Colleen Michelow

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SUMMARY: Dependable, self-motivated professional. An independent worker,

while being a team player. Quick learner, exhibiting initiative and

excellent organizational skills. Ability to resolve problems efficiently

and effectively.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PHI Air Medical, Phoenix, AZ Cost Analyst 2008-2009

. Prepared and analyzed daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly operational

reports

. Provided Support and Reports for Business Operations

. Helped in the analysis of monthly, quarterly Income Statements.

. Involved in the preparation of budgets for upcoming financial year for

61 bases

. Analysis of Accounts Receivable Revenue

. Assisted with transition of AP to Corporate Headquarters

PHI Air Medical, Phoenix, AZ Accounts Payable Supervisor 2003-2008

. Created and established an independent Accounts Payable Department for

PHI Air Medical Group

. Responsible for Accounts Payable for over 70 Air Medical

operations in 17 states

. Supervisor of two accounting assistants

. Trained personnel in management and various departments in correct

accounting procedures

. Worked with Program Directors with analysis of P & L's

. Ran various operational reports

. Updated GL and Cost Accounting codes

. Maintenance of Records

. Set up new accounts with new vendors

. Researched invoices for correct coding and approval

. Reconciled statements and communicated with vendors to keep

accounts current, problem resolution

. Ensured timely payments of vendors and credit cards

. Processed Petty Cash reimbursements, expense reports, invoices,

check requests

. Reconciliation of approximately 100 credit cards

. Quarterly Accruals

. Obtained records necessary for processing of 1099's

. Worked with Purchasing Department to process PO related invoices

. Set up and maintained recurring payments.

. Active in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Procedures

. Developed and updated Accounts Payable Manual describing all necessary

accounting procedures

. Participated in Managers' Meeting to keep current with Company and AP

issues.

Radiall Jerrik, Inc., Tempe, AZ Accounts Payable Specialist

2002-2003

Primary person responsible for AP for foreign owned manufacturing company,

in Arizona and Mexico.

Coded and posted invoices for payment

Reviewed purchase orders for correcting pricing.

Worked closely with receiving, purchasing and inspection departments

Prepared inventory reports for CFO

Processed expense reports/petty cash reimbursements.

Printed accounts payable checks

Prepared closing AP for each month-end

Processed month-end accruals

Journal entries for petty cash and payroll

Prepared 1099's.

Researched invoices for month sales tax payments

Bank Deposits

Assisted with AR functions

Canyon State Courier, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Accounts Payable/Asst to CFO

1999-2002

Primary person responsible for AP for three companies in 3 states.

Coded and posted invoices for payment

Prepared reports for CFO and management.

18. Vendor reconciliation

Processed expense reports/petty cash reimbursements.

Printed accounts payable checks

Cut biweekly checks for independent contractors.

Prepared 1099's.

Assist in bank statement reconciliation

Accounting of fixed assets (including over 85 vehicles)

Created a job costing system for vehicle maintenance

Researched cost analysis projects for the CFO.

Assisted Human Resources with applicants.

Created and monitored amortization tables for transportation fleet

Perry, Kittrell, Blackburn & Blackburn, Henderson, NC Legal

Assistant/Secretary

Responsible for the conversion of legal documents to different software

system, maximizing efficiency and productivity. Generated a variety of

legal documents in all areas of law. Responsibilities included general

office duties and procedures.

Department of Education Johannesburg, South Africa Education

Specialist/Teacher

Instituted and supervised comprehensive educational programs for

hospitalized children. Worked in close cooperation and consultation with

medical staff, therapists, and other disciplines. Assisted in fundraising

and general administrative duties.

Education: Johannesburg College of Education, South Africa -

Education Degree

Accounting Principles I - Vance Granville

Community College

Current Studies - Bookkeeping Course

Skills: Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Word, Excel 03 &

07, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Movex

Ramco, Lawson Accounting. Golden Hour DSS

Civic Activity: Southwest Job Network-Innovative Council, Finance

Kyrene School District

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