Hillary Booton
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Seasoned accounting and administrative team member looking for advancement. Rooted in the belief that hard work and determination will lead to fulfillment both personally and professionally . My grandfather had a saying that “If you are too big to do the small jobs you are too small to do the big jobs.” This is a motto I have chosen to live by both professionally and personally. A dedicated and hardworking determined employee looking for the next opportunity to both contribute to a team and grow my personal skill set. I am committed to give 100% in everything I do.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
O'Brien Construction Company
Troy, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Payroll Specialist
Utica Community School District
Utica, MI
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of sick leave program.
- Employed error identification and audit tools to effectively resolve payroll discrepancies.
Elementary School Administrative Assistant
Utica Community School District
Utica, MI
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved parent teacher connections.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with parents and students, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Implemented communication strategies relying on relationships and collaboration that strengthened school efficiencies .
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce inefficiencies.
Elementary School Administrative- Attendance
Utica Community School District
Utica, MI
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
Substitute Teacher, Para, Office Assistant
PESG
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Accounting Clerk
Pellegrino, Masi and Associates P.C
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Built and professionally developed highly competent team of accounting professionals.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Prepared reports for upper management detailing key financial metrics
- Investigated and resolved internal accounting variances to keep records current.
Education
BS - Business Administration
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2003
Skills
- Collaboration
- Clerical Support
- Computer Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Financial Statements Expertise
- General Ledger Accounting Expertise
- Budgets and Forecasting
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Accountant
O'Brien Construction Company
01.2022 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Utica Community School District
03.2021 - 02.2022
Elementary School Administrative Assistant
Utica Community School District
09.2019 - 03.2021
Elementary School Administrative- Attendance
Utica Community School District
01.2016 - 09.2019
Substitute Teacher, Para, Office Assistant
PESG
01.2014 - 01.2016
Accounting Clerk
Pellegrino, Masi and Associates P.C
01.2004 - 01.2007
BS - Business Administration
Wayne State University
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