Accounting, Finance and Payroll Manager

MICHELE WHEELER-MITCHELL

407-***-**** ***********@*******.***

PROFILE

Extensive Accounting, Payroll and Human Resource experience. Searching for a career that employs my ability to logically define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. SKILLS

QuickBooks Enterprise

QuickBooks Pro

QuickBooks Online

Sage 300

Microsoft Dynamics GP

TimeSolv

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Paylocity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Acousti Engineering 12/2021 – 07/2022

Payroll Manager – Orlando, FL

Managed and assisted with processing Weekly/Semi-Monthly/Monthly payroll for 1000 employees – Multistate Locations

Submitted Payroll Taxes and Payroll Deducted funds to and for various agencies and organizations

Setup new state and local tax jurisdictions

Oversaw entries for 401K, bonuses, child support, tool deductions, loans and etc.

Implemented payroll process improvements by writing and updating policies and procedures

Analyzed and resolved payroll related issues

Processed terminations and managed final wage payments

Ensured accurate financial reporting of compensation expenses

Handled state compliance notices, unemployment reporting requests and garnishment notices

Managed and Coordinated PTO and Leave and Disability requests Compass Law 10/2021 – 12/2021

Bookkeeper/Office Manager – Orlando, FL

Recorded client retainers and additional required deposits via TimeSolv and QuickBooks

Prepared monthly billable reports for Attorneys, Professional Staff and Legal Assistants

Updated and Maintained information for billing logs and client/matter logs

Maintained up-to-date files for all clients

Prepared and Entered all AR write offs along with supporting documentation

Responsible for firms billing and collections

Accurately reviewed and coded monthly entries for clients in QuickBooks for invoicing

Processed check requests and expense reports

Audited, Processed and Reconciled bank and credit card receipts and statements

Reviewed and Reconciled invoice discrepancies

Managed day to day office responsibilities

Carol King Landscape 03/2021 – 8/2021

Accounting Manager – Orlando, FL

Produced timely and accurate financial statements and ensured that any variances were documented and explained

Prepared work papers, journal entries and reconciliations for key GL accounts (i.e. bank and credit card statements, cash logs)

Developed and Provided Cash Flow Forecasts, Disbursements and Schedules

Prepared and Reviewed ledger entries and reconciliations

Reconciled aging reports against vendor statements

Processed transactions for material invoices and G&A expenses

Worked with outside Financial Institution to ensure tax filings were performed accurately and timely

Liaison between Accounting Department and Clients, Suppliers, and Lenders

Managed Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables; processed invoices and payments

Reviewed weekly payroll to ensure accuracy

Attraction Support Services 02/2020 – 10/2020

Corporate Senior StaffAccountant – Orlando, FL

Assisted in closing and reconciliation of Financial Statements for multiple locations

Prepared, Processed and Submitted monthly Sales & Use Tax reports and payments monthly for 7 locations

Monthly reconciliation – Credit Card payments and Accrued Accounts for all locations

Intercompany Billing /Including Payroll allocations – reconciliation and payments

Prepared and entered journal entries to record the transfer of funds between locations

Quarterly distribution of Management fees and Cash Assignments

Prepared invoices for customers, communicated details of services to customers, and responsible for the collection of overdue accounts

Responsible for full-cycle Account Payable for 4 properties including intercompany billing & distributions

Em3 Commerce. LLC/Alterascape, LLC 06/2005 – 01/2020 Accounting Manager –Orlando, FL

Closed and reconciled all financial statements per the month-end close schedule

Reviewed monthly financial statements for significant variances and resolve reconciling items

Prepared and entered monthly inter-company journal entries

Instrumental in the process of analyzing all cost components to ensure costs were within budget

Prepared invoices for customers, communicated details of services to customers, and responsible for the collection of overdue accounts

Oversaw the processing of weekly payment disbursements, purchase order and invoice entries

Processed biweekly payroll for two companies

Prepared, processed and submitted monthly sales and use tax & CST tax reports to the FDOR

Prepared, processed and submitted quarterly RT-6 reports, Quarterly 941, & annual 940 reports

Distributed, clarified and submitted completed new hire paperwork and issued PAN’s when necessary Cubic Simulation Systems 09/1995 - 12/2004

AP Supervisor–Orlando, FL

Managed staff of five – Full Cycle Accounts Payables

Responsible for leading, training, and supporting the AP staff to ensure departmental goals were met

Oversaw the processing of daily invoice entry and weekly payment disbursements

Responsible for researching cost issues and working with program managers to resolve

Responsible for account reconciliation’s for assigned companies and preparing necessary adjusting entries before month end close

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management Orlando, FL Associates Degreewith Advanced Studies in Accounting Orlando, FL

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