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Michele (Shelley) Oesch

Office Manager/ Accounting Specialist
Crystal Lake,IL

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in collections and cash application with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager /Accounting Specialist

Intellihot Green Technologies
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
  • Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Processed tax exempt certificates, rebates, and vendor credit inquiries.
  • Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling AR accounts, resolving discrepancies, and updating system data regularly.

Accounting Specialist

Rf IDEAS
03.2008 - 06.2023
  • Input financial data and produced reports in NetSuite.
  • Processed all incoming payments from lockbox, ACH, wires, and credit card payments.
  • Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
  • Reviewed and approved employee expense reports in Concur to ensure adherence to the company T&E policy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Used Avalara to maintain compliance and reduce audit risk.
  • Prepared journal entries and reconciliations for month end close.
  • Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into computer. (Prior to Nov. 2015)
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. (Prior to Nov. 2015)
  • Issued weekly payments by check, ACH and wire. (Prior to Nov. 2015)

Office Manager

PLI, Inc.
02.2000 - 05.2011
  • Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments.
  • Weekly payroll processing
  • HR functions, onboarding employees, manage vacation time.
  • Maintain confidential records and information at all times.
  • Manage insurance licensing for company and staff.
  • Completed partial and final waivers for projects, including notary signature.
  • Worked with CPA firm to perform month end and year end reports.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.

Skills

    Invoicing and collections

Account Reconciliation

Bookkeeping

Payroll Processing

Expense reports

GL and journal entries

Statement preparation

Software

NetSuite

Concur

Avalara

Quickbooks

Timeline

Office Manager /Accounting Specialist

Intellihot Green Technologies
08.2023 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Rf IDEAS
03.2008 - 06.2023

Office Manager

PLI, Inc.
02.2000 - 05.2011

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