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Michele D'Ambrosi

Hubbard,OH

Summary

Senior Property Accountant with 33+ years of extensive experience, excelling in financial analysis and reporting. Proven ability in managing month-end closes and mentoring teams. Adept at reconciling accounts and preparing detailed variance analyses.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Property Accountant

WGP
03.2016 - 06.2025
  • Maintained the general ledger for a number of assigned properties or related corporate entities and properly reflected the financial results in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Monthly and annual “close” process for respective properties which included making necessary journal entries to record activity and to reconcile account balances.
  • Performed detailed analysis and provided written explanations of variances between actual results and budgeted results for key income statement accounts as well as current year vs. prior year actual results.
  • If required by the JV or loan agreement, compiled annual audited financial statements and provided necessary information to external auditors to conduct the audit or review.
  • Provided mentoring and training as needed to property accountants.
  • Assisted manager in review of property accountant work as requested.

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Simon Property Group
06.1999 - 03.2016
  • Reviewed and maintained the general ledger accounts for assigned properties.
  • Prepared and updated monthly financial analysis for assigned properties, including budget and forecast variance analysis and commentary.
  • Prepared the annual operating budget for assigned properties and updated periodic financial forecasts.
  • Prepared and distributed reporting packages to joint-venture partners as required by the ownership of assigned properties.
  • Participated in the year-end close of the assigned properties.
  • Distributed financial reports to various internal personnel, including property management and leasing personnel; assisted them in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting financial results.
  • Assisted external auditors with annual audits.

Payroll Tax Accountant

Simon/DeBartolo
05.1996 - 06.1999
  • Managed multi-state payroll tax filings, ensuring accuracy.
  • Reviewed payroll processes to ensure accurate withholdings.

A/P Asst Supervisor, Merchant Assoc. Accountant

DeBartolo
12.1991 - 05.1996
  • Assisted in Managing and training staff.
  • Coded and reviewed invoices processed by staff.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expenses.
  • Performed monthly and annual close process for assigned properties which included making journal entries to record activity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
12-1989

Skills

  • Financial analysis & budgeting
  • Financial reporting & reconciliation
  • Month end & annual close
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Team mentoring

Timeline

Senior Property Accountant

WGP
03.2016 - 06.2025

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Simon Property Group
06.1999 - 03.2016

Payroll Tax Accountant

Simon/DeBartolo
05.1996 - 06.1999

A/P Asst Supervisor, Merchant Assoc. Accountant

DeBartolo
12.1991 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Youngstown State University