Nicole Jones
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Accounting Specialist supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, QuickBooks Online, and Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate in a multi-account business setting. Manages client payments, deposits, invoices, and detailed financial records with the accuracy needed to keep expense, income, and statement tracking organized. Also supports vendor pricing discussions and year-end reporting with consistent documentation across accounting workflows.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
E&L Construction Group
Flint, MI
10.2023 - Current
- Review vendor invoices for completeness, enter them into either Concur, Autodesk, Sage or Agave APA.
- Find and fix all Agave sync errors to make sure all Commitments, Change Orders and Invoices route correctly to Sage.
- Receive all 1099 employee time sheets and process them for weekly payment.
- Receive and process all employee business purchases, phone and mileage reimbursements.
- Track incoming customer payments and update account records to support accurate receivables management.
- Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, and payment documentation.
- Enter payment and billing data with careful attention to accuracy and completeness in Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate.
- Respond to vendor questions about invoice status, payment timing, and documentation needs.
- Manage the Lowe's and Home Depot accounts and the processing of all invoices and payments.
- Manage and process all T&E purchases and payments thought Bill.com.
- Manage and maintain all business assets ($100+) through Hilti ON!Track
- Review and reconcile vendor statements.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Quality Business Engraving
Rochester Hills, MI
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Process AP and AR transactions in QuickBooks Online while keeping payment records current.
- Maintain petty cash logs and process cash, check, bank deposit, and credit card client payments.
- Track business income and expenses while organizing bank and credit card statements for multiple accounts.
- Prepare bills, invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements for management review.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to secure better pricing and value.
- Report financial data and update accounting software with accurate, timely business records.
- Implemented improved bookkeeping procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
Head Sale Representative
Quality Business Engraving
Rochester Hills, MI
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Mentored new sales representatives on product knowledge, competitor positioning, and effective sales presentations.
- Developed detailed work orders and coordinated customer pickups to keep order flow moving smoothly.
- Maintained deep product and competitor knowledge to strengthen sales conversations and improve quote accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day operations independently in a self-directed environment, making routine decisions without supervision.
- Delivered accurate quotes and prompt follow-up communication to support new business opportunities.
- Reduced customer attrition rate through attentive service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns raised by clients.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients through regular communication, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- Accounts payable processing
- Accounts receivable processing
- Payroll processing
- Assets management
- Accounting softwares
Professional Memberships
NACPB 2023 to current
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
E&L Construction Group
10.2023 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper
Quality Business Engraving
11.2019 - 10.2023
Head Sale Representative
Quality Business Engraving
11.2015 - 12.2019
Macomb Community College