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Emily Christensen

Gowen

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting associate with expertise in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and data accuracy verification. Committed to delivering precise financial records and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Associate

Acrisure
Grand Rapids
06.2025 - Current
  • Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues across departments to resolve any discrepancies or errors identified in the course of performing duties.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.
  • Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems.
  • Managed daily accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed accounts receivable using company-specific software systems.
  • Prepared documentation for collections and communicated with overdue accounts.
  • Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices, and payments.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Student Worker

Northwood University
Midland
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Managed daily cash transactions with precision to ensure accuracy.
  • Verified and balanced journal entries to maintain consistency.
  • Confirmed cost center numbers for credit card reimbursements.
  • Coded class transactions to streamline financial processes.
  • Scanned payroll documents for efficient record-keeping.
  • Prepared invoices for students in a timely manner.
  • Conducted verification of scholarships and donations for accurate reporting.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management.

Accounting Intern

Northpointe Bank
Grand Rapids
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Processed vendor invoices and incoming payments efficiently.
  • Applied appropriate codes to invoices, files, and receipts for organized record-keeping.
  • Maintained shared email inbox for payables and digitized invoices for streamlined processing.
  • Managed complex problem-solving tasks for upper management to ensure timely project completion.
  • Requested W-9 forms from vendors to facilitate accurate invoice payments.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Northwood University
Midland, Michigan, MI
12-2023

Skills

  • Account reconciliation and general ledger management
  • Financial reporting and invoice processing
  • Data accuracy verification and data entry
  • Accounts payable and cash flow management
  • Effective communication and problem solving
  • Attention to detail and time management
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Month-end closing
  • Proactive and Self-motivated

Timeline

Accounting Associate

Acrisure
06.2025 - Current

Student Worker

Northwood University
08.2021 - 12.2023

Accounting Intern

Northpointe Bank
06.2021 - 08.2021

BBA - Accounting

Northwood University

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