Melissa Courtney
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Dependable, energetic, hard worker seeking an accounting job. Eager to learn with the ability to adapt quickly to a challenge. Able to work in an environment as a team player and independently. Dynamic professional with experience in bookkeeping and customer service. Proven ability in accounts reconciliation and fostering effective communication. Recognized for enhancing classroom management and supporting students with special needs as a Paraprofessional. Committed to delivering exceptional organizational skills and leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Middletown Township Board of Education
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Completed administrative tasks as needed.
Bookkeeper
Freehold Music Center
07.2007 - 09.2021
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Maintained General Ledger entries.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decision making.
Bookkeeper (Seasonal)
Pool World
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Posted information into accounting system to reflect accurate financial records, such as invoices to customers, receipts and supplier invoices.
- Maintained General Ledger entries.
- Created financial transactions.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Trust Administrator
New Jersey Funeral Directors Association
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Cultivated a positive team environment that fostered collaboration, communication, and continuous learning among colleagues.
- Ensured the timely and accurate distribution of trust assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the trust agreements.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring proper documentation for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly while adhering to strict confidentiality standards and regulations.
- Completed asset management and administrative duties.
- Reconciled bank accounts and reviewed all paperwork for accuracy.
- Provided excellent customer service.
Teller Manager
Commerce Bank
11.2001 - 04.2005
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of change by effectively communicating new processes and expectations to team members.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in transaction processing through rigorous attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving account-related inquiries.
- Evaluated employees' performance and offered recommendations for improvement to enhance operations efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports on branch activities, performance metrics, and other relevant data for presentation to senior management during periodic review meetings.
- Processed customer cash and check transactions, along with transactions for the branch with providers.
- Managed staff schedules, audited tellers and trained new staff.
- Balanced all money and cash drawers.
- Completed daily reports to confirm all tellers and the bank were balanced in all areas.
Education
Associate - Accounting
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ12-2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Account reconciliation
- Exceptional organization
- Customer relations
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative
- Computer skills
- Management skills
- Personal skills
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Middletown Township Board of Education
05.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper (Seasonal)
Pool World
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bookkeeper
Freehold Music Center
07.2007 - 09.2021
Trust Administrator
New Jersey Funeral Directors Association
04.2005 - 04.2008
Teller Manager
Commerce Bank
11.2001 - 04.2005
Associate - Accounting
Brookdale Community College
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