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MICHELLE STAHLMAN

Rio Vista,CA

Summary

Highly analytical, with 17+ years experience in Governmental Accounting Functions. Detail-Oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Wunderbar-Vacaville CA
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable review.
  • Streamlined financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 5 days to 3 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
  • Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables and implementing stricter credit policies.

Consulting/Contract Work

Temp Agency
07.2016 - 03.2017

Veolia Environmental Solution 7/2016 -11/2016

Solano Community College 11/2016-12/2016

Certified Coatings Company 1/2017-3/2017

Accountant

Delta Diablo Sanitation District
02.2005 - 09.2015

Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Prepared Financial Reports for interim and annual audit
  • Assisted in coordinating and preparation of Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
  • Prepares financial and project cost reports; prepares financial statement analyses and special reports
  • Payroll Review, Maintain deductions and pay types for Multi Tier System
  • Maintain payroll system tax tables, benefit tables, and exception tables
  • ACH and EFT for all payroll related expenses
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable review
  • CalPERS retirement processing and review, Deferred compensation processing, review and reconciliation.

Advanced Level Account Clerk

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services
02.1999 - 02.2005
  • Lead Assignment, Accounts Payable, Verifications, Petty Cash
  • Assist in the control of departmental budget with year end closing procedures, regarding encumbrances.

Accountant

Patricia J. Widener CPA
06.1997 - 02.1999
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts for multiple clients
  • Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Heald Business College
Concord, CA
01.1997

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Preparation
  • Fiscal Budgeting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • CalPERS Reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Financial Statement Review
  • General Ledger Management
  • Sales Tax Compliance
  • Manufacturing Accounting
  • Intercompany Transactions

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Wunderbar-Vacaville CA
04.2017 - 03.2021

Consulting/Contract Work

Temp Agency
07.2016 - 03.2017

Accountant

Delta Diablo Sanitation District
02.2005 - 09.2015

Advanced Level Account Clerk

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services
02.1999 - 02.2005

Accountant

Patricia J. Widener CPA
06.1997 - 02.1999

Associate of Science - Accounting

Heald Business College
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