Jane D. Norton
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Precise Accounts Payable Specialist with 24+ years of experience working with various business accounts. Skilled at fixing account and data discrepancies with professionalism and confidentiality. Proven history of resourcefulness, accuracy and extensive knowledge of Business Development, Accounting, Audit Support, Budgeting, Human Resource, Customer Service, Administrative Duties Experience Reconciling GL, Bank Accounts & Explanation of Variances, Managing & Preparing A/R, A/P, Payroll, GAAP & FAR, DFAR Compliance Knowledge, Aiding in Internal & External Audits, Supporting Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Closings, Tax Preparation, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist II
Holiday Builders
10.2022 - Current
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
- Streamlined productivity by decreasing time-wasting tasks and helping supervisors.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
Contractor, Bookkeeper
Guardian Mfg, Inc
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Perform, Help Accurately Reconcile A/R & A/P Accounts, Duties
- Research & Solve Discrepancies & Obtain Discounts
- Aid & Lead in Audits
- Accurately Record A/P Invoices, Receive Payment Authority, Apply Payments, Make Bank Deposits
- Problem Solve & Improve A/R, A/P & Payroll Processes, Nurture Relationships with Suppliers, Do Check Runs (Improved Process) & ACH Payments, Credit Card Reconciliations & Payments (Helped Streamline Process)
- Process Employee Expense Reports, Including Verification of Receipts, Coding & Payment
- Independently Prepare Payroll for Entire Company & Its Affiliates Utilizing Paychex & ACE
- Help Streamline Payroll Process
- Prepare All Payroll Reports for Management Cost & Budgeting Analysis & All GL JE
- Independently Reconcile 7 Bank Accounts Daily – Improved Reconciliation Process
- Act as Liaison Between Employees, Benefits Provider & Human Resource Department, Interview & Train Finance Employees, Help with Onboarding & Exit Paperwork, Procedures Directly with Employees & HR Department
- Professionally & Courteously Interact Daily with Auditors, Suppliers, Customers, Co-Workers, Business Providers, Other Aerospace Companies & Suppliers
Proprietor/Manager
Think Unique Creations, LLC
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed Successful Retail Business from Ground Up, Worked with Mission in Haiti
- Raised Tens of Thousands of Dollars for the Charity in Haiti
- Managed All Travel Arrangements, Expenses for Business Including International Travel & National & Local Shows
- Independently Performed All Accounting Functions Utilizing QuickBooks, POS Square & GAAP
- Solely Processed All A/R, A/P, Payroll, Inventory, Income, Expenses, Sales, Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Determined Annual Budget, Managed Operations Budget by Comparing Budget vs Actual Reports
- Managed All Human Resource Duties from Scheduling Interviews, Interviewing, Onboarding, Making Work Schedules, Training Employees, Exiting & Maintaining HR Compliance Policies
- Created, Managed All Store’s Operations, Party & Community Events, Marketing, Community Relationships & Customer Service to Create a Beloved Employer & Successful Small Business
Proprietor/Manager
Breezy Freezy Friends Ice Cream, LLC
04.2010 - 09.2013
- Established Ice Cream Truck Business
- Independently Performed Payroll, Inventory, A/R, A/P & GL Duties Utilizing QuickBooks & GAAP
- Reconciled All Bank Statements & GL Accounts
- Assisted CPA in Preparing Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Accounting Reports & Taxes
- Managed All Employees & Human Resource Duties from Scheduling Interviews, Interviewing, Onboarding, Making Work Schedules, Training, Exiting & Maintaining HR Compliance Policies
- Planned Events, Parties, Direct Communication with Community & Performed All Marketing
- Focused on Safety of Children and Providing the Best Experience Possible
Treasurer
Voted, Ice, Palmetto Presbyterian Church
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Performed All Accounting Duties Including All Financial Statements Utilizing QuickBooks
- Independently Completely Revised the GL Accounts to Specify Funding Expenditures to Better Internal Controls & Reporting
- Developed Annual Budget & Compared Actual vs Budget Expenses Utilizing Excel
- Worked with ADP for Employee Payroll Including Reconciliation, Tax Activities & Benefits
- Prepared & Presented Operational Reports to the Finance Committee Monthly & Church Annually
Accountant
Norton
12.1996 - 02.2009
- Performed All Accounting Functions for Various Businesses Including Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Sales & a Charity
- Successfully Grew Business from One Account to Several & Kept All Clients for 10+ Years
- Handled All A/R, A/P, Inventory, Payroll for Owners & 1099 Employees, Collections, Monthly & Quarterly Financial Statements Utilizing QuickBooks & Aided in Audits & Taxes with CPA
- Reported Directly to the Owners of the Businesses and the Founder of the Charity
Church Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Muirs Chapel United Meth Church
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Supported Outside CPA by Verifying Purchase Orders, Expense Reports, Petty Cash
- Ran Front Office, Answered All Calls, Emails, Distributed Mail for Staff, Screened All Visitors
- Managed Ministers’ Calendars, Travel, Schedules, Visitors, Calls, Emails & Correspondence
- Ad hoc Reports & Duties as Needed, Requested
- Scheduled & Managed All Meetings for Church & Outside Groups Using the Church Facilities
- Managed Report/Calendar of Sick &/or Hospitalized Members So Church Can Attend Their Needs
- Created, Printed & Distributed All Weekly Bulletins & Other Necessary Information/Communications
Cost Analyst II
Burlington Industries
06.1994 - 06.1995
- Summarized, Reconciled, Verified, Counted, Compared, Researched Discrepancies, Reported & Presented Inventory Budget vs Actual Data to Executives & Co-workers
Cost Analyst
Hercules, Inc, DOD Aerospace
05.1990 - 03.1994
- Determined & Evaluated Proposed Direct Materials & Direct Labor Hours vs Actual
- Direct Materials & Direct Labor Costs
- Helped Establish Budgets to Support Production, Cost Accounting Reporting & Negotiations with the Government Utilizing Knowledge of FAR & GAAP
- Monitored & Analyzed the Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC), &
- Significant Variances
- Estimated Risk Management Reserve (MR)
- Worked with Cost Accounting, Materials Management, Various Program Managers & Internal
- Management to Address Budget Analysis
- Aided & Attended DCAA & Other Government Agency Audits
Education
BS Degree - Business (Management & Marketing, Accounting)
Elon University
Skills
- Month-End Closings
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- General Ledger Posting
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Precision and Accuracy
- Resolving Discrepancies
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist II
Holiday Builders
10.2022 - Current
Contractor, Bookkeeper
Guardian Mfg, Inc
03.2022 - 08.2022
Proprietor/Manager
Think Unique Creations, LLC
02.2015 - 01.2018
Treasurer
Voted, Ice, Palmetto Presbyterian Church
12.2011 - 05.2013
Proprietor/Manager
Breezy Freezy Friends Ice Cream, LLC
04.2010 - 09.2013
Accountant
Norton
12.1996 - 02.2009
Church Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Muirs Chapel United Meth Church
09.1995 - 06.1996
Cost Analyst II
Burlington Industries
06.1994 - 06.1995
Cost Analyst
Hercules, Inc, DOD Aerospace
05.1990 - 03.1994
BS Degree - Business (Management & Marketing, Accounting)
Elon University
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