Michelle S. Rivers
Management Resource Systems, Inc./Atlantis Contractors, Inc.
Randleman,USA
12
years of professional experience
Qualified and results driven accounting professional with over 25 years’ experience in accounting. Experienced with all accounting departments to include 20 years in management. Talented leader directing highly skilled professionals to support the achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include: Financial Reporting, Accounting Management, Detail Oriented, Team Player, Strong Communication, Strong Leadership Skills, Forecasting & Budgeting, Problem Solver, Job Cost Accounting
Work History
Controller/Human Resources Manager/Assistant Controller
5 Years- Report directly to the company President. Work very close with the President to report financial information for multiple companies. Month-end close and reporting to owner weekly on financial information. All Human Resource functions and record keeping. Process 3rd party payroll for all employees working in 50 states. Record journal entries for payroll. All 401k and benefits responsibilities. Capital asset purchase and depreciation.
- Responsible for overseeing all tax returns are filed
- Workers Comp audits/work closely with outside accounting firm on annual audit
- Liens, bonds, all insurance to include auto
- Successfully works to keep job cost on budget
- Approval of AIA billing, conditional and final waivers
- All 401k and benefits responsibilities, 5500 filing, fiduciary responsibilities
- Successfully manage cashflow, AP and A/R
- Banking responsibilities to include online banking task
- Streamlined the payroll process and improved the cost coding process as well
- Implemented job cost tracking which improved profitability
- Implemented and supervised company inventory program
- Successfully managed all insurance matters (health, general liability, worker’s compensation, auto and bonds) Successfully managed all worker’s comp and general liability audits
- Developed the safety policy, addressed OSHA inspections and citations
- Implemented drug screening policy, assisted with all certifications and compliance issues
- Assured all multi-state government business relations were current, such as contractors licenses
- Served as IT support with no loss of information or problems
- Worked well with outside accounting firm to assist in the annual review process
- Developed and implemented new employee manual for staff
Controller/Accounting Manager
4 Years- Accurately and timely prepared monthly financial statements and all supplemental reports requested. In addition, prepared job cost summaries, percent of completion reports, and over/under budget reports. Helped project managers, estimators, and superintendents to track job cost and stay within budgets. Tracked and recorded change orders and budgets. Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Maintained all cash management, reconciliations, asset purchases and depreciation schedules needed for accurate reporting. Overseen the weekly payroll process and prepared multi-state payroll tax returns to include NC, VA, SC, WV, GA, AL, etc. Supervised the preparation of all AIA applications, schedule of values, 1st and 2nd tier lien waivers and sales tax reports required for billing. Reviewed contracts for accuracy and compliance with safety, billing, and certificates of insurance requirements. Administrator for all forms of corporate insurance.
Accounting/Office Manager
2 Years- Responsible for all general accounting functions. Handled all business license filings and payroll returns to include the preparation of W2’s and 1099’s. All construction billing with AIA forms, insurance certificates, sales tax, and lien waivers. Kept human resource records to include documentation of employees in compliance with government regulations. Handled all employee accidents and reported worker’s compensation claims. Kept OSHA 300 and 301 logs current.
- Simplified reporting of change orders and record keeping process
- Handled OSHA inspections and any citations and corrections
- Effectively provided ideas for safety and compliance
- Overseen purchases of all major asset purchases
- Assured contracts were properly executed which included the distribution of submittals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Accounting
- Certified Notary Public for the State of North Carolina
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Program – Strong Excel Skills, PowerPoint
- NAEYC Conference San Antonio Texas-Staff Management Seminar
- Timberline, Peachtree, JobPower, and QuickBooks Accounting Software
- World of Concrete -Profit and Job Costing Seminars, Lien Rights Laws
Skills
Payroll processing
Preparing financial statements
Cash flow management
Staff management
Timeline
Controller/Human Resources Manager/Assistant Controller
Management Resource Systems, Inc./Atlantis Contractors, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2017Read More
Controller/Accounting Manager
American Concrete Construction, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011Read More
Accounting/Office Manager
B & H Millwork and Fixtures, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
High Point University
Bachelor of Science from Concentration in Accounting
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