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Education
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Michelle Mealing

Owings,MD

Summary

Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Unit Finance Manager

Republic Services
03.2020 - Current
  • Manage financial internal controls across all business unit functional area(sales, operations, human resources, and payroll to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
  • Optimized cash flow of monthly 1.5 million profit and loss statement with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Manage reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Provide the General Manager with financial analysis to support sound and profitable business decisions.
  • Manage the accounting aspects os capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
  • Trained new and existing team members in the business unit on financial procedures, monthly with a lunch and learn.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to improve terms to enhance cash flow.

Senior Accountant

Smartronix
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Maintained accurate deprecation schedules for multi million dollar inventory,

Assistant Controller

Republic Services
11.2007 - 07.2018
  • Maintained for the general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial statements, supporting growth of the business unit.
  • Process weekly payroll and garnishments.
  • Implemented new accounting software, changing from Lawson to Oracle.
  • Coordinated complex acquisitions projects, ensuring three successful acquisitions in five years.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing timely fillings,



Education

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Skills

  • Budget forecasting expertise
  • Budget management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Skilled in Workday, Kronos, and Orcale
  • Financial internal controls
  • Financial budgeting
  • Customer relationship development

Timeline

Business Unit Finance Manager

Republic Services
03.2020 - Current

Senior Accountant

Smartronix
07.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant Controller

Republic Services
11.2007 - 07.2018

Virginia State University
Michelle Mealing