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Melissa Powell

New Brighton

Summary

Diligent full charge bookkeeper with 4 years of experience in accounting within the construction and event coordination sectors. Proficient in payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial documentation. Skilled in QuickBooks and Excel, with a strong focus on enhancing operational efficiency and supporting project success. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Homeco Insulation
06.2023 - Current
  • Payroll Function:
  • Process payroll for weekly union and non-union employees
  • Calculate monthly incentive pay
  • Monitor child support, tax levy, and garnishment deductions
  • Track PTO time for non-union employees
  • Process weekly 401k contributions
  • Complete weekly certified payroll, monthly utilization reports, and EEO reports for projects
  • Reconcile, calculate, and remit monthly union fringe benefits
  • Accounting Function:
  • A/R- monthly billings on direction of Project Managers and Estimators
  • A/P- enter vendor payables and process weekly check run and ACH payments
  • Bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Run monthly financial reports for CEO and President
  • Process sales and use tax returns for multiple states
  • Complete lien waivers
  • Create monthly customer statements
  • Project Management:
  • Create and track projects in QuickBooks and Excel
  • Produce project close out documents for General Contractors

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

EBI Drilling Services
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assist office manager with project coordination to ensure all contracts and applicable paperwork is prepared prior to project start.
  • Create project list and job folders, create contracts for sub-contractors.
  • Management of A/R and A/P.
  • Review time and attendance for staff to ensure accuracy.
  • Process weekly payroll including 941 federal withholding payment and garnishments.
  • Process monthly union payroll reports and payments.
  • Prepare monthly statements and collection strategies.
  • File quarterly payroll taxes and monthly sales and use tax.
  • Reconcile monthly bank statements.
  • File quarterly trucking reports.
  • Prepare annual W-2's and 1099's.
  • Renew all annual trucking permits/tabs.
  • Prepare weekly deposits.
  • Maintain filing system. Order office supplies.
  • Assist office manager and owner with miscellaneous projects.

Event Coordinator/Office Manager

Audio Visual Resources
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assist clients with event coordination to ensure event runs smoothly and all appropriate equipment is provided.
  • Organize weekly staff meetings to discuss and troubleshoot upcoming events.
  • Work with clients to maintain budgetary needs for events.
  • Create event folder, estimates, and invoices for client equipment rentals.
  • A/R, A/P, data entry of PO's.
  • Reconcile PO with vendor invoices for accuracy.
  • Coordinate event schedule calendar for technician staff to ensure appropriate coverage.
  • Review time and attendance for staff to ensure accuracy.
  • Review labor reports for each event to quantify profitability.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll including 941 federal withholding payment and garnishments.
  • Filing quarterly payroll taxes and monthly sales and use tax
  • Prepare annual W-2's and 1099's
  • Prepare weekly deposits.
  • Order office supplies.
  • Assist owner with miscellaneous projects.

Accounts Payable Specialist

WorldWide Machining & Welding, Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Process weekly A/P including data entry of PO's, credit card payments, vendor vouchers.
  • Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
  • Cut weekly A/P checks.
  • Process weekly payroll for approximately 30 employees, including garnishments, and federal withholding payment.
  • Reconcile monthly health, dental, and life insurance bills.
  • Assist VP with special projects.

Clerical Support

Manpower
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Create and place job postings on multiple internet job sites.
  • Run background and sanction checks for all new employees and applicants.
  • Report all new hires to state of MN.
  • Process reference checks for potential new hires.
  • Coordinate new employee physicals and mantoux tests.
  • Process all benefits enrollment and termination documents.
  • Create COBRA notifications, and FMLA paperwork as necessary.
  • Assist with updating all policy manuals to ensure compliance.
  • Coverage at front desk during receptionist absence.

Education

Associates - Accounting

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
05.2004

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Project accounting
  • Payroll administration
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • MS office expert
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Additional Information

  • Skills
  • I am an organized, accurate, detail oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and customer service skills. I have the ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment, work within deadlines and the eagerness to learn new tasks. I have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all situations and am effective in creating and maintaining interpersonal relations. I am experienced in various computer software packages including Quickbooks, MS Word, Excel, Access and MS Outlook.

Timeline

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Homeco Insulation
06.2023 - Current

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

EBI Drilling Services
03.2021 - 05.2023

Event Coordinator/Office Manager

Audio Visual Resources
03.2016 - 03.2020

Accounts Payable Specialist

WorldWide Machining & Welding, Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2016

Clerical Support

Manpower
09.2013 - 01.2015

Associates - Accounting

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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