Somerbreze M. Jones
Brodnax
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting graduate with a solid foundation in accounts payable, bank reconciliations, purchase card reconciliations, and daily cash drawer reconciliations. Possessing 24 years of diverse work experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in financial management. Eager to leverage analytical skills and practical knowledge to contribute effectively in a dynamic accounting role. Prepared to embrace new challenges and drive success within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Supervisor
City Of Suffolk, Va - Municipal Government
10.2012 - Current
- Administrator of the Special Event Permitting Process for the City of Suffolk
- Prepare Special Event Applications for review, approval, and issuance
- Served as backup for the Accounting Associate
- Perform Accounts Payable functions by entering and submitting bills for payment
- Reconcile purchase card statements monthly
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting applicants in navigating the permitting process, answering questions, and offering solutions to potential issues.
- Improved permit processing efficiency by streamlining application procedures and documentation requirements.
- Expedited urgent permit requests by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to ensure timely approvals.
Senior Permit Technician/Special Event Coordinator
City Of Suffolk, Va - Municipal Government
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Processed building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits
- Scheduled building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections
- Administrator of the Special Event Permitting Process for the City of Suffolk ·
- Prepare Special Event Applications for review, approval, and issuance
- Ensured accurate permit issuance by thoroughly reviewing applications and identifying any missing or incomplete information.
- Expedited urgent permit requests by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to ensure timely approvals.
Assistant to the Building Official
County of Sussex
06.2006 - 10.2011
- Processed building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits
- Scheduled building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections
- Served as a backup for the Front Desk Receptionist
- Interim Accounts Payable Clerk - received, entered and processed checks for bill payments
Treasurer's Office Clerk/Cashier
County of Sussex
05.2003 - 06.2006
- Collect tax payments
- Maintained daily petty cash and bank deposits
- Processed payments for estimated state income tax
- Reconciled County bank accounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
07-2023
Skills
- Knowledge of GAAP principles
- GL accounting
- Excel
- Account reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Experienced with Adobe applications
- Accounts payable and receivable
Timeline
Recreation Supervisor
City Of Suffolk, Va - Municipal Government
10.2012 - Current
Senior Permit Technician/Special Event Coordinator
City Of Suffolk, Va - Municipal Government
10.2011 - 10.2012
Assistant to the Building Official
County of Sussex
06.2006 - 10.2011
Treasurer's Office Clerk/Cashier
County of Sussex
05.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
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