BETH ANN CELANDER
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Support Professional with hands-on expertise in accounts payable, payroll administration, employee onboarding, and financial recordkeeping in manufacturing and construction sectors. Proficient in QuickBooks, QAD ERP, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions to enhance accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Pursuing an A.A.S. in Accounting from Ridgewater College, expected graduation August 2026.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Art's-Way Manufacturing
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Contracted specifically to eliminate a six-month backlog of accounts payable documentation while supporting daily AP operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using QAD ERP and UnForm.
- Contracted to eliminate six-month backlog of vendor invoices and accounts payable documentation.
- Processed and reconciled approximately 50 vendor invoices daily by matching invoices with purchase orders, shipping documentation, and vendor correspondence.
- Reduced six-month accounts payable backlog to current status within approximately two months through organized prioritization and accurate invoice processing.
- Coordinated with vendors, purchasing, shipping, and finance departments to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Supported month-end accounts payable operations while maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial documentation.
- Communicated professionally with vendors regarding invoices, purchase orders, payment status, and account inquiries.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial records while supporting accounting and administrative functions.
- (Contract)
Timekeeper
Vigen Construction
07.2006 - 12.2010
Payroll Support
Vigen Construction
07.2006 - 12.2010
Office Manager
Vigen Construction
06.2004 - 12.2010
- Supported payroll, human resources, bookkeeping, and office administration for a large construction company operating multiple remote job sites while maintaining accurate employee, payroll, and financial records.
- Managed hourly timekeeping and job cost coding for approximately 200 employees working across multiple remote construction sites.
- Supported payroll preparation by reviewing time records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate labor coding before payroll processing.
- Maintained confidential payroll, HR, and personnel records, ensuring compliance with federal employment verification requirements and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Coordinated onboarding for seasonal workforce expansions by verifying employment eligibility and processing I-9, W-4, and new hire documentation to ensure timely integration of new hires.
- Assisted bookkeeping and administrative operations including scheduling, correspondence, filing, records management, and office support.
- Facilitated employee safety meetings and maintained required compliance documentation.
- Cultivated strong relationships through effective communication with employees, supervisors, vendors, and customers, enhancing collaboration and support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Accounting
Ridgewater College
Minnesota StateSkills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Support
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Documentation
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Timekeeping
- Vendor Relations
- Data Entry & Verification
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
- QAD ERP
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Records Management
- Client Communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Associate of Applied Science in Accounting expected August 2026
- Eligible to work full-time
- Willing to commute for the right opportunity
- Strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous learning
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Art's-Way Manufacturing
05.2023 - 07.2023
Timekeeper
Vigen Construction
07.2006 - 12.2010
Payroll Support
Vigen Construction
07.2006 - 12.2010
Office Manager
Vigen Construction
06.2004 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Accounting
Ridgewater College