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Jared Norton

Madison,USA

Summary

Jared Norton is a detail-oriented self starter with broad experience in general ledger accounting, human resources, and community outreach.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

General Ledger Accountant

Yoh / V2X
10.2023 - Current

General ledger accountant of an international aerospace company who works with multiple departments and upper management to produce materially correct financial statements.


- Reconciles dozens of general ledger payroll accounts on a monthly basis

- Reviews variances in payroll withholdings and claims to insure completeness and correctness

- Recommends, creates, and processes manual journal entries

- Works with coworkers and upper management on ad hoc projects

- Adjusts labor hours weekly

Business Manager

Mississippi Journalism and Education Group
03.2023 - 10.2023

Business Manager who operated as the sole internal accountant for a nonprofit media startup.


- Allowed company to bring accounting entirely in-house within three months of my arrival

- Worked with upper management and outside auditors to complete the 2022 audit

- Maintained Accounts Payable

- Managed payroll (including benefits and taxes) for all employees

- Reconciled checking accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Staff Accountant

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
09.2021 - 03.2023

Staff Accountant who worked directly with the company's Controller and CFO.


• Reduced monthly close-out from twenty days to thirteen days

• Managed Human Resources: processed weekly time-sheets, coordinated open enrollment events, adjusted monthly insurance billings, and onboarded employees

• Oversaw Bi-Monthly Payroll: adjusted employee deductions, prepared 401(k) deductions and payouts, paid out state and federal payroll taxes, and worked with the home office to process payroll at the bank

• Reconciled checking accounts, investment accounts, and general ledger accounts

• Processed all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and remittance

• Reconciled monthly expense reports and credit card receipts

Director of Youth Ministries

Grace Chapel Madison
09.2019 - 09.2021

Program Director of a small church who was focused primarily on relationship building and community outreach.


Accountant / Auditor I

Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control
09.2018 - 09.2019

Accounts Payable Clerk who worked with the rest of the accounting department to effectively purchase and distribute alcohol throughout the state of Mississippi.


- Reduced accounts payable aging from 90 days to 15 days

- Handled client side communication: processed customer complaints in real time, located missing shipments, and assisted with taxpayer access

Education

Bachelors of Science in Accounting -

Belhaven University
05.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Payroll
  • SAGE Intacct
  • Quickbooks
  • US GAAP
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Monthly Close
  • Audit Preparation
  • Budgeting

Timeline

General Ledger Accountant

Yoh / V2X
10.2023 - Current

Business Manager

Mississippi Journalism and Education Group
03.2023 - 10.2023

Staff Accountant

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
09.2021 - 03.2023

Director of Youth Ministries

Grace Chapel Madison
09.2019 - 09.2021

Accountant / Auditor I

Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control
09.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelors of Science in Accounting -

Belhaven University
Jared Norton