MICHELLE BROWN
Bronx Surrogate's Court
Bronx,NY
24
years of professional experience
Court and accounting professional with experience processing court payments, maintaining accurate records, assisting attorneys and self-represented litigants, and supporting confidential personnel operations. Brings a strong foundation in cash handling, account reconciliation, data entry, document routing, and customer service, supported by a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Work History
Court Revenue Assistant
3 Years 9 Months- Process court payments and fees, including cash payments for petitions, and balance the cash drawer and payment totals in accordance with court procedures.
- Use UCMS to enter transactions, create case files, verify information, and maintain accurate payment and filing records.
- Assist attorneys, self-represented litigants, and petitioners with payment and filing questions in a courteous, service-focused manner.
- Scan, route, and organize court documents while protecting confidential information.
Senior Court Analyst, Personnel Department
5 Months- Entered and maintained employee attendance records in Kronos and provided day-to-day administrative support to Personnel.
- Handled confidential employee information with discretion and shared it only with appropriate staff.
- Distributed office supplies and coordinated staff communications, sign-ups, and workplace events.
Bookkeeper
2 Years 2 Months- Managed bookkeeping and financial records for seven companies and performed bank reconciliations for six.
- Entered financial transactions, assisted with payroll, and prepared and disbursed refund checks.
- Worked with the County Clerk’s Office and internal teams to support accurate, timely financial operations.
Bookkeeper / Post-Closing Clerk
11 Months- Processed deposits, payments, and wire transfers through Capital One Commercial Banking for assigned files.
- Reconciled multiple accounts, entered data into business systems, and prepared monthly remittances for three underwriters.
Accounting Assistant
4 Years 10 Months- Coordinated document recording through ACRIS and Westchester Prep and worked with the County Clerk’s Office.
- Completed monthly reconciliations and prepared accounts receivable and accounts payable reports for financial activity.
- Followed up with agents by phone and email on outstanding balances; built spreadsheets and a database to improve tracking and reporting.
- Prepared monthly underwriter reports and supported annual underwriter audits.
Bookkeeper
5 Months- Prepared accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices, supported month-end closing and reconciliations, and used Excel for financial reporting.
Bookkeeper
3 Months- Prepared closing entries in Fund E-Z, created accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices, and completed daily bank deposits.
Accounting Assistant
6 Months- Prepared accounts receivable and accounts payable reports, contacted agents about outstanding balances, and negotiated vendor pricing.
Accounting Assistant
7 Years 11 Months- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable, prepared financial activity reports, and communicated with agents about outstanding balances.
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory tracking and reporting accuracy; negotiated vendor pricing to reduce expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
- Magna Cum Laude
- President’s and Dean’s List
- GPA: 3.79
Skills
- Processed court payments and managed cash transactions.
- Supported UCMS data entry and case updates.
- Recorded Kronos attendance entries and timekeeping details.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries.
- Verified case files and financial records for accuracy.
- Scanned documents and routed files to proper departments.
- Assisted with confidential personnel records and support tasks.
- Performed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
- Used Microsoft Office and QuickBooks for daily administrative work.
Timeline
Senior Court Analyst, Personnel Department
Bronx Surrogate's Court
11.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Court Revenue Assistant
Bronx Surrogate's Court
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Bookkeeper
Everest Abstract Services
08.2020 - 10.2022Read More
Bookkeeper / Post-Closing Clerk
Prestige Title Agency
05.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Accounting Assistant
Eastern Abstract Corp.
07.2014 - 05.2019Read More
Bookkeeper
The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce
02.2014 - 07.2014Read More
Bookkeeper
The Greenwich House
09.2012 - 12.2012Read More
Accounting Assistant
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
02.2012 - 08.2012Read More
Accounting Assistant
Fidelity National Title Group
09.2002 - 08.2010Read More
Monroe College
Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting
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