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Michelle Ricci

Crystal Lake,IL

Summary

Seasoned Accounting Manager offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

GK Development
07.2021 - Current
  • Managing a team of accountants and AP/AR Specialists
  • Training employees on operating system and monthly tasks
  • GAAP Auditing
  • Proficient in Yardi operating system
  • Responsible for over 30 General Ledgers which include multiple malls across the United States
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Review non-capital expense invoice coding
  • Preparing bank reconciliations
  • Preparing monthly financial reports for owners & financial institutions
  • Yearly CAM and RE Tax Reconciliations
  • Input property budgets
  • Calculate monthly management fees
  • Collection calls to tenants with outstanding rents owed.

Senior Property Accountant

Crossroads Partners
09.2014 - Current
  • Proficient in Yardi operating system
  • Responsible for over 30 General Ledgers
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Review non-capital expense invoice coding
  • Preparing bank reconciliations
  • Preparing monthly financial reports for owners & financial institutions
  • Yearly CAM and RE Tax Reconciliations
  • Input property budgets
  • Calculate monthly management fees
  • Collection calls to tenants with outstanding rents owed.

Office Manager

Crossroads Partners
01.2012 - 09.2014
  • Direct relations with customers, tenants and owners through phone calls and person to person interaction
  • Calling for payment from tenants and vendors
  • Make deposits at multiple banks personally and electronically
  • General Administrative duties
  • Creating Invoices for work down
  • Collecting payment on invoices that have outstanding balances
  • Management of Commercial Properties.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
  • Conducted regular reviews of office procedures, identifying and implementing improvements for operational excellence.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.

Construction Coordinator

Sterling Bay Companies
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Preparing monthly owners sworn statements
  • Working closely with financial institutions to obtain project funding
  • Working directly with vendors, coordinating pricing, invoicing and payment
  • Managing vendor and legal contracts
  • Using Yardi to code and process invoices.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of 30-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
  • Attended 10 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.

Payable

Midaco Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • Processing orders from all over the country and make sure the proper paper work is used to send product
  • Working with Q&A
  • Working with Visual
  • Making sure that bills for the company are paid and the debits and credits are balanced
  • Making sure that clients are paying on time collections calls are made if necessary
  • Balancing and reporting monthly debits and credits within the company.

Estimating Coordinator

Osman Construction Corp
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Converted the company to a paperless bid system for an annual savings of over $10,000
  • Developed a subcontractor database to create bidder lists
  • Monitored subcontractor insurance requirements
  • Finalized close out books to insure subcontractor guarantees
  • Met with suppliers to discuss supplies, pricing, new products, etc
  • Contacted subcontractors for bids and bid reductions
  • Collected and sorted bids
  • Coordinated e-mailing of additional information with Project Managers
  • Assisted the accounting department.

Education

Master of Accountancy in Accounting -

Keller Graduate School of Management
On-Line
01.2019

Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting -

Columbia College
On-Line
01.2011

General Studies -

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
01.2006

Skills

  • GAAP understanding
  • Financial statements expertise
  • Internal Controls
  • Budget Management
  • ERP Systems Expertise
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Implementation
  • AP and AR management

Timeline

Accounting Manager

GK Development
07.2021 - Current

Senior Property Accountant

Crossroads Partners
09.2014 - Current

Office Manager

Crossroads Partners
01.2012 - 09.2014

Construction Coordinator

Sterling Bay Companies
01.2011 - 01.2012

Payable

Midaco Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2011

Estimating Coordinator

Osman Construction Corp
01.2007 - 01.2010

Master of Accountancy in Accounting -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting -

Columbia College

General Studies -

Southern Illinois University

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