Michelle Horvat
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Managed multiple clients' tax needs and met deadlines.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Supervisor
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Prepared and reviewed individual and business returns, including closely-held corporate, partnership and S corporation returns.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Business Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Oversaw operations for business management clients by processing vital documentation, obtaining insurance verification and authorization for services.
- Implemented automation strategies for business management clients, correspondence management, schedule coordination and bookkeeping.
- Processed all bills for payment and gross receipts for the business management clients timely.
Controller
Miracle Sealants Company
Arcadia, CA
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Corresponded and provided required reporting to owners and bankers on a monthly and annual basis.
- Oversaw inventory physical counts annually.
Accountant
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
12.2007 - 01.2015
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books as requested by clients.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed annual functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Preparation of individual, parntership, S corporation and C corporation tax returns.
- Meetings and correspondence with clients related to tax returns and required documents.
Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Includes managing all aspects of the financial statement and tax returns for clients.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.1992
Skills
- CCH® ProSystem fx® tax software
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
- Individual and business taxes
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Staff Management
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
01.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
12.2019 - 01.2021
Business Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
07.2016 - 12.2019
Controller
Miracle Sealants Company
01.2015 - 06.2016
Accountant
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
12.2007 - 01.2015
Manager
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP
07.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University