Michelle (Jackie) Niehaus
Sauk Centre
Summary
Highly motivated, punctual and personable city clerk, treasurer, administrator looking for opportunities in your city. Interested in the finance director position that will contribute positively to the organizations goals, while gaining valuable experience, who leverages strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Loan Support
Minnesota National Bank
12.2021 - Current
- Work directly with lenders to carry out all support duties.
- Execute balancing of General Ledger accounts relating to loan activities.
- Manage customer payments and advances to loans including sending and receiving wires.
- Manage any supporting documentation that needs to be held to be in compliance.
- Record and process mortgage filings and escrow payments to insurance agencies and counties.
- Increased accuracy of loan files by reviewing documents for compliance with bank policies and regulations.
- Provide reports and assist lenders, Chief Lending Officer and Chief Financial Officer when looking for data.
- Compile reports and customer data for audits.
- Provide timely and accurate loan support services to customers.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at refining processes for increased efficiency within the department.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to loans and applications.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self Employed , Michelle J Niehaus, CPB
07.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive accounting support to companies by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Review and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Oversee accounts and financial reporting for clients.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and financial recordkeeping
- Match purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Establish QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Verify accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
- Track business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Monitor, verify and approve invoices and review balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances.
- Enter financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
- Verify postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
- Track expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Organize and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Calculate deductions and process payroll for employees.
- Report financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Complete payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
City Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
City Of Beardsley
03.2018 - Current
- Carry out all duties related to utility billing including managing customer accounts.
- Maintain fiscal records and accounts.
- Work closely with city personnel in development and interpretation of city and department policies and confer with legal advisors and city officials regarding management problems.
- Update documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
- Lead in budget prep, expenditure review and budget administration.
- Issue public notification of official activities or meetings.
- Perform routine data entry or document management.
- Record and edit minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Process payments for fees and city utilities, maintain accurate drawers, issue receipts and update account balances.
- Respond to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
- Calculated deductions and process payroll for employees
- Stay up-to-date on MN laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Respond to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Calculate deductions and process payroll for employees
- Collect documents required for yearly audit and respond to auditors requests
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
National American University (online)
Watertown2017
Skills
- Exceptional organization
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Ethical approach
- Strong in MS Access and Excel
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
- Accounts payable specialist
- Account reconciliation
- Superior attention to detail
Timeline
Loan Support
Minnesota National Bank
12.2021 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self Employed , Michelle J Niehaus, CPB
07.2020 - Current
City Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
City Of Beardsley
03.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
National American University (online)
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