1. Scott L T Norton
1079 Marietta Blvd NW, Unit 7, Atlanta, GA 30318
scott.lt.norton@gmail.com ● (706) 338-2237
PROFILE
Senior IT/Accounting Systems Manager providing 23 years of experience in all aspects of accounting system
implementation, maintenance and day-to-day management. Experience includes autonomously implementing SAP
Accounting, MAM and SD software for the leading publisher in Athens.
Extensive knowledge of accounting systems and their relation to the daily operations of accounts receivable, accounts
payable and other accounting functions.
EXPERIENCE
ATHENS BANNER HERALD, Athens, GA 1998 – 2015
A publisher and newspaper subsidiary of Morris Communications
Manager, IT/Accounting Systems Administrator (1998 – 2015)
• Manage implementation and operation of SAP systems to improve efficiencies across Advertising, Circulation and
Accounting divisions.
• Administered SAP media advertising management system for financial analysis consisting of more than 5K advertisers
generating $7.8MM in annual revenue.
• Implemented media sales and distribution system within SAP impacting circulation of 9.9MM papers annually.
• Performed the setup in SAP of third party distribution for New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Atlanta Journal
Constitution in the Athens Clarke and Oconee counties setup consisted of distribution routes, carriers, and retailers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of accounting software and systems in SAP including Media Advertising Management.
• Performed annual audits with internal financial and external circulation teams to determine circulation accuracy for 5K
advertisers.
• Developed training curriculum for 25 employees regarding Media Advertising, Sales and Distribution and HR Payroll
modules of SAP systems.
• Established change management processes to form new business protocols within the Accounting, Advertising, and
Circulation departments resulting in a seamless integration with SAP systems.
• Implemented day-to-day operational improvements resulting in annual cost savings of $125K.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll entry of sales commissions, bonuses, mileage reimbursements, expense reports, and recurring
payments in SAP Payroll for forty plus employees.
• Managed four accounting department employees including accounts receivable clerk, data entry clerks, and cashier.
• Served for 10 years as the point-of-contact for all SAP team members regarding implementation assistance and
troubleshooting.
Administrator, Systems (1990 –1998)
• Implemented sales and distribution system with PBS impacting circulation of 12MM papers annually.
• Managed Customer Service a subscriber base of 30K including handling customer complaints and subscription orders.
• Accounts Receivable for subscriber and independent carrier payments generating 2.5MM in annual revenue.
EDUCATION
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Marietta, GA Current Student
Concentration in Healthcare Sciences, Physical Therapy Assistant
ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Athens, GA September 1990
Concentration in Computer Science and Business
ADDITIONAL SKILLS, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, AND ACTIVITIES

2. • Expert-level skills with SAP (MSD, MAM, HR, Payroll modules), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Recipient of 2) Employee of the Year awards and 5) Employee of the Month awards