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Garrett Jones

@garrettjones1

Finance and tax-focused student using advanced Excel and SQL to deliver accurate cost reporting and compliance insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance/accounting role where I can use advanced Excel and SQL to improve cost reporting, forecasting, and compliance—turning operational data into clear decisions and measurable controls.

I’m a business administration (accounting) student with a 3.9/4.0 GPA and coursework across Intermediate Accounting I & II, Business Analytics I & II, Income Tax, and Accounting Information Systems. I’ve been recognized with multiple merit and scholarship honors, including being ACU’s sole PCAOB Scholarship Recipient.

In my experience, I combine strong analytics with hands-on financial controls: at Turner Construction Company, I support finance operations and cost reporting for a $6B Google hyperscale data center project through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and invoice/expenditure review. I’ve also strengthened compliance and reporting at Ernst & Young (National Diversified Tax Intern) and Chike Nutrition (Operations & Logistics Intern), and as a Primetime FEC Manager/Lead Technician, I built Excel-based reporting for 5,000+ equipment transactions and trained 25+ employees to maintain audit controls and reduce revenue leakage.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Intern

Current

Turner Construction Company

May 2026 - Present (2 months)

Supported financial operations and cost reporting for a $6B Google hyperscale data center project, assisting with budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis. Reviewed subcontractor invoices and project expenditures and helped track cash flow and forecasted project costs to flag budget risks.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Cost Reporting Purchase Order Monitoring

Current

Manager/Lead Technician

Current

Primetime FEC

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Developed Excel-based reporting to monitor 5,000+ equipment transactions, reducing financial discrepancies and reinforcing audit controls. Conducted inventory audits and compliance procedures, and supervised/trained 25+ employees to improve operational accountability.

Excel reporting Financial Reporting Compliance Team Supervision Training

Operations & Logistics Intern

Chike Nutrition

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Analyzed operational datasets in Excel to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy of financial reporting. Partnered with finance and accounting to strengthen compliance controls during system implementation and supported evaluation of a 3PL platform aligned with tax and financial reporting standards.

Excel Data Analysis Financial Reporting Compliance System Implementation Third Party Logistics (3PL)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Abilene Christian University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

2025 -

Grade: Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

Activities and societies: Coursework: Intermediate Accounting I & II, Business Analytics I & II, Income Tax, Accounting Information Systems.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. Completed coursework including Intermediate Accounting I & II, Business Analytics I & II, Income Tax, and Accounting Information Systems.

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Transferred; Department of Philosophy. Honors Society; Ethics and Law; Minor in Philosophy.

Completed a term of coursework at Texas A&M University and later transferred. Studied Philosophy and earned recognition through relevant honors and society involvement.