Michelle Porter
Woodbridge,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic accountant with extensive experience at the US Department of Labor, adept at enhancing financial reporting accuracy and streamlining processes. Proven expertise in GAAP and data analysis, coupled with strong attention to detail. Successfully improved month-end closing efficiency, fostering better decision-making through timely financial insights.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
US Department of Labor
07.2000 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Enhanced team productivity and knowledge by leading regular training sessions on accounting best practices and software updates.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VASkills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Financial statements
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- General ledger entries
- Account reconciliation processes
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis
- MS office suite
- Customer relations
- Financial management
- Data inputting
- Finance
- Administrative support
- GAAP accounting
- Fixed asset management
- Auditing procedures
- Internal controls
- Superior attention to detail
- Analytical research
- Regulatory compliance
- Statutory reporting
- Grant management
- Microsoft Excel
- GAAP
- Budget forecasting
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting controls
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- A/P and A/R
- Year-end close
- Bookkeeping knowledge
Timeline
Accountant
US Department of Labor
07.2000 - Current
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Northern Virginia Community College
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