Jewel Harper

About Jewel Harper

Experienced Accounting Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing, retail and medical device industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Business Process Improvement, and Training. Strong accounting professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) focused in Business Information Systems from Devry University.

Experience

1. Controller

   G.E. Schmidt Inc

   May 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Manages all accounting activities, including establishing GAAP-compliant policies, procedures, and internal controls-Ensures accurate and timely internal management reports (profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow projections, etc.)-Forecasts cash flow and manages daily cash requirements-Assists the CFO with preparing consolidated financial statements and coordinates month/year-end closing-Prepares and submits required financial data to external auditors, tax accountants, and lending institutions-Manages daily financial transactions, bank statement analysis, and account reconciliation-Maintains the integrity of the inventory mgmt system, including physical inventory, valuation, and cost analysis-Oversees billing, accounts receivable, and daily cash flow. Monitors collection activities and reconciles daily cash reports. Approves and manages customer credit lines and terms-Reviews vendor and company contracts, including purchase agreements, sales, risk management, and service contracts-Verifies legitimacy of all Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA)-Collaborates with sales and operations managers on cost accounting and continuous improvement opportunities-Manages banking relationships, including line of credit and credit card processing compliance-Oversees HR administration (onboarding, employee file maintenance, employee matter triage) in partnership with the HR partner-Assists in evaluating the financial aspects of employee benefit plans and advises management on insurance plans-Oversees internal payroll processing for accuracy of hours, deductions, and contributions-Provides leadership, supervision, and training to direct reports, including scheduling, workload monitoring, and performance evaluation-Acts as the primary point of contact for financial matters with all levels of management, including advising the President on operational financial aspects.

Education

• Devry University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Information Systems

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Payroll
• Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Gaap
• Accounts Receivable
• Hyperion
• Financial Reporting
• Budgets
• Microsoft Excel
• Internal Controls
• Journal Entries
• Data Entry
• Accruals
• Bank Reconciliation
• Oracle Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Process Improvement
• Cash Management
• Auditing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Fixed Assets
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• General Ledger
• Access
• Quickbooks
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Analysis
• Visio
• Training
• Financial Statements
• Oracle Discoverer