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MELANIE COLE

Fletcher

Summary

Accomplished Controller with a proven track record at, adept in financial planning and P&L reporting, enhanced internal controls for audit-readiness, and spearheaded cost-saving strategies. Excelled in QuickBooks and team leadership, ensuring robust financial health and operational excellence. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Mel-ticulous Accounting
01.2024 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

Controller

Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared and distributed month-end financial statements
  • Oversaw accounts payable department ensuring accurate vendor payments in a timely manner
  • Recorded transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Directed month-end closing process including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Managed internal systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting
  • Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies for cost savings and improved profitability
  • Evaluated existing accounting processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement

Controller

OSADA CONSTRUCTION LLC
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • AR/AP, HR, Payroll, Tax, Training
  • Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation
  • Creating SOP, processes and procedures company wide
  • Projecting/Forecasting with creating Financial Reports
  • Oversaw accounts payable department ensuring accurate vendor payments in a timely manner
  • Inside Sales

Inside Sales

M& S LOGISTICS
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Comply with short/long term departmental goals, objectives, policies, operating, sales and marketing procedures
  • Build strong rapport and reputation with customers and affiliates by providing solutions, support, accurate expectations, open communication, and unmatched customer service

INTERMODAL TANK TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, changing environment with the ability to plan and complete work assignments with little or no supervision
  • Gather info for bids and negotiate rate offers

Skills

  • Financial Planning
  • Profit & Loss (P&L) Reporting
  • GL Closing Procedures
  • QuickBooks
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe
  • Outlook
  • Account Reconciliation
  • AP/AR Invoicing
  • Staff Management
  • Audit Preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Auditing
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Team Oversight
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Accountant

Mel-ticulous Accounting
01.2024 - Current

Controller

Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC
06.2023 - 01.2024

Controller

OSADA CONSTRUCTION LLC
01.2018 - 06.2023

Inside Sales

M& S LOGISTICS
01.2016 - 01.2018

INTERMODAL TANK TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2016
MELANIE COLE