Danielle Bird
Martin,MI
Summary
Devoted Finance Clerk adept at effectively completing complex tasks. Smart and talented with proficiency in BSA Software and supportive attitude. Proven history of efficiency, accuracy and detail-oriented work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Clerk
City of Allegan
03.2007 - Current
- Continued all accounting clerk duties plus managed purchase orders and accounts payable across all city departments
- Maintain accurate and current utility billing of water/sewer accounts
- Provide quality customer service to members of the public as well as vendors and local company owners
- Act as cell phone liaison, managing all cell phone related information and accounts
- Recorded and tracked utility and energy usage across departments
- Prepare Monthly invoices for Accounts Receivables
- Reconcile daily deposit and credit card payments
- File bi-monthly reports to the State of Michigan for maintenance on State trunkline roads.
- Back up for processing payroll.
- Supported budget preparation for special projects.
- Prepared logical and accessible reports to support financial forecasting.
- Documented financial data, files and records for contracted vendors.
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
City Clerk
City of Allegan
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Manage city offices as direct communication contact for officials, staff and the public
- Retain duties from position as municipal accountant and accounting clerk with ever growing responsibilities
- Maintain records in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines
- Prepare agenda, meeting materials and minutes in compliance with Open Meetings Act
- Act as the city’s FOIA Coordinator and Notary
- Coordinate and publish notices as it relates to public hearings and legal matters
- Oversee election administration and voter registration, post for accuracy testing, publicize election information and voter registration, manage electronic state records, upload poll book and related information, absentee ballot list maintenance and follow up, train and monitor poll workers
- Manage cemetery, schedule services and submit work orders, as well as coordinating software system upgrade
- Solicit and organize acquisition of bids for City projects over $25,000 and create subsequent purchase orders.
- Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review and budget administration.
Receptionist/Accounting Clerk
City of Allegan
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Kept accurate records including entering daily payments, reports and invoices
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and responded to inquiries from callers seeking information and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Managed all office supply orders across multiple departments.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Manager/Assistant Manager/Customer Service
M-89 Cinema
08.1997 - 03.2007
- Responsible for opening and closing of establishment as well as completing daily deposit
- Supervised staff, including hiring, training, conflict resolution and terminations
- Maintained and upheld a high standard of customer service
- Facilitated inventory accuracy and ordering of supplies and goods
- Operated projectors maintained the equipment and movies reels
- Completed janitorial duties including general cleaning and biohazard management.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Administrative Assistant
Haworth Seating Plant
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Recorded and modified timecards in insure accurate reporting of employee hours
- Created productivity reports, charts and graphs for use by management
- Managed customer accounts, wrote accurate invoices and confirmed of shipment of products
- Managed accounts receiving including insuring products are received and invoices correct.
Education
Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk -
Michigan Municipal Clerk Association
Major - Accounting, Completed accounting courses as well as electives in business, communications and computer science. - Accounting
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI01.2002
Diploma - Honors -
Martin High School
01.1997
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Expense Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Receivable
- Monthly Reporting
- Invoice Management
Community Work
- Brandon Elementary PTO Treasurer
- Martin Education Foundation Treasurer
- Volunteer Youth Basketball and Volleyball Coach
- Varsity Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach, Fall 2003
- Junior High Basketball Coach, Fall 2001 and 2002
- Junior Varsity Volleyball Volunteer Coach, Winter 1997
- Classroom volunteer
References
- Christina Blauvelt, Administrative Assistant, Martin Public Schools, 269-998-3928
- Angie Cameruci, Assistant Director of the Reach Parent Child Program, Developmental Enhancement Behavioral Health, 269-569-2057
- Josh Morgan, Allegan City Police Officer, City of Allegan, 269-720-9475
Timeline
City Clerk
City of Allegan
01.2017 - 07.2020
Receptionist/Accounting Clerk
City of Allegan
03.2007 - 10.2008
Finance Clerk
City of Allegan
03.2007 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Haworth Seating Plant
07.2000 - 06.2001
Manager/Assistant Manager/Customer Service
M-89 Cinema
08.1997 - 03.2007
Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk -
Michigan Municipal Clerk Association
Major - Accounting, Completed accounting courses as well as electives in business, communications and computer science. - Accounting
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Diploma - Honors -
Martin High School
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