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Jennifer L. Wenzel

Arvada,Colorado

Summary

Successful accountant with proven problem-solving skills benefiting management and staff - Diverse accounting background with over 15 years' experience - Accounts Payable/Receivable, Billing Analyst, Collections, Non-profit, Payroll, Staff and Senior Accounting My personality brings the following attributes to any company: Professional attitude, dedication, integrity, excellent ethical standards; analytical and team-oriented personality with initiative to work individually as well; excel in personal and public relations; work effectively in fast paced environments, prioritizing to meet deadlines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Supervisor

B&B Blending
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Troubleshot and resolved escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
  • Managed month-end closing process, ensuring timely completion of accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts payable employees.
  • Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.

Senior Accountant

Robert Half Contractor
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Reconcile corporate bank accounts and review additional 90 accounts completed by staff
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.

Senior Accountant

DOUD BTS, INC.
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Maintain over 60 bank accounts for 30 entities within corporation including reconciliations
  • Process timesheets and payroll for 2 entities for 30 employees
  • Monitor incoming receipts for rent payments, oil and gas revenue, and property insurance/sales
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.

Cash Accountant

PROGRESSIVE RETAIL MANAGEMENT/ROMANTIX INC
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling bank statements against general ledger entries promptly upon receipt.
  • Monthly Sales and Use Tax return preparation and filing for in multiple states
  • Recovered over $30K in missing funds for several stores
  • Improved cash management by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and policies for 61 retail locations.
  • Managed relationships with banking institutions, negotiating favorable terms for deposits and withdrawals while maintaining strong communication lines.

Accounting Consultant

HRM RESOURCES II, LLC
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Reconciled a year of overdue bank statements in three weeks for audit
  • Allocated Environmental invoices to over 400 wells monthly
  • Calculated Non-operational costs for payment monthly
  • Utilized WolfePak to process invoices for 500 wells weekly
  • Conducted routine account reconciliations that ensured accurate recordkeeping and minimized the likelihood of costly errors.

Accounts Payable Specialist & Concur Administrator

AMERICAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Diminished duplicate reimbursement payments by 95% as Concur Administrator
  • Trained over 150 new employees on the use of Concur as well as processing terminations
  • Participated with implementation and took lead on integration of Kwiktag software to field and office staff throughout multiple locations
  • Streamlined invoice processing to 1000/week
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication ensuring satisfaction.

Payroll Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT
06.2010 - 02.2014
  • Reviewed time records for 400 employees to verify accuracy of information then administered their payroll.
  • Managed reimbursements for travel, mileage, and other expenses
  • Provided backup support for fellow team members during peak periods or absences, ensuring uninterrupted payroll processing continuity.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to strict data protection policies and procedures as well as archiving this data.

Staff Accountant

BABOLAT VS NORTH AMERICA
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Reduced payment process time by 15%
  • Generated aged receivables, month-end commission, and monthly bank reconciliations
  • Designed credit applications and other files using Adobe Acrobat system
  • Initiated credit memos for customer accounts

Junior Accountant

CENTRAL COLORADO AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC)
05.2004 - 05.2009
  • Maintained allocation of budgeted job costs for non-profit organization
  • Assisted in payroll administration by reviewing timesheets, calculating employee paychecks, and processing deductions for taxes or benefits for 10-15 employees.
  • Created and implemented leave processes including Paid Time Off, Sick and Disability
  • Collected from past due receivable accounts that were not expected to be paid


Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Business processes and procedures

Cash flow management

Dispute resolution

ERP systems proficiency

Expense tracking

General ledger maintenance

Month-end closing

Phone and email etiquette

Reliability

Sarbanes-oxley compliance

Task prioritization

Training and mentoring

Workflow management

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionCompany Culture

Software

ADP (Payroll ERP)

Concur (travel & expense reports)

Dynamics/Great Plains

Kwiktag (invoice approval)

NAV (accounting software)

Paychex (payroll software/ERP)

Sage (accounting software)

SAP (accounting ERP)

QuickBooks (accounting software)

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Publisher/Access)

Jennifer L. Wenzel