Michelle Brewster
Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation
Harrison,USA
Summary
Accounting professional with extensive experience in payroll administration and financial reporting at Express Employment Professionals. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in month-end closings. Recognized for strong attention to detail and effective communication, driving efficiency and compliance in financial operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller and Accounting Generalist
Express Employment Professionals
Ithaca and Corning, NY
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Entered data into spreadsheets and appropriate accounting programs
- Processed payments and prepared bank deposits
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Reconciling checking and credit card accounts
- Maintained confidentiality involving personnel, financial data and company's internal affairs
- Created invoices
- Processed payroll in ADP, Paylocity and Paychex
- Processed weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll forms
- Prepared monthly closing reports, General Journal entries and spreadsheets
Various Temporary Positions
Accountemps (Robert Half)
Fort Myers, FL
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Entered data into spreadsheets and appropriate accounting programs
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
- Maintained confidentiality involving personnel, financial data and company's internal affairs
- Created invoices
- Processed payroll in QuickBooks and Peachtree
Payroll Specialist
Atkinson and Associates
North Fort Myers, FL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Entered data into spreadsheets and appropriate accounting programs
- Processed payments and prepared bank deposits
- Reconciling accounts
- Maintained confidentiality involving personnel, financial data and company's internal affairs
- Processed payroll in QuickBooks
- Processed weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll forms
Customer Service Representative
LYNX Services
North Fort Myers, FL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Entered data into spreadsheets and appropriate programs
- Contacted automotive shops, vehicle owners and insurance adjusters to make arrangements to have damaged vehicles picked up and taken to IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions) branch office
- Making sure that all files were worked in a timely manner
- Maintained confidentiality involving personnel, financial data and company's internal affairs
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Jackson Hewitt
Fort Myers, FL
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Enter data into spreadsheets and appropriate accounting programs
- Trained new and returning employees on current tax laws
- Set up offices to get ready for tax season
- Maintain confidentiality involving personnel, financial data and company's internal affairs
- Met with clients to discuss tax situations
Education
GED -
Riverdale High School
Accounting Certificate -
Rasmussen College
Bookkeeping -
Coursera
Skills
- QuickBooks and Peachtree
- Lacerte tax software
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Payroll accounting and administration
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Team collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Month-end and year-end closings
- General ledger management
Fixed asset management
- Balance sheet oversight
References
Other references available upon request
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Controller and Accounting Generalist
Express Employment Professionals
05.2022 - 03.2023
Payroll Specialist
Atkinson and Associates
01.2016 - 01.2017
Customer Service Representative
LYNX Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Various Temporary Positions
Accountemps (Robert Half)
01.2003 - 01.2022
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Jackson Hewitt
01.1999 - 01.2013
GED -
Riverdale High School
Accounting Certificate -
Rasmussen College
Bookkeeping -
Coursera
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