Michelle Chastain
BRYANT,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Todd & Associates CPAs
08.2021 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Generated comprehensive reports for senior management, covering key financial metrics.
- Completed biweekly payroll for company personnel.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Accounting Manager
VB Accounting
06.2014 - 07.2021
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Filed payroll taxes with appropriate government agencies by deadlines to minimize risk of penalties or fines.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Accounting Manager
Redstone Construction Group
06.2002 - 05.2014
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quick Books & Sage software.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Invoicing
- Month-End Reporting
- Bank Account Reconciliations
- Collections
- Tax Compliance
- AP and AR Management
- Payroll Processing
- Quarterly Reviews
- Quickbooks
- Account Reconciliation
Certification
Notary
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Todd & Associates CPAs
08.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
VB Accounting
06.2014 - 07.2021
Accounting Manager
Redstone Construction Group
06.2002 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas At Little Rock