Michelle Granado
*************@*****.***
Accounting professional seeking a position in the Accounting/Finance field. My experience establishes and defines the authority, accountability, reporting relationships, duties, responsibilities and performs standard to successfully fulfill a position within your organization. My objective is to utilize my 30 plus years of experience and knowledge in the accounting/finance field. I am a team player with a positive can-do attitude; strong interpersonal skills and work ethics; honest, dependable, reliable, loyal and flexible; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. EXPERIENCE
DATES: 09/15-03/18
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST, RECOLOGY, WASTE MANAGEMENT, DIXON
Reviewed invoices for approval, which may include (but limited to): affixing proper general ledger (GL) codes and descriptions; ensuring proper PO or contract number is applied; and vouchering invoices for payment. Receiving and preparing invoices for electronic filing and processing. Responsible for timely payments for all vendors, which may include processing and reconciling wires, ACH and Epayable payments. Maintains vendor files and historic data. Reconciled vendor statements against data entry. Coordinates various aspects of the 1099 annual process. Prepared month/year end reports. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Processed approximately 300-500 invoices per day. Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms. Audit and process credit card statements. Respond to all vendor inquires, reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies. Assist with month end closing. Maintain files and documents thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Monitor invoices for sales tax. Assist with other projects as needed. DATES: 08/11-05/15
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, THREE D ELECTRIC, SUB-CONTRACTOR, BENICIA
Accounts Payable: Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Perform accounts payable functions; received invoices; compare invoices to purchase orders; ensure proper authorization and compliance with company policies. Monitor out of state sales tax invoices. Prepared year end 1099’s. Process weekly check runs, monitor available discounts and submit DE 545 Reports as required by the state. Resolve vendor issues and respond to Controller or CFO questions and issues. Filed quarterly use tax and sales to the State. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Process check requests. Match all invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
Accounts Receivable: Invoice clients on a monthly basis and posted payment from clients. Collect fees and other monies for services; issue receipts; prepare and enter cash receipts in the general ledger accounts. Process monthly Contract billings, T&M billings, Change Order billings, and Quarterly Alarm billings. Enter petty cash request for all divisions. Made collections calls and monitored customer’s past due invoices. Cash flow management updated on a daily basis. Requested bid bonds, performance bonds, or payments bonds for public works projects. Request preliminary information and prepare 20-day preliminary notices.
Management and Supervision: Supervise, train evaluate, and assign workload to the Job Accountants, Receptionists, and Payroll Staff. Assists with establishing and maintaining accounting procedures and policies. Reconciliation of bank statements, minimized overhead costs and excess spending whenever possible, handled special projects as directed by the Controller or C.F.O. Processed business applications, requested general liability insurance, preliminary notices, and complete understanding of construction lien releases. Monitored employee conduct and served as a member of the interview panel. Scheduled and/or attend accounting meetings as required. Process annual 401k Audits, General Liability Audit’s, and Workers Compensation Audits. Prepared journal entries/financial statements for the accountant. 2
Payroll Responsibilities: Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data for approximately 60-100 weekly employees. Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, garnishments, and 401k changes. Track and submit employee withholding orders, process weekly federal and state tax deposits and quarter taxes. Prepared year-end W-2’s. Report new hires to the state (DE34) within 20 working days. Process and submitted 401k contribution’s and ACH transfer’s. Assist with worker’s compensation audits and resolve payroll discrepancies. Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are process accurately and timely. Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks.
DATES: 11/03-07/11
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, HEARN CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, VACAVILLE Accounts Payable: Perform accounts payable functions; received invoices; compare invoices to purchase orders; ensure proper authorization and compliance with company policies. Monitor out of state sales tax invoices and filed quarterly use tax. Prepared 1099 reporting’s. Process weekly check runs, monitor available discounts and submit DE 545 Reports as required by the state. Resolve vendor issues and respond to Controller or CFO questions and issues. Monitored extensively sub-contracts lien releases and prepared joint checks if necessary. Processed petty cash requests and check requests.
Accounts Receivable: Invoice clients on a monthly basis and processed payments from clients. Collect fees and other monies for services; issue receipts; prepare and enter cash receipts in the general ledger accounts. Process monthly revenue billings, and change orders. Made collections calls and monitored customer’s past due invoices. Entered budgets and schedule of values in preparation for AIA progress payment billings. Request preliminary information and prepare 20-day preliminary notices. Requested bid bonds, performance bonds, or payments bonds for public works projects.
Management and Supervision: Supervise, train evaluate, and assign workload to the Job Accountants, Receptionists, and Payroll Staff. Assists with establishing and maintaining accounting procedures and policies. Reconciliation of bank statements, minimized overhead costs and excess spending whenever possible, handled special projects as directed by the Controller or C.F.O. Processed business license applications, requested general liability insurance, preliminary notices, and complete understanding of construction lien releases. Scheduled and/or attend accounting meetings as required. Process annual 401k Audits, General Liability Audit’s, and Workers Compensation Audits.
Payroll Responsibilities: Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data for approximately 200 weekly employees. Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, garnishments, and 401k changes. Track and submit employee withholding orders, process weekly federal and state tax deposits and quarterly taxes. Processed year-end W-2’s. Report new hires to the state (DE34) within 20 working days. Process and submitted 401k contribution’s and ACH. Assist with worker’s compensation audits and resolve payroll discrepancies. Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are process accurately and timely. Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks. Process payroll status changes, including pay increases, classification changes, transfers etc.
SKILLS
• MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Typing speed 65-70 wpm, 10 key- proficient,
• Reference upon request.
SOFWARE:
American Contractor, AS400, Ross Accounting, Lawson, ADP Payroll and Report Smith, JDE Oracle