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Jewel Fruge

Franklinton,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Clerk

Arcosa Aggregates
09.2019 - Current
    • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
    • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
    • Applied proper codes to invoices and filed to keep records organized and easily searchable.
    • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
    • Prepared use tax spreadsheets for sales tax returns.
    • Prepared hauler pay and royalty payments.
    • Reconciled monthly vendor statements.

Accounts Payable Clerk/Human Resources/Safety Coordinator

Standard Gravel Company
12.2002 - 09.2019
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices and filed to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
  • Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
  • Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
  • Managed sales tax, MSHA, DOT, and workers comp insurance audits.
  • Performed on-boarding of all new hires along with providing MSHA training. Maintained MSHA records for all employees. Prepared quarterly MSHA reports.
  • Managed employee benefits - insurance, 401-k, personal time. I also handled all workers comp claims.
  • Prepared monthly sales and use tax returns.
  • Prepared and entered month-end journal entries.
  • Prepared quarterly DEQ reports.
  • Prepared payroll and hauler pay bi-weekly.
  • Maintained books for 3 additional entities owned by the Green family - reconciled bank statements, prepared journal entries, trial balances and prepared year-end books for the CPA.
  • Maintained records on all vehicles and kept their registrations up-to-date. Kept records on CDL drivers and assisted in acquiring permits.

Business Owner

S & M Fertilizer & Seed Co., Inc.
08.1993 - 12.2002
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Maintained inventory records.
  • Prepared quarterly tonnage reports for the state of Louisiana.
  • Prepared monthly sales tax returns.
  • Handled accounts payable - entering and paying invoices - checking for accuracy and coding.
  • Prepared weekly payroll and payroll tax deposits.
  • Kept vehicle records and maintained registrations and inspections.
  • Performed billing and collection of accounts receivable.
  • Purchasing agent for inventory items.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and month-end close.
  • Performed all aspects of the accounting operation for the business.

Accountant

Thomas Richardson, CPA
11.1990 - 08.1993
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Prepared weekly payroll for clients.
  • Prepared monthly sales tax returns for clients.
  • Reconciled bank statements, prepared journal entries and trial balances for month-end close for clients.
  • Assisted in preparing tax returns for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
11.1989

Skills

  • Vendor Invoice Processing
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Maintaining Vendor Files
  • Account Resolutions
  • High volume data entry
  • Records auditing
  • Detail Oriented
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Bookkeeping

Additional Information

Served on the school board of Bowling Green School for 4 years as Treasurer. Prepared annual budget for each school year.

Timeline

Accounts Payable Clerk

Arcosa Aggregates
09.2019 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk/Human Resources/Safety Coordinator

Standard Gravel Company
12.2002 - 09.2019

Business Owner

S & M Fertilizer & Seed Co., Inc.
08.1993 - 12.2002

Accountant

Thomas Richardson, CPA
11.1990 - 08.1993

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University
Jewel Fruge