Michelle Rodriguez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Rodriguez Attorney at Law
Uvalde, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Assisted with the discovery process, which involves collecting and organizing evidence, preparing interrogatories, and helping to schedule depositions.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, contacting witnesses, and preparing trial notebooks.
- Participated in settlement negotiations with insurance companies or opposing parties.
- Assisted in divorce cases by helping clients complete necessary paperwork, tracking deadlines, and coordinating court filings.
- Helped clients with child custody arrangements, child support calculations, and visitation schedules.
- Assisted in determining and documenting spousal support (alimony) agreements.
- Worked on dividing marital assets and debts, including preparing property inventories and financial statements.
- Supported clients in paternity disputes, including preparing legal documents and coordinating DNA testing if necessary.
- Assisted clients in obtaining protective orders and documenting incidents of domestic violence.
- Helped clients navigate the adoption process, including preparing adoption petitions and coordinating with adoption agencies.
- Participated in mediation sessions or alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients to keep them informed about their cases and gather necessary information.
- Researched relevant family laws and regulations, as well as previous case outcomes.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
VIP Staffing
San Antonio, TX
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses.
- Tracked and paying bills, invoices.
- Handled accounts receivable, which includes invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
- Reconciling of bank statements with the company's financial records to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
- Processed payroll, including calculating employee wages, taxes, and deductions.
- Prepared financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets, to provide an accurate snapshot of the company's financial health.
- Ensured the company complies with tax regulations by preparing and filing tax returns and keeping records of tax-related transactions.
- Maintained the general ledger, which is a comprehensive record of all financial transactions, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Continental Bookkeeping
San Antonio, TX
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses.
- Tracked and paying bills, invoices.
- Handled accounts receivable, which includes invoicing customers, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
- Reconciling of bank statements with the company's financial records to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
- Processed payroll, including calculating employee wages, taxes, and deductions.
- Prepared financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets, to provide an accurate snapshot of the company's financial health.
- Ensured the company complies with tax regulations by preparing and filing tax returns and keeping records of tax-related transactions.
- Maintained the general ledger, which is a comprehensive record of all financial transactions, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio, TX
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Verified invoices from suppliers ensured that the invoices were accurate and matched the purchase orders and receipts.
- Scheduled and processed payments to suppliers.
- Issued checks, initiated electronic transfers, setting up recurring payments.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to resolve discrepancies or address payment inquiries.
- Reconciled expenses by comparing invoices and purchase orders.
- Month-end closing, which included preparing reports and ensuring that all outstanding invoices and payments were accounted for.
- Resolved discrepancies, errors, and issues related to invoices and payments.
Accounting Specialist
North Park Lexus of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
07.2004 - 09.2007
- Financial Data Entry.
- Processed vendor invoices, issued payments, sent invoices to customers, and tracked customer payments.
- Reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
- Monitored expenses by reviewing receipts, expense reports, and employee reimbursement requests.
- Prepared financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Assisted with internal and external audits by providing auditors with financial documentation and answering inquiries related to financial records.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment issues and customers regarding outstanding invoices or billing inquiries.
Education
Paralegal Studies (College)
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Business (Business Management)
Northwest Vista College
Skills
- Clerical experience
- QuickBooks
- Bookkeeping
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Business Management
- Project management
- Financial report writing
- Budgeting
- Tax Experience
- Financial auditing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Financial statement preparation
- Paralegal experience
- Legal research
- Accounting
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Accounting
- GAAP
- Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Profit & Loss
- Customer service
- Google Suite
- Payroll
- Paralegal
- Sage
- Business Analysis
- Research
- Tax experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Account reconciliation
- Account management
- Auditing
- Forecasting
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Financial analysis
- Analysis skills
- Office Management
- Proofreading
- Accounts payable
- Interviewing
- Event Planning
- Google Docs
Certification
Paralegal Certificate, 05/01/21, Present
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Paralegal
Rodriguez Attorney at Law
02.2019 - Current
Full Charge Bookkeeper
VIP Staffing
05.2018 - 04.2019
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Continental Bookkeeping
02.2011 - 01.2016
Accounts Payable Clerk
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
02.2008 - 12.2010
Accounting Specialist
North Park Lexus of San Antonio
07.2004 - 09.2007
Paralegal Studies (College)
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Business (Business Management)
Northwest Vista College