NICOLE COUTURIER
Marquette
Summary
Highly organized and detail-focused Accountant with an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments. Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data. Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management. Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices and monthly statements for clients. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity. Excellent computer skills; proficient with QuickBooks and Quickbooks Online and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily. Proficient in Serif PagePlus7, Microsoft Office System (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Access), Microsoft Windows operating system.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Registered Tax Return Preparer
VOS Financial Services, LLC (self Employed)
01.2005 - Current
- Managed financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to align departmental goals with organizational financial strategies.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable operations, enhancing cash flow management efficiency.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through detailed expense analysis and financial forecasting.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and enhancing team productivity.
- Developed and maintained internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in records.
- Led audits, collaborating with external auditors to facilitate thorough evaluations of financial statements.
- Utilized advanced accounting software for efficient data management and reporting accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- File LLC Articles with State of MI, draft operating agreements
- Experienced in real estate, restaurant, retail, consulting, services, and property management industries.
Accounting and Finance Clerk
VIO, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Prepare journal entries, including inventory-related at month-end closing entries
- Process purchase orders
- Assist with audit fieldwork
- Prepare weekly sales, investor, and inventory reports
- Researching and correcting account discrepancies
- Process accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Entry of daily sales, and credit card reconciliation
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Northern Michigan Land Brokers
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Managed fixed assets, accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. Oversaw administrative budget. Prepared expense reports, credit card/bank reconciliations, and year-end journal entries. Completed and filed all payroll reports.
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepared contracts, agreements and real estate closing documents.
- Simultaneous managed financial books for seven (7) related limited liability companies specializing in real estate development and property management.
- Purchased all hardware and software, performed application upgrades, and trained staff in use of office computer resources.
- Entering of real estate listings, office file creation, and marketing package creation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting
Ferris State University
Traverse City, MichiganSkills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial statements
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Payroll processing
- Cash flow analysis
- General ledger entries
- Tax preparation
- General ledger accounting
- MS office suite
- Cash flow management
- GAAP accounting
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Quickbooks expertise
Timeline
Accounting and Finance Clerk
VIO, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
Accountant Registered Tax Return Preparer
VOS Financial Services, LLC (self Employed)
01.2005 - Current
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Northern Michigan Land Brokers
01.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting
Ferris State University