ERIKA KETCHUM
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
A versatile and solutions-focused Operational Accountant with 5+ years in practical experience in the finance field. Proficient in directing end to end accounting cycles, financial reporting and business development plans. Possess a high degree of integrity and strong work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development - Agency Infrastructure
Collins and Associates
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Oversees general operations such as Accounting, IT, HR functions including payroll & benefits administration
- Provides monthly financial package and analysis for 5+ entities to the President and Leadership Teams
- Lead annual budget process and year end closing
- Manage reconciliations and cash management
- Manage and process accounts receivable and payables
- Work with department leadership on planning and meeting team production goals
- Collaborate with leadership and team members on solutions and/ or upcoming projects
- Focused on process improvements across the organization
- Drive efficiencies in the finance department with Excel functions
- Led system conversion for operating software in 2023 and continued technology needs
- Well versed knowledge of the operating systems Applied TAM and Applied EPIC.
- Contributes/leads workforce planning efforts with staffing and recruiting
Financial Analyst & IT Admin
Collins and Associates
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - Current
- Assist Controller on month close
- Assist Controller on annual budget process and year end
- Complete reconciliations for expense and balance sheet accounts
- Complete and balance credit card reconciliations
- Process vendor payments
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable and customer statements
- Assist team as the IT lead in conversions, system operations and troubleshooting
Accountant
Heritage Homes
Holland, MI
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Assist Director of Finance in month close
- Contribute to the annual budget preparations and year end closings
- Work with auditors on an annual compliance basis
- Provide monthly financial statements for 8+ non-profit entities to the Director of Finance
- Manage account reconciliations for the balance sheet
- Produce accurate journal entries and accruals as needed
- Work with fixed asset management
- Collaborated with Government groups for compliance and regulation for State housing.
Education
BA - International Relations
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2018
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Benefits and Compensation
- Budget Planning
- Data Analysis
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Workforce Planning
- Communication
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Excel
- Solutions Focused
Certification
- Thompson M-TEC Introduction Microsoft Excel 2016
- Thompson M-Tec Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
Timeline
Director of Business Development - Agency Infrastructure
Collins and Associates
06.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst & IT Admin
Collins and Associates
03.2020 - Current
Accountant
Heritage Homes
08.2018 - 01.2021
BA - International Relations
Grand Valley State University
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