Andrea VanKuiken
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in managing journal entries, financial schedules, and budget tracking reports. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring seamless operations in diverse office environments. Proven ability to proactively address accounting needs, contributing to improved financial management and reporting efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant
Generation Solar
Draper, UT
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed project calendars, adjusting timelines and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Participated in weekly status meetings with the Project Manager to discuss ongoing tasks and issues requiring resolution.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Met schedule and deadlines by ensuring that work was completed efficiently.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Assisted with coordination of daily activities for projects.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Bookkeeper
Fountain Hill Center
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Monitored cash flow, preparing reports to inform management of financial status.
- Advised management on financial decisions by analyzing trends and financial data.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Processed expense reports, including verification of receipts and compliance with policies.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracking expenses against forecasts.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits of company finances.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-1993
Skills
- Spreadsheet development
- Schedule management
- Meeting coordination
- Critical design review
- Proficient in QuickBase technology
- Information gathering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Assistant
Generation Solar
12.2023 - 02.2025
Bookkeeper
Fountain Hill Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University