Michelle Pennant
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Highly talented bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience in performing various accounting and clerical tasks. Skilled in processing payments, initiating payments (A/R & A/P), invoicing, and utilizing ADP payroll software for 8 years, along with proficiency in other payroll software. Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, allowing for successful multitasking of various responsibilities and challenges. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook calendaring, as well as Internet Explorer. Certified training and extensive experience with QuickBooks, with familiarity in Peachtree software as well. Maintains positive and effective work relationships, prioritizing team building. Demonstrates a fast learning ability when adapting to new programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
COMSTOCK RESIDENTIAL
01.2023 - Current
- Entering all vendor & subcontractor bills
- Prepare checks for payments, Work with vendors regarding invoices and payments
- Entering credit card transactions, coding them and reconcile at month end also making company credit card payments
- Maintain the vendor database
- Processing payroll for employees
- Creating and managing personal files for current/new employees
- Monthly bank reconciliation of 4 different bank accounts, distributes and file financial documents/reports
- Sort documents review for accuracy; Editing and updating contracts
- Match supporting invoices to Purchase orders & verify invoices for payments.
Concierge
MAVERICK CONCIERGE (PART TIME WEEKENDS)
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
- Maximized residents satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
- Sorting residents packages and deliveries, entering into package delivery system.
- Maintained front desk's concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
C.R. WALLAUER COMPANY.
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Accounts Payable for 2 companies
- Enter & prepare checks for vendor payments, Work with Vendors regarding invoices and payments
- Maintain the vendor database as well as making company credit card payments
- Monthly bank reconciliation of 3 different bank accounts, distributes and file financial documents/reports
- Sort documents review for accuracy; match supporting invoices to Purchase orders/ Contracts; verify invoices & approvals for all payments
- Assist in other departmental positions A/R, Sales Tax reporting.
Veterinary Receptionist
Miller Clark Animal Hospital (Part Time Weekends)
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Greet clients and their pets in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phones and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Schedule appointments and maintain client records
- Collect payments and process transactions accurately
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Provide excellent customer service.
Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper & HR Payroll Admin
Bruni & Campisi Plumbing & Heating Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2018
- 10+ years of leadership experience in staff supervision and management in a professional services environment
- Coordinate and oversee on-the-ground Human Resources functions including participating in the interviewing and hiring of professional staff, conducting new hire orientation, conducting bi-annual performance reviews, managing employee relations, salary adjustments, discipline, and separation from employment, and performing other duties as needed; liaise and report in real-time to Human Resources team on employment performance issues
- .Experience in supporting a C-Suite or senior partner working in a leadership capacity & A high level of adaptability, flexibility, and emotional intelligence
- A high level of discretion and integrity, capable of handling very sensitive and confidential information, I’m self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative and always on a 24/7 mindset.
- Assist in budget preparation and forecasting, including salary budget and increases
- Monitor and manage office budget throughout the year, including controlling expenses appropriately and performing periodic variance analysis
- Entering all vendor bills
- Prepare checks for vendor payments, Work with Vendors regarding invoices and payments
- Maintain the vendor database as well as making company credit card payments
- Processing payroll for 60-65 employees
- Creating and managing personal files for current/new employees
- Monthly bank reconciliation of 3 different bank accounts, distributes and file financial documents/reports and making bank deposits
- Sort documents review for accuracy; match supporting invoices to Purchase orders/Contracts; verify invoices for payments.
Education
Certificate - Quickbooks Certified
The Career Center
03.2001
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoice
- Accounts Payable
- AP
- Quickbooks
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Accounting
- Excel
- Outlook
- Bank Reconciliation
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Vehicle Maintenance
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Office Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Customer service
- Clerical experience
- Typing
- Research
- Front desk
- Banking
- Accounts receivable
- Calendar management
- Accounting software
- Office management
- Human resources
- Accounting
- Accounts payable
- General ledger accounting
- QuickBooks
- Account reconciliation
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- General ledger reconciliation
- Project management software
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- HVAC
- Plumbing
Certification
- Quickbooks Certification, NY
- Driver's license
Timeline
Concierge
MAVERICK CONCIERGE (PART TIME WEEKENDS)
04.2024 - Current
Full Charge Bookkeeper
COMSTOCK RESIDENTIAL
01.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
C.R. WALLAUER COMPANY.
08.2018 - 02.2023
Veterinary Receptionist
Miller Clark Animal Hospital (Part Time Weekends)
04.2018 - 04.2020
Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper & HR Payroll Admin
Bruni & Campisi Plumbing & Heating Inc.
05.2008 - 08.2018
Certificate - Quickbooks Certified
The Career Center