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Octavia Henry

Chief Accountant at Jefferson County Commission

Octavia Henry has a diverse work experience in the field of accounting. Octavia started their career as a Fixed Asset Accounting Clerk at Regions Financial Corporation in 2005, where they processed a high volume of fixed asset invoices and maintained accurate records. Octavia then became a Staff Accountant (General Ledger), assisting in the timely closing of the general ledger and preparing financial statements and reports. In 2012, they transitioned to the role of Staff Accountant (Reconciliation and Reporting), where they established and analyzed accounts on the Vector 8 reconcilement system.

After working at Regions Financial Corporation, Octavia joined the City of Tarrant- Tarrant Electric Company in 2013 as an Accountant. Here, they managed the work of clerical employees, handled day-to-day operations of the Electric Department, and maintained complete sets of accounts. Octavia also worked at the Jefferson County Department of Health in 2016 as an Accountant, responsible for closing the general ledger and managing the Fixed Asset system.

Octavia'smost recent position was as Chief Accountant at the Jefferson County Commission, where they directed and coordinated accounting and financial activities, ensured compliance with reporting requirements, and implemented accounting controls and policies. As Principal Accountant, they reviewed financial statements, allocated funds, and reviewed bank account reconciliations.

Overall, Octavia Henry has a solid background in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting, fixed asset management, and general ledger operations.

Octavia Henry earned their Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Virginia College, where they attended from 2003 to 2007. Octavia later pursued a Masters in Accounting at Strayer University-Maryland, studying from 2008 to 2010.

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Timeline

  • Chief Accountant

    October, 2017 - present

  • Principal Accountant

    January, 2017