Michelle Poortinga
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Code Enforcement Officer
Polk County Public Works
08.2021 - Current
- Maintain daily functions for Weatherization and Emergency Home Repair Programs.
- Conducts interviews with clients to evaluate program eligibility for individuals applying for Weatherization and/or Emergency Home Repair in person and over telephone.
- Maintain client priority list for Weatherization, schedule appointments for Auditor to conduct weatherization audit.
- Maintain contractor files for required license and documentation.
- Communicate with other private and public agencies regarding services provided.
- Establish and maintain client files in Energov and WAMS (Weatherization Automated Maintenance System).
- Prepares bid packets for Housing Projects.
- Reviews bid proposals for accuracy and completeness.
- Award projects to winning contractors.
- Approves contractor payments.
- Explains various Housing programs and procedures to public, outside agencies, and community groups.
- Reviews accounting documents such as invoices, requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintains ledgers, journals, logs, files and other accounting and fiscal records.
- Creates detailed monthly financial reports for several funding sources.
- Prepares monthly reports
Accounting Technician
Polk County Public Works
04.2009 - 08.2021
- Analyze and evaluate financial and statistical data to provide information on division, or fund expenditure/revenues in order to assist with budget or financial statement preparation, ensure compliance with governmental reporting.
- Reviews and audits accounting documents such as invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, bills, warrants, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintains ledgers, journals, logs and files, and other accounting or fiscal records.
- Collects, distributes, and allocates funds to correct accounts.
- Maintains complex and complete records of Housing Services Programs.
- Assist in preparation of complex financial statements and reports, assists in development of division budget and grant accounting and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with governmental reporting regulations for management decisions regarding budget or fiscal issues.
Office Specialist
Polk County Public Works
04.2001 - 04.2009
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and implementing digital document management techniques.
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks by meticulously reviewing documents and cross-referencing information.
- Receives and answers inquiries, provides program information to assist general public, other County departments, clients and contractors, with application forms, building permits, and trip permits, in person and over telephone.
- Directs callers and visitors to appropriate personnel.
- Performs clerical support functions including serving as back-up to other clerical staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA05.1987
Skills
- Thorough Knowledge of Housing Division Programs
- Professionalism dealing with low income clients
- Adaptability to many different duties of the Housing Program
- Detail oriented in reports for the Housing Program
Timeline
Code Enforcement Officer
Polk County Public Works
08.2021 - Current
Accounting Technician
Polk County Public Works
04.2009 - 08.2021
Office Specialist
Polk County Public Works
04.2001 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
East High School