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Jake Larsen

Rogers

Summary

Government Finance professional with nearly ten years of experience in the public sector, looking to continue specializing in the field. Current areas of expertise include training and developing, public records management, accounting, and perpetuating the values of public service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance & Utility Billing

City Of Otsego
09.2022 - Current

Reconcile and prepare deposits of all payment receipts for the entire organization, also serving as back-up City Accountant in designated functions. Prepare and maintain various reports including aging reports, general ledger updates, tax assessments, and accounts payable/receivable billing registers. Assist with annual audit and budget planning by providing relevant documentation and recommendations for improvement.

Human Resources/Payroll Assistant

City Of Treasure Island
10.2021 - 06.2022

Completed a bi-weekly employee payroll utilizing various 'Tyler Solutions' and Microsoft Office software, and using said programs to both audit and report other tax information such as 941's and any exemptions or garnishments. Processed personnel, financial, and benefits transactions with accuracy, completeness, and compliance with labor contracts, organization rules and procedures, while meeting deadlines. Maintained comprehensive (public & confidential) personnel records for employees, in accordance with retention requirements, while performing notary services for staff.

Senior Tax Technician

Pinellas County Government
08.2019 - 10.2021

Performs advanced and complex Tax Rolls work, such as researching, verifying, creating payment plans, and collecting real estate, personal property and tourist development taxes. Prepares, coordinates, and provides structured classroom and/or on-the-job training and mentoring within assigned areas of responsibility and prepares and completes In-House Training checklist and reports. Acts as an expert interpreting bankruptcy, delinquent property, or tourist development laws and regulations to professionals and institutions, such as accountants, mortgage companies, realtors, etc.

Finance Operations Clerk

City Of Elk River
02.2014 - 03.2019

Handled share of the finance bookkeeping, such as daily deposits, till balancing, ledger updating, inventory management, and tracking accounts receivable/payable for business operations. Remained up to date on municipal finance, public safety, and controlled substance laws, policies, and best practices, while employing unshakeable ethics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Public Policy

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
12.2013

Skills

  • Public Notary Commission in Minnesota & Florida
  • Typing Speed of 90 WPM and 100% Accuracy
  • Member of Florida Records Management Association
  • Accounting Accuracy of 999% (Organization Average 903%)
  • Experience Using SharePoint, Microsoft Office Products, Various Finance Systems Including Tyler Solutions, Civic Systems, Banyan Solutions, etc
  • IT Fundamentals Certification Through CompTIA

Timeline

Finance & Utility Billing

City Of Otsego
09.2022 - Current

Human Resources/Payroll Assistant

City Of Treasure Island
10.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Tax Technician

Pinellas County Government
08.2019 - 10.2021

Finance Operations Clerk

City Of Elk River
02.2014 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Public Policy

North Dakota State University
Jake Larsen