Jennifer Westcott
New Bern,NC
Summary
Efficiency-driven clerical team member with demonstrated abilities in managing files, organizing records and coordinating paperwork. Devoted to enhancing team performance with smooth administrative support. Proficient MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, 3E Financial Software, Spendmap Purchasing Software, ASIS, CCIS, and NCAWARE user.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Firm Accounting Support Specialist
Ward And Smith, P.A.
New Bern, NC
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintains clean and organized files by keeping accounts receivable records up-to-date.
- Processes payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee expense vouchers and client statements.
- Communicates with clients to reconcile invoice payments.
- Use accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Purchasing Agent for all 5 offices.
- Processing of all Accounts Receivables to include posting cash, checks, and credit cards for 5 large offices.
- Elevated customer satisfaction levels through prompt resolution of billing issues and effective communication skills.
- Enhanced financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automated systems.
- Facilitated year-end closing procedures, coordinating efforts across departments for a seamless process.
Deputy Clerk
Clerk Of Court
New Bern, NC
11.2011 - 09.2021
- Tracked internal legal documents and verified submittal to Clerk's office for signature and execution to comply with predetermined guidelines.
- Performed specialized clerical and administrative work.
- Reviewed, prepared, and processed criminal and civil cases including misdemeanors, infractions, divorces, child custody and small claim cases.
- Processed cases, produced records, and maintained case files in the court room during court sessions.
- Assisted Attorneys and Legal Assistants with case filings, procedures and case information.
- Read and comprehended legal documents.
- Answered the general public's questions concerning their cases both past and present.
- Answered multiline phones assisting the public with Clerk of Court information as well as specific division information.
- Prepared and published weekly court calendars for District and Probation Court.
- Managed a high volume of public interaction, effectively communicating both verbally and in writing, fast, accurate data entry.
- Use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, ASIS, CCIS and NCAWARE.
Skills
- Court proceedings, customer service, data entry, extensive knowledge of legal documents, monthly reconciliations, month-end reports, payment processing, file and database management, inventory control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge, month-end documentation, bank reconciliation, expense reports, GL accuracy, collections and invoice processing, inventory management, purchase orders organization
Timeline
Firm Accounting Support Specialist
Ward And Smith, P.A.
11.2021 - 07.2024
Deputy Clerk
Clerk Of Court
11.2011 - 09.2021
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