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Jennifer Devers

Metropolis

Summary

Finance professional with extensive experience in payroll management and team leadership at Distributors Warehouse Inc. Demonstrated success in process improvement and account reconciliation, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, producing detailed financial reports that support organizational decision-making.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Accounting

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing Inc.
Paducah
10.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed engineering contracts to identify invoicing requirements for clients.
  • Collaborated with billing managers to determine monthly project completion percentages.
  • Maintained contract details and amounts in Ajera software by Deltek.
  • Reported labor realization metrics for each project to CFO and Vice President.
  • Processed client payments and reconciled bank statements efficiently.
  • Managed bi-weekly payroll functions for approximately 180 employees, including new hire setup and file maintenance.
  • Approved employee hours and facilitated direct deposits or payroll checks.
  • Completed and submitted payroll returns, including 941 deposits and unemployment filings.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Swift & Staley Inc
Paducah
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed and reconciled vendor statements using the CostPoint system by Deltek.
  • Entered invoices and processed bill payments efficiently.
  • Recorded and submitted essential data for DOE compliance.
  • Submitted monthly sales and use tax returns accurately.
  • Prepared governmental scans in format-specific documents for extended storage.

Vice President, Finance

Distributors Warehouse Inc.
Paducah
01.1987 - 10.2020
  • Directed comprehensive banking operations, ensuring seamless financial processes and adherence to policies.
  • Mentored finance team of five, fostering enhanced skills and professional growth.
  • Compiled and processed bi-weekly payroll for over 130 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Administered IRS reporting (1095-C, 1094-C) and managed 401(k) audits for third-party verification.
  • Filed monthly sales tax returns across three states for 20 locations, maintaining strict deadlines.
  • Guided employees through online benefits enrollment, verifying data integrity.
  • Produced detailed financial reports with trend analysis quarterly and annually.
  • Identified and corrected shrinkage issues, saving thousands in costs through preventative strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Business Adminstration -

University of Mississippi

Skills

  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Payroll management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Process improvement
  • Leadership skills
  • Training and development
  • Team management
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • 401(k) administration
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • EPICOR software expertise
  • Ajera knowledge
  • CostPoint familiarity
  • QuickBooks experience
  • ADP utilization
  • Greatland Yearli software proficiency

Associations

  • Lutheran Church of the Cross
  • Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority

Timeline

Project Accounting

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing Inc.
10.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

Swift & Staley Inc
02.2021 - 10.2021

Vice President, Finance

Distributors Warehouse Inc.
01.1987 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Business Adminstration -

University of Mississippi

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