Michelle Timoteo

** ******** ***** • Elizabeth, NJ • 07206

CELL 908-***-**** • E-MAIL actqer@r.postjobfree.com

A confident, detail-oriented, & multi-skilled with acquired knowledge of finance & accounting procedures. Obtains exceptional organizational and analytical skills with ability to provide financial information accurately as well as provide strong problem solving skills. Able to handle multiple projects while producing high quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. An experienced team player committed to improving overall business processes and building a cohesive business environment.

SKILLS

Account reconciliation

Month/Year end procedures

Variance in depth reporting using extensive Excel skills such as graphing, v lookups and pivot tables

Analytical reasoning / Data trending and Margin analysis

Experience using the following software: People Soft, Oracle, Caspio, AS400, JDE, Munics, Lotus, ADC and ACT

Strong end-user Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).

Fluent in Spanish

EDUCATION

Centenary College, Hackettstown NJ September 2007 - May 2010

Double Major:

Bachelor of Science Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the concentration in Finance

Magna cum Laude - 3.78 GPA

Dean List

NJ Star Student - Transfer from Union County College (2005-2007)

EXPERIENCE

Barnes & Noble Education, Basking Ridge NJ May 2015 to Present

Inventory Control Analyst

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Responsible for accounting functions including Inventory Analyst and Accounting Receivable

Develop, implement, and monitor all procedures and protocols in regard to proper Inventory control

Generate/Maintain monthly reports to analyze and implement significant detail to illustrate and identify trends

Prepare monthly status reports, and assist in monthly closings.

Conduct financial analysis and reporting process by creating financial/operational monthly and ad-hoc reports / including analysis of Actual vs. Budget.

Responsible for preparing bank reconciliation statements and journal entries on a monthly basis

Responsible for applying payments and accruals

Process and issue credit memo/accruals to customer accounts using Oracle Database and AS400.

Develop reports to detail ageing and past due accounts

Zucker Goldberg & Ackerman LLC Mountainside, NJ May 2013 to May 2015

Paralegal Assistant

Provide legal administrative support and conduct legal research

Prepare and execute verifications and complaints

Provide figures for reinstatement of loans

Respond to clients’ inquiry of issues

ISS, Livingston, NJ April 2012 to January 2013

Senior Billing Administrative

Account Receivable / Collection

Processed contracts/invoices through JDE

Recorded all processed invoices onto billing report

Reviewed all daily postings, monthly closing statements and general ledger

Met weekly/monthly billing deadlines

Prepared, verified, and processed invoices/payments

Organized/Maintained listing of accounts receivable, general ledger, and vendor files

Resolved collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line

Printed and distributed monthly financial reports to financial directors and account managers

Wells Fargo, Elizabeth, NJ August 2011 to March 2012

Teller

Identified customer, validate and recorded all transactions promptly, accurately and in compliance with bank procedures

Balanced currency, cash and checks in cash drawer at end of each shift

Answered inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other bank related products

Niagara Conservation Cedar Knoll, NJ June 2010 to November 2010

Junior Accountant

Prepared & Analyzed General Ledger Accounts

Prepared and processed weekly/monthly accounts payable/payments

Generated/ Completed monthly Financial Statements and bank reconciliation

Provided accounting administrative support

Prepared official correspondence, coordinate and tracking functions

Maintained business/customer contact database, corporate files and business plans

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