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Dena Tenney

Springfield,MI

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Potter's Farm
Battle Creek, MI
10.2022 - Current

I work for Potter's Farm, but I carry out all duties for both Potter's Farm and Potter's Cannabis Boutique. I maintain all accounts receivable and payable, process payroll, maintain purchases, set up service repairs, and carry out HR duties. I maintain the company's daily and monthly sales, invoice customers, cash management, and balance accounts daily. I verify and pay expenses incurred by the company. I deal with the attorneys' keeping both locations in compliance with CRA and Metrc guidelines.

Accounting Assistant

Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
09.2019 - 10.2022

I was responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, did background checks, managed travel expenses and training that the staff attended, and handled the disbursement and reconciliation of funds that came from the Foundation grants that were issued. I also assisted the head of the Maintenance department. I maintained files and yearly audits. ordered supplies and maintained the breakroom supplies.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
Battle Creek, MI
07.2014 - 07.2019

Maintained company daily and monthly sales, invoiced customers, cash management, balanced daily cash, administer for company issued credit cards, month end/year end close, reconcile accounts, and prepare for yearly audits.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
Battle Creek, MI
07.2008 - 07.2014
  • Verified and paid expenses incurred by the company, reconciled travel expenses for employees, reconciled accounts, month end/year end duties, and yearly audit duties.

Purchasing Coordinator

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
Battle Creek, MI
05.2005 - 07.2008

Purchased all consumable products, and maintained all service purchase orders. Verified and received all incoming purchases in the system. Inventory of the tool crib for month/year-end.

Accounts Payable

Hydro Aluminum Extrusions
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2000 - 05.2008

I supported the controller in all things needed and carried out all duties for accounts payable.

Voucher Examiner

Department of Defense and Accounting Services
Battle Creek, MI
04.1992 - 08.1999

Part of a team that carried out accounts payable duties and settled travel claims for Department of Defense employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-1991

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
05-1988

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Cash flow management
  • Account reconciliation
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Payroll processing
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts receivable management
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Accounts payable management
  • Audit preparation
  • Collections
  • Purchase tracking
  • Debt management
  • Grant administration
  • Financial statement review
  • Procedure development
  • Payment disbursement
  • Month-end closing
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Processing payments

Timeline

Controller

Potter's Farm
10.2022 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Gull Lake Community Schools
09.2019 - 10.2022

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
07.2014 - 07.2019

Accounts Payable Specialist

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
07.2008 - 07.2014

Purchasing Coordinator

Musashi Auto Parts-Michigan
05.2005 - 07.2008

Accounts Payable

Hydro Aluminum Extrusions
03.2000 - 05.2008

Voucher Examiner

Department of Defense and Accounting Services
04.1992 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Kellogg Community College
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