Meet one of our newest team members, Associate Chelsea Michael! We usually ask newbies to answer 10-ish questions, but like she so often does, Chelsea went above and beyond and answered all 15. Here she is in her own words.
- What’s your name? Chelsea Michael
- What’s your title? Associate
- When did you start? October 2023
- What do you do here? I assist in both the Accounting and Tax departments. I process monthly account reconciliations, quarterly and year-end payroll reports and sales tax, 1099’s and W-2’s, and tax returns.
- Where did you or do you go to school, and if you got a degree, what was it in? I obtained my associate degree in accounting from Western Dakota Technical College in May of 2021. I am currently attending Southern New Hampshire University, pursuing my bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a focus on forensic accounting. I am estimated to graduate in the spring of 2026.
- What did you do before you came to the firm? Front Office/Billing Coordinator for a dental office.
- Do you belong to any professional or community organizations? Tell us about them.
- I am the Vice President for a local organization called Haakon County Young Women. We maintain our local children’s park and host various annual events for our community.
- Recently, I accepted a nomination for the National Society of Leadership & Success. I am currently working to complete my orientation for the organization to be properly recognized as a member.
- What did you want to be when you grew up? Professionally, I didn’t have a clear vision on what I wanted to be, but I knew I loved helping people. I thought this meant that I was destined for a career in the medical field, though I learned rather quickly that I am not a fan of bodily fluids. I always knew that I wanted to be a mother. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that the most important thing that I will accomplish is who I will raise my children to become. I am overjoyed that I have found a career with Casey Peterson that provides real meaning to work/life balance and ample room to grow while also aligning with who I am outside of the office, someone with integrity and who loves people.
- What do you do for fun? I love to read. I love going to the pool with my kids and playing basketball at the park. I love going to concerts. I love our annual family trips to Montana.
- What’s your favorite book?
- Favorite fiction: “Harry Potter” series
- Favorite non-fiction: “Taste” by Stanley Tucci
- What’s your favorite podcast? Blurry Creatures!
- What’s your favorite movie? “Interstellar”
- Who’s your favorite band? Please don’t make me choose just one. Currently – Sleep Token.
- What’s your favorite song? “My My, Hey Hey” by Neil Young
- What’s on your bucket list? Purchase a camper and use it to travel the country. Attend the CrossFit games (as a spectator). Own a couple of rentals in our favorite places. Go on a hot air balloon ride. Be brave enough to skydive. Obtain my pilot’s license with my husband. Travel overseas.