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Zion Oden

@zionoden

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I support accurate financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and analysis for finance and accounting teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst role where I can apply my foundation in financial reporting, budgeting, account reconciliations, financial modeling, and data analysis to support accurate, efficient reporting.

I've supported financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and account reconciliations at QPS Construction while working with the Controller and Financial Analyst across approximately 30 employees.

At Ducommun Incorporated, I reconciled inventory cycle counts, analyzed daily accounting reports, and supported year-end closing activities including account reconciliations and financial statement review. I bring a detail-oriented approach to accurate recordkeeping, compliance, and process improvement.

I'm building on my finance degree from Cal State Long Beach and pursuing a Master of Architecture focused on construction. I'm seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst role where I can apply financial modeling, Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Research Intern

Woodbury University

Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)

Assisted faculty in reviewing and evaluating over 40 graduate-level research papers and assignments. Constructed over 15 physical prototypes to support research on kiln manufacturing processes and conducted material testing using clay-based modules.

Research Prototyping Materials Testing Documentation Academic Standards

Accounting Clerk

QPS Construction

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)

Supported budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and account reconciliations for approximately 30 employees. Reviewed 75–100 financial, compliance, and contract documents per month and collaborated with the Lead Financial Analyst to streamline workflows.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Account Reconciliation Compliance Process Improvement

Accounting Intern

Ducommun Incorporated

Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 (2 months)

Conducted monthly cycle counts of over 200 inventory items, reconciling discrepancies and reducing variances. Analyzed daily accounting reports involving 100+ transactions and supported Senior Accountants in year-end closing activities.

Inventory Management Account Reconciliation Data Entry Financial Statements Year End Close

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Woodbury University

Master of Architecture, Architecture

2025 -

Pursuing a Master of Architecture with a concentration in Construction, expected to complete in July 2025.

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Grade: 3.5

Activities and societies: Dean's List (Spring 2023), Catalyst for Change Scholarship

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, awarded in May 2024. Recognized on the Dean's List and recipient of the Catalyst for Change Scholarship.