Shannon M.

Fischer

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Highly organized, dependable and detail-oriented skilled professional who is committed to excellence and able
to offer efficient and accurate management of financial records.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Business Administration, Accounting

Advanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel. PowerPoint, and Outlook
Advanced user of Quicken QuickBooks, Peachtree Accounting, and Datatel Colleague software
Excellent customer service skills

SKILLS CATEGORIES:
Accountant
Non-Student Accounts Receivable, including 3rd party billing and departmental deposits
Assisting with daily cash flow and cash management and posting of daily deposits into the appropriate
fund
Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, federal financial aid disbursements, Foundation scholarships
and awards and retirement reporting and reconciliation to the State of Michigan
Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes and
correction of discrepancies
Preparing of monthly journal entries to ensure accurate account balances for statement preparation
Payroll processing for both full-time and adjunct faculty, administrators, and hourly staff including
calculation of overtime hours, pay dockings, stipends, federal and state withholding and retirement
contributions
Student Services/Enrollment Services
Receive payments on student accounts over the phone and in person
Student collections, including assistance with seeking financial resources from outside agencies and
development of payment arrangements based upon students household finances
Answer student questions pertaining to available financial aid, including how to apply, how to navigate
e-services, and whom to contact for more detailed information
Student liaison between Student Services, the Business Office, and Financial Aid
Follow up with students throughout the semester to ensure that there are no additional concerns
Assist Business Office staff with questions about student accounts, financial aid, enrollment, and
payment plans
Skill and Assessment Trainer/Training Specialist
Facilitate workshops and demonstrations to teach basic computer literacy, internet navigation and email, basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organize and develop training procedure manuals, guides and course materials such as handouts and
visual materials for learning
Observe and evaluate assessment scores to determine progress and make suggestions for
improvement on an individual basis toward high school equivalency degree completion
Conduct pre-employment assessments to determine employability based on stringent criteria set forth
by companies for recruitment purposes
Confer one-on-one with clients assisting with planning and achievement of employment and
educational goals

Shannon M. Fischer

EDUCATION:
Master of Arts Higher Education Leadership
Siena Heights University
Anticipated Completion May 2016
Bachelor of Science Business Administration Accounting
Siena Heights University
May 2012
Magna cum Laude
GPA 3.74
Associate Applied Science Degree Managerial Accounting
Davis College 2002
Presidents List

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Jackson Community CollegeMarch 2009Present
Jackson, MI

July 2010Present
July 2009July 2010
March 2009June 2009

Accountant
Skills and Assessment Center Trainer
Intake Specialist

TAC AutomotiveAssigned to Delphi AutomotiveJanuary 2007March 2008

Bloomfield Hills, MI

January 2007March 2008

Training Specialist

Delphi Automotive SystemsJuly 1999December 2006

Adrian, MI

March 2003December 2006

July 1999March 2003

Database Administrator
Capacity Assurance Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
July 2012Member of the Iota Zeta chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
May 2011MASFSAMichigan Association of Student Financial Services Administrators