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Michele Jones

Gatesville

Summary

Trustworthy and diligent individual with experience in ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Skilled in payroll processing, bookkeeping, and cash handling, committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity.

Work History

Count Room Attendant

Red Wind Casino
Yelm, WA
2015 - 2016

Securing, sorting, and accurately verifying all cash, coin, gaming chips, and tickets, our primary objective is to maintain strict financial integrity while strictly adhering to Washington State Gaming Regulations.

  • Asset Collection: Safely transport heavy drop boxes and cash cans from slot machines and gaming tables to the secure count room using specialized trolleys or carts.
  • Counting & Sorting: Operating currency counters and coin sorters to process thousands of dollars, tracking and balancing every asset to the penny.
  • Data Entry & Record Keeping: Accurately inputting count data into casino software to generate daily revenue reports.
  • Security & Compliance: Working in a strictly monitored, confined environment, following the Nisqually Red Wind Casino and Tribal Gaming Agency rules to prevent discrepancies or theft.

Deli Sales Associate/Grocery Store Cashier

Quigley's Station RV Park and General Store
Klamath River, CA
2005 - 2006

Deli Associate:

  • Customer Service: Greet shoppers. Help them choose meats, cheeses, and ready-to-eat meals.
  • Food Prep: Slice meat and cheese to exact weights. Make and package deli trays or sandwiches. Make hot food to order, Bake cakes and pastries to fill shelves
  • Cleanliness: Wash and sanitize knives, slicers, and work counters. Follow all food safety rules.
  • Stocking: Fill display cases with fresh food. Rotate stock so old food sells first.

CASHIER:

  • Transaction Processing: Scan items, handle cash, credit/debit cards, and mobile payments, and issue receipts or change.
  • Customer Service: Greet shoppers, address inquiries, resolve complaints, and guide customers to product locations or clarify store policies.
  • Register Balancing: Count cash drawer at start and end of shifts, tally transactions, and maintain accurate records with zero discrepancies.
  • Merchandise Handling: Bag or wrap items securely, process returns/exchanges, and assist with age verification for restricted items like alcohol or tobacco.
  • Ensured checkout area was stocked and tidy. Keep the checkout area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies. May assist with restocking shelves or managing displays during downtime.
  • Managed store operations at start and end of day.

Accounting Manager

Chitwood Bros., Inc.
Fremont, CA
1981 - 2002
  • Led financial reporting processes: Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Developed annual budgets: Aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
  • Streamlined month-end close procedures: Improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
  • Mentored junior staff: Enhancing team performance and fostering professional growth.

Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

  • Transaction Management: Oversee full-cycle accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and billing processes.
  • Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.
  • Payroll: Process payroll, track Paid Time Off (PTO), and manage benefits administration.

Management & Reporting

  • Financial Statements: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets, analyze variances, and project cash flows.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff or clerical employees.

Compliance & Audits

  • Internal Controls: Develop and enforce internal financial policies to mitigate risk and fraud.
  • Tax & Audit Prep: Prepare W-2s, 1099s, and necessary documentation for external CPAs and auditors during tax season.
  • Regulatory Adherence: Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws.

Accounts Receivable Accountant

International Harvester
San Leandro, CA
1979 - 1981

Core Roles & Responsibilities

  • Billing & Invoicing: Generate, review, and distribute accurate invoices to clients based on contracts and sales orders.
  • Cash Application: Process and post incoming customer payments, accurately matching receipts to specific invoices or client accounts.
  • Collections & Follow-ups: Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts. Send payment reminders and negotiate payment plans to recover delinquent balances.
  • Dispute Resolution: Investigate billing discrepancies, process credit memos, and handle customer inquiries professionally to keep revenue flowing.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Reconcile AR ledgers and prepare daily/monthly reports for finance management to assess cash flow.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mission San Jose High
Fremont, CA

No Degree - Accounting

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Skills

  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Payroll processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accuracy and speed
  • Workplace safety
  • Reliability and trustworthiness

Interests

I'm a competitive power lifter and love meeting new people 15 years ago, I started my journey to get healthier I became a 6-day-a-week avid gym-goer and started eating right

Timeline

Count Room Attendant

Red Wind Casino
2015 - 2016

Deli Sales Associate/Grocery Store Cashier

Quigley's Station RV Park and General Store
2005 - 2006

Accounting Manager

Chitwood Bros., Inc.
1981 - 2002

Accounts Receivable Accountant

International Harvester
1979 - 1981

High School Diploma -

Mission San Jose High

No Degree - Accounting

Ohlone College