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Aharon LaGrander

Negaunee

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with a proven track record at Curran and Company, excelling in payment processing and invoice management. Demonstrated expertise in Quickbooks and strong communication skills, effectively enhancing financial accuracy and fostering team collaboration. Recognized for creating efficient filing systems and delivering insightful budget forecasts to drive organizational success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

Curran and Company
07.2018 - Current
  • Perform audit and tax preparation
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Maintain organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Create budgets/forecasts and review monthly actuals
  • Work closely with vendors/suppliers
  • Create employee schedules
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Maintain inventory
  • Proficient in Quickbooks

Outreach Worker

Negaunee Senior Center
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive assessments, referrals, and followups.
  • Planned group travel events.
  • Assisted older adults in navigating Medicare benefits by offering one-on-one consultations explaining coverage options and enrollment procedures.
  • Offered personalized support to individuals needing senior services, helping connect each with available resources and relevant team members.
  • Collaborated with Accounting, technical leads, and procurement to assess anomalies and address concerns

Program Planning and Control Analyst

Insitu
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Facilitated meetings and documented compliance requirements for internal business partners and external vendors.
  • Investigated instances of non-compliance or anomalies, promptly addressing any identified concerns to protect company assets.
  • Supported decision-making processes with accurate financial data and insightful control reports.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing controls, recommending adjustments as needed to ensure continued compliance with regulations.
  • Built and maintained labor resource forecasts based on schedules

Fixed Asset Accountant

Insitu
11.2007 - 08.2012
  • Fixed Asset System Subject Matter Expertimplementation and management of knowledge database, yearly full physical inventory of all company fixed assets
  • 3+ years of Government Accounting, FAR, and CAS
  • Assisted in all aspects of Accounting Department (A/P, Finance, A/R, special research projects.
  • Liaison between Finance/Accounting and other organizations
  • Month-end General Ledger work

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Admininstration

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2007

Skills

  • Payment processing
  • Invoice processing
  • Clerical support
  • Administrative support
  • Team collaboration
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Proficient in Quickbooks/Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Timeline

Accounting Clerk

Curran and Company
07.2018 - Current

Outreach Worker

Negaunee Senior Center
03.2016 - 06.2018

Program Planning and Control Analyst

Insitu
08.2012 - 08.2015

Fixed Asset Accountant

Insitu
11.2007 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Admininstration

Oregon State University
Aharon LaGrander