Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Additional Information
Timeline

Melissa Oates

Accounting
Pottsville,AR

Summary

Eighteen years of experience as a Controller at POM Incorporated, excelling in many accounting tasks. Proven track record in preparing accurate financial statements and managing cash flow, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

POM Incorporated
06.1989 - Current
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processed weekly payroll for 42 employees.
  • Followed up with past due accounts to collect funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Filed Sales and Use Tax Returns monthly for eight states. Did weekly payroll ACH deposits for employees and did weekly payments to EFTPS for tax deposits. Filed quarterly 941's and processed 1099's and w-2's at the end of the year.
  • Prepared reports for auditors at the end of our fiscal year for our CPA to complete tax returns and review financials.
  • Reconciled monthly benefits such as 401k, health insurance etc., to employee deductions and billing.
  • Efficient using Microsoft office software, such as Word and Excel


Education

High School Diploma -

Pottsville High School, Pottsville, AR
05-1988
  • Honor Roll
  • Ranked in Top 15% of class
  • 2000-2002 Took Accounting 1 & 2, Managerial Accounting, Intro to Computer Tech, and Computer Programming at Arkansas Tech University

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash flow management
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Account reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Cost accounting
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Financial statement review
  • Financial management
  • Pricing and costing
  • Processing payments
  • Revenue recognition
  • Management accounting
  • Financial document review
  • Tax compliance
  • Audit coordination
  • Finance
  • Accounts payable management
  • Variance resolution
  • Expenditure review
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Payment disbursement
  • GAAP compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Task prioritization
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability

Work Preference

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPaid sick leave

Additional Information

I would really like to work remote and have flexible hours. I have always been good at time management and completing tasks before deadlines. I would be open to a little traveling. POM Incorporated is closing in November, so I am looking forward to a new job opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Timeline

Controller - POM Incorporated
06.1989 - Current
Pottsville High School - High School Diploma,