Melise Kutney

Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with fast and accurate 10-key and typing proficiency. Strong attention to detail, unparalleled accuracy and top tier organizational skills.

Experience in customer service and other procedures.

Experience in human resources, full cycle payroll, billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, cost accounting, general ledger coding, journal entry preparation, payroll and sales/use tax reporting and payments, monthly financial statement reviews, adjustments and reporting, month and year end close procedures. Consistent, uniform and accurate data entry and maintenance. Tech savviness with experience in Sage, Tire Pro and other accounting software platforms.

Positivity and eagerness to learn.

Accounts Payable Specialist at OK Tire Stores (2022-10 – 2026-03)

• Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment for assigned locations and vendors
• Prepare journal entries for general ledger account coding allocations; send to manager for review and posting
• Perform invoice data entry
• Print vendor checks, obtain signatures and process for mailing
• Contact and follow up with vendors on outstanding checks
• Match invoices to vendor statements for accuracy, general ledger coding and payment processing
• Collaborate with team members in ACH payment setups for vendors and process ACH payments
• Review, process and record monthly loan payments
• Process online payments and maintain vendor portal access information
• Prompt and regular filing of processed payments and associated invoices and statements
• Maintain physical AP files for current and previous years
• Monitor shared AP email inbox, categorize incoming emails, remove spam and allow/disallow questionable items
• Order office supplies and maintain stock of commonly used items
• Coordinate efforts with team members in semi-annual inventory data entry
• Cross train with members of the accounting department to provide support and assistance as requested
• Work with team members monthly to prepare and mail AR statements
• Serve as liaison to office equipment service providers and assist office staff with equipment issues
• Perform other tasks and functions as assigned by management

Inside Sales Coordinator/Dispatch at Armor Mechanical (2020-04 – 2022-02)

• Provide for the development of and compliance to safe work methods. Assure that safety and environmental practices are considered when scheduling and estimating policies are implemented.
• Provide for operations compliance to all quality standards. Assure that quality practices are considered when scheduling and estimating policies are implemented. Utilize problem-solving methods to continuously improve department performance meeting or exceeding organizational objectives.
• Manage completion results of all schedules to defined timelines. Provide for completion of all ERP tasks on a daily basis that equates to site maintenance standards and customer satisfaction. Ensure the daily availability of information needed for labor activities.
• Communication liaison with customers regarding schedules, service and work order information and may be the first responder to customer related needs, complaints and responses.
• Optimize department productivity through the effective assignment and application of resources. Clearly define operational information to employees, provide perpetual performance feedback of daily assignments to supervisors and divisional leaders for correction.
• Develop and maintain location specific data within the ERP system for the optimal creation of contracts, agreements, work orders, jobs and estimates.
• Comply with company processes regarding the flow of work from customer lead to estimate to actual work order development and completion
• Perform liaison tasks departmentally with regard to customer setup, pricing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and time entry. Act as conduit from accounting to sales for the development and maintenance of critical account and divisional data.
• Consistently challenge current state standards and performance levels through the use of projects to eliminate waste, enhance performance, and set new operating standards as a result.
• Responsible for, in conjunction with supervisors, equipment identification and allocation of resources specific to company schedules. Identify equipment needs, opportunities and deficiencies to leadership.
• Continually work with leadership on levels and requirements needed for raw materials, labor and equipment
• Continually work with divisional and supervisory resources to communicate labor requirements while maintaining a company perspective of complete service requirements.
• Provide for the accurate and timely completion of system paperwork and ERP data entry daily.
• Work as part of a dispatch team cross-company to fill in for planned and unplanned absenteeism. May be required to understand various company differences in protocol.
• On-call evening and weekend work including the occasional overnight assignment may be required.
• Other tasks as assigned

Accountant at Montgomery Brinkman (2013-04 – 2020-04)

• Accounts receivable, including: customer setup and maintenance; timely billing; maintenance of customer-specific billing procedures; follow-up on past due and/or short paid items; lien waivers and AIA documents; deposits and cash applications; maintenance of organized files; weekly summary reporting; weekly specialized aging reports for appropriate customers; monthly customer statements
• Accounts payable, including: contact point for vendor inquiries; vendor setup and maintenance and Certificates of Insurance; invoice entry; reconciliation of monthly statements; maintenance of organized files; weekly summary reporting; prioritizing vendor payments and reporting to CFM
• Payroll and human resources for three (3) companies, including: employee setup and maintenance; collection of time sheets and verification of accuracy; post employee hours and information to payroll portal each pay period; verify payroll accuracy upon receipt; enter payroll figures into bank register and general ledger; complete monthly fringe/benefit reports and payment processing; distribute paychecks; monitor employee anniversary and review dates, vacation hours and active/inactive status; monitor employee birthdays and send birthday cards; maintenance of monthly on-call schedules
• Business license maintenance and renewals
• Company vehicle maintenance, including: title transfers; license tab renewals; maintenance of organized document files; insurance claims
• Assist Armor Mechanical Vice President, including: email monitoring and communication; compiling, sending and monitoring estimates; ordering company clothing; ordering company cell phones and accessories; compliance with various union requirements; update technician training and education; pull permits as required
• Provide back-up assistance for dispatch and other departments as needed

Staff Accountant/Financial Assistant at Racine Tax & Financial Services (2004-10 – 2013-05)

• Monthly and quarterly accounting for clients, including: expense coding; check register entry; payroll entry and paycheck generation; payroll tax payments and filing; sales tax payments and filing; bank reconciliations; account review, general journal entries, and adjustments; generation of financial statements and monthly reports; year-end adjustments
• Answer telephones and direct calls; assist clients upon entry into the office
• Property tax filing and data entry for tax return preparation; printing, assembly, and delivery of completed tax returns
• Assist HD Vest Rep Scott Racine, including: start new account paperwork and print necessary forms; generate Cost Basis for clients; update financial software to reflect client portfolios and diversity; contact HD Vest and investment companies regarding account requirements; schedule client appointments
• Notary Public, State of Wisconsin

AAS in Accounting – Anoka-Ramsey Community College