial analytics on actual vs budget and month over month

Overseeing Inventory Management process, maintaining subledgers and performing ad hoc analysis; ensuring compliance with processes and GAAP. Accurate and timely preparation of reporting to the Controller and CFO.Primary Responsibilities:• Inventory Planning and Reconciliation with a focus on process improvement• Prepare asset/liability, revenue, and expense entries.• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.• Preparing Financial Statements and analytical reports• Budget to Actual analysis• Assist with 10Q and 10K quarterly and annual support for financial statement audits.• Assist with 842 Leases and Right of Use asset calculations.• Freight Valuation Calculations including Accrued Freight and Advanced Shipping Costs• Assist with Stock comp, including timely RSU Vestings and calculations for payroll.

Contributes as an integral member of deadline driven team. Collaborates with multiple departments including A/P, Legal, Internal and External departments to provide detailed General Accounting services.• General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, and Month end Accruals • A/P Analysis and resolution; Liaise between vendors, operations and A/P on G/L issues.• Resolve accounting discrepancies and variances; Clearing of aged inventory received but not vouchered. • Analyze HUB plants for potential unrecorded liabilities, code according to PO; share finding with BU Controller• Provide evidence and explanation of controls to internal and external audit groups as needed.• Provide training on processes, procedures and department expectations as a Senior member of team.• Balance Sheet Reconciliations – Using BST and Blackline, review GL and reconcile AP, AR and Intercompany GL accounts.• Intercompany Reclassification of holding accounts. Research using Triple I (Intercompany Invoice Inquiry) to identify and reclass entries to correct GL Accounts.Month-end close (4 Day Close): Prepare schedule of Accruals, including Temporary Labor Accruals, Legal Accruals – For the purpose of reporting invoices posted but not yet approved, and Monthly variance analysis and preparation of Utility Accruals Prepare Commissions Rebate entries to help offset sales expense. Open PO reporting and booking accruals for items not received. Reclassifyng of P&L departments based on verify worksheets.

Contributed as the single point of contact for all things related to Accounts Receivables and maintaining accurate accounting records, using QuickBooks and Excel as primary work tools. Cross trained to effectively demonstrate an ability to step in when needed. • Prepare Monthly Bank and Broker Investment Reconciliations. Assist with monthly closing activities including Accruals, Journal Entry preparation and Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts. • Asset Portfolio management, often purchasing and liquidation as directed using FIFO. Prepare Financial Statements, Treasury reports and Solvency Analysis• Processing All Premium deposits and payments for all companies we manage. Monitors Accounts Receivables and coordinate collections. Daily check deposits and cash applications for Operating and Non-Operating accounts via Checks, Wires and credit card processing, ensuring timely and accurate payment posting• Prepare 1099’s and 1096’s Annually. Prepare premium and state tax returns as required for Risk Retention Group and the Captives. Preparation of account analysis and year-end reporting for annual auditing. Liaise with external auditors, tax accountants and clients.• Assist with Accounts Payable functions as needed.

Internal Promotion

Added value by providing pertinent and reliable financial services with a commitment to data integrity with efficiency and innovation. Resolved months of backlogged work, restoring order and organization. Reduced and maintained unmatched inventory from 10 million to less than 2 million. • Accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payments for distribution and external mailing. Managed daily accounts with the help of accounting software.• Experienced establishing and processing using Letter of Credits in addition to checks, wire transfers and ACH to facilitate payment in international trade. 3-Way and 2-Way matching for stock and non-stock items.• Assistance with monthly closing activities including Journal Entry preparation, Balance sheet account reconciliation and preparation of account analysis and year-end reports for annual auditing.• Supervision of vendor accounts, maintaining files, establishing dependable relationships and reconciliation of vender statements and resolving discrepancies

Greater Atlanta Area

Added value by creating procedural documentation in order to create uniformity and transparency. Also, implemented processes and strategies which led to improved department efficiency and immediate recognition for Team of the Quarter. Additionally, advocating for Team Building and internal Relationship Building resulting in improved relations between departments.• CPE A/R Certified. EDI processing, daily cash/check deposits and cash applications processing for Operating and Non-Operating accounts via Lockbox, Wire transfers and credit card processing.• Run applicable aging reports and collaborate with multiple departments to provide financial analysis and support to the finance team.• Assist management with month end balancing, and cash close reconciliation. Maintained detailed spreadsheets and documentation of events. • Analyze short pays and chargeback disputes to further research and investigate any other payment irregularities. Working knowledge of Sales and Use Tax rules & regulations.• Treasurer and Volunteer Board Member for Mizuno Action Committee, serving as advocate to encourage and empower employees to add value to the company by sponsoring activities and event planning to increase employee morale and encouraging civic awareness.

Atlanta, Ga

Added value to the company by providing Leadership, Guidance and stellar customer service. Maintained the integrity and organization of department data. Essentially, shouldering a great responsibility during times of crisis and provided ongoing training to ensure processes were consistent. • Provided delegation and training of responsibilities, Point of contact for billing inquiries, invoicing, deduction/allotment verification and payment processing. B2B and soft collections.• Full Cycle A/R, mid-month and month end balancing; cash close reconciliation with frequent Host analysis, Variance analysis/reporting and deduction management.• Daily cash/check deposits and cash applications for Operating and Non-Operating accounts via Lockbox, Wires and credit card processing, ensuring timely and accurate payment posting.• Review and verify eligibility files from Core FTP, HTTPS/FTP sites; update LOA/Term status from remits. Update payment deduction schedule logs; Process batches summary

Greater Atlanta Area

Added value to the department by being an exemplary leader and statistical top performer; earning multiple recognitions for incentives, attendance, and customer satisfaction. Using sound judgment and decision making was instrumental in cutting losses, identifying risk factors, and minimizing fraud. • Project Management, lead representative in multiple Citizens/Lynk platform conversion projects. Bank Liaison; maintaining high level of client confidentiality.• Reviewed merchant processing to ensure revenue and mitigate losses. Make time sensitive judgments and conduct fraud investigations regarding credit card transactions.• Completed certified training to recognize money laundering practices. Top incentive performer for production, quality standards, and attendance.

Greater Atlanta Area

Added value to the company by providing leadership and guidance. Managed team productivity by establishing goals, providing coaching, action plans, and monitoring development to ensure team and individual goals were in line with MCI’s objectives and productivity standards.• Team leader, supervised team of 17 individuals, responsible for team motivation, performance and quality assurance. Leads and directs the work of others.• Effectively and efficiently handled high volume supervisor and escalated level requests via telephone and E-mails daily.• Proven ability to plan and accomplish goals with experience and judgment. Daily record keeping, maintained production reports and processed credit audits.

Bs, Business Administration, Accounting

Mba