Michelle C. Bredell

**** **** *** *, *****, ND **104 701-***-**** abj4kp@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Minnesota State University-Moorhead

Bachelors of Science – Accounting

Graduated Cum Laude

Cumulative GPA of 3.46 on a 4.0 scale

Certified Public Accountant

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

Personal Attributes

Possess excellent leadership, customer service, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Motivated to learn and embrace challenges and change

Solve problems efficiently and learn new skills/concepts quickly

Strong work ethic

High Energy with positive attitude

Management/Supervision

Managed day-to-day operations to include supervision of support staff, provided oversight to the daily needs

and maintenance of an efficient and high quality office, optimized productivity and service,

problem resolution and policy development.

Staff Development

Monitored employee education to ensure staff is up to date on existing and new rules and regulations within

the public accounting industry. Actively trained and developed skills of staff and interns while

monitoring and improving their efficiency.

EXPERIENCE

9/09 – 8/10 Gary Cavett & Co, CPAs Fargo, ND

Senior Accounting Manager, CPA

Responsible for daily management of firm

Prepare financial statements, projections, budgets, and tax returns

Train and oversee accounting staff to ensure optimal knowledge and client service

Monitor ongoing projects and billings

Stay current on new legislation and trends in industry, especially those applicable to small firms

5/08 – 9/09 The Marcil Group Inc. /Reliance Assoc. PC Fargo, ND

Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller, CPA

Supervised and mentored accounting staff. While overseeing accounts payable, receivable, payroll and

financial statement preparation.

Reviewed and analyzed financials for 50+ entities

Prepared consolidated financials for several entities

Provided management, accounting, and HR services to related entities

Recruited, hired, and trained new accounting and support staff for related entities

9/05 – 5/08 Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP Moorhead, MN

Supervisor, CPA

Preparation of Corporate and Partnership income tax returns

Preparation of Individual income tax returns

Compilations and Reviews of financial statements for a wide range of entities

Tax Planning and Research

Provide small business services in areas of bookkeeping and payroll related services

Assist businesses with software installation, upgrades, and training

Perform Audits of Employee Benefit Plans

Active in on-site committees to promote team morale in the workplace and staffing

Provide input on software utilization and upgrades to add value to processes

Participate in the interviewing and training of new accounting staff

Supervise staff accountants and interns

Manage and monitor projects from initiation to completion

Responsible for billing of clients and monitoring work in process

10/02 – 9/05 Gary Cavett & Co., CPAs Fargo, ND

Staff Accountant

Preparation of financial statements, budgets, tax returns, accounts payable, payroll, payroll tax

returns, and tax planning

Provide accounting, financial and cash flow guidance & training to office managers of

numerous clients on a regular basis

Perform Audits and assist in presentations

Completion of year-end retirement plan requirements for clients

Provide support to clients on a daily basis regarding accounting questions and use of accounting

software

Reconciliation of bank accounts and cash flow analysis/monitoring

Research

Actively participated in the hiring and training of office management and accounting staff for

clients

Process internal time and billing – including tracking of employee billable percentages

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