Michele Danaher
Bookkeeper
Midlothian,IL
Summary
Versatile financial professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and receivable. Known for exceptional organization and customer relations skills, contributing to effective financial management and compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Danaher Concrete Inc.
Monee, IL
10.1997 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accuracy of financial transactions.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements to maintain precise financial records and identify discrepancies.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for management, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Implemented improved bookkeeping procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in data entry.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing required documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Streamlined payroll processing using advanced accounting software to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Office Clerk
Wheaton Park District
Wheaton, IL
05.1993 - 10.1997
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
- Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence to maintain effective communication.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory, optimizing procurement processes.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events, enhancing team collaboration.
- Implemented filing systems to improve document retrieval efficiency and accuracy.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
Education
Associates in General Studies -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2026
Bookkeeper Certificate -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12-2026
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Financial recordkeeping
- Data inputting
- Exceptional organization
- MS Office expert & QuickBooks
- Customer relations
- Audit preparation and served as primary liaison for external auditors
Certification
- Certified Bookkeeper, College of DuPage - December 2026
- Certified QuickBooks User, College of DuPage - December 2024
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, College of DuPage - May 2026
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Danaher Concrete Inc.
10.1997 - Current
Office Clerk
Wheaton Park District
05.1993 - 10.1997
Associates in General Studies -
College of DuPage
Bookkeeper Certificate -
College of DuPage