MICHELE COURCHENE
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-driven Construction and Project Accountant with over 20 years of experience supporting complex commercial projects. Expertise includes payroll administration, certified payroll, union reporting, AIA billing, change orders, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reconciliation. Recognized for exceptional time management, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with subcontractors, consistently achieving successful audits without penalties. Proficient in industry-standard software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Procore, PlanGrid, and Microsoft 365, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced project outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant / Office Manager
Able Masonry Development
Romeoville, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Manage full-cycle weekly payroll, certified payroll, and monthly union reporting.
- Process AIA billing, AP/AR, lien waivers, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Maintain PlanGrid, COIs, sealed bid documentation, and workers’ comp reports.
- Complete bank reconciliations for three accounts and manage credit card statements.
- Maintain and foster positive working relationships with clients, General Contractors, and Vendors.
Collection Representative
Municipal Collection Services
Palos Heights, IL
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Top 5 collector; exceeded monthly performance goals.
- Negotiated payment plans and managed compliance-based collections.
Team Leader / Senior Collector
Stoneleigh Recovery
Lombard, IL
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Led a team of 10-15 collectors; trained, coached, and provided a 2nd voice to close agreements.
- Skilled in FDCPA compliance and skip tracing.
Credit Manager/Sales Manager
Wille Bros Co.
Alsip, IL
01.1986 - 01.2008
- Supervised outside sales team and managed all AR/AP functions.
- Responsible for all Credit approvals and denials.
- Completed two IL Sales Tax Audits with zero penalties.
- Responsible for daily cash postings and GL.
Skills
- Payroll Management (25-30 employees, $380K/month)
- Certified Payroll
- Union Reporting
- Project Accounting
- AIA Billing
- Change Orders
- AP/AR
- Cash Posting
- Credit & Collections
- Lien Waivers and Release of Liens
- COIs
- Contractor Prequalification
- Bank Reconciliations
- GL
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Procore
- PlanGrid
- Microsoft 365
Timeline
Project Accountant / Office Manager
Able Masonry Development
01.2018 - Current
Collection Representative
Municipal Collection Services
01.2014 - 01.2018
Team Leader / Senior Collector
Stoneleigh Recovery
01.2010 - 01.2014
Credit Manager/Sales Manager
Wille Bros Co.
01.1986 - 01.2008