Kenneth Jackson

Processes accounts payable/receivable, records daily transactions, and maintains the general ledger. Reconciles accounts and prepares monthly financial reports while supporting payroll and grant expenditure tracking.

Followed provided lesson plans, delivered instructional content, and maintained classroom discipline in line with school policies. Took attendance, supervised students, and ensured safety procedures and confidentiality of student records.

Researched grant opportunities and supported drafting, editing, and submission of grant applications while maintaining grant documentation and databases. Managed due diligence, monitored grant timelines, and supported pre-award, award, and post-award reporting and compliance.

Conducted door-to-door canvassing to engage voters and encourage participation in elections.

Developed and implemented financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts, and monitored financial performance to identify improvement and cost-saving opportunities. Managed accounting, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, cash flow, audit coordination, and finance team leadership.

Assisted the President and Clerk with maintaining the village budget, balancing day-to-day operations, collecting taxes, and performing general accounting. Participated in monthly Village Council meetings by providing reports and answering questions from trustees.

Entered and categorized transactions and managed client communication while providing customer service. Supported office tasks and worked on process improvements to make daily work more efficient.

Oversaw cash flow planning, prepared and reviewed budgets, and supported accounting and general ledger operations. Produced weekly through annual reports to monitor and optimize cash flow and liquidity.

Performed door-to-door canvassing to engage voters and encourage participation in upcoming elections. Answered questions on registration and voting procedures, documented voter concerns, and updated canvassing data in real time.

Conducted door-to-door canvassing to encourage voter participation and provided information on voter registration and voting procedures. Recorded canvassing data using provided technology and supported outreach through coordination and phone banking when required.

Conducted door-to-door canvassing to engage voters and encourage election participation. Used provided materials, answered voter questions, recorded canvassing data with technology, and supported campaign outreach through training and phone banking when needed.

Managed multiple grant and housing programs, including emergency solutions grant and permanent supportive housing, and administered Southwest Michigan United Way funding. Maintained grant compliance and standard operating procedures, managed HMIS, designed coordinated entry for Berrien County, and managed grants in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and federal acquisition regulations.

Prepared and analyzed accounting information and produced financial reports including balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Reconciled discrepancies, maintained accounting controls and security, processed payments, and ensured compliance with applicable financial legal requirements.

Earned a Notary Public certificate through NNA.

Completed a Bookkeeping certification via QuickBooks Online.

Earned a B.A. in Community and Human Services with a minor in Accounting from Siena Heights University.

Earned an Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Music at Lake Michigan College from 2017 to 2019.