Joann Malke
Marinette,WI
Summary
Results-driven accounting leader with expertise in financial reporting and audit management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through precise monthly reporting and effective team supervision, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial practices.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Accountant
Oconto County
Oconto, WI
2024.08 - Current
- Prepared and submitted monthly financial reports to state, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Monitored grant applications and deadlines, facilitating timely funding access and compliance with requirements
- Claims billings
- SubCare/Trust accounts
- Bank reconciliation
- Conducted financial audits for compliance, identifying discrepancies and ensuring adherence to regulations
- Budget maintenance
Accounting Clerk
MARINETTE COUNTY
Marinette, WI
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Managed insurance billing processes to facilitate accurate claims submissions
- Processed client payments to ensure timely account updates
- Developed client payment plans to enhance financial accessibility
- Insurance denial research
Accounting Clerk
MBE CPA's
Baraboo, WI
2023.12 - 2024.03
- Managed financial records for various clients using QuickBooks.
- Reconciled accounts to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
Controller
SpartanNash Menominee DC
Menominee, MI
2022.03 - 2023.10
- Prepared financial statements and analyzed gross margins to support strategic decision-making.
- Executed journal entries and reconciled bank and balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Conducted internal and external audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Approve ACH and check payments.
- Managed daily operations of 6 associates to maintain workflow efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Controller
Component Solutions, LLC
Menominee, MI
2020.10 - 2022.03
- Generated daily and weekly open sales reports for management review
- Reconcile bank accounts
- Recorded financial transactions in journal entries to maintain accurate accounting records.
- Verified payroll data accuracy prior to processing employee payments
- Prepared sales tax reports to ensure compliance with regulations
- Apply customer payments
- Enter invoices and ACH payments
Financial Analyst
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Co
Peshtigo, WI
2020.03 - 2020.10
- Performed account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
- Month end journal entries and closing
- Daily Sales reporting
- Weekly Overtime reports
- Coordinated daily interface between departments to facilitate operational efficiency
- Monitored daily labor activities to maintain reporting accuracy
- Receive in PO lines into Oracle
Assistant Controller
Great Lakes Foods
Menominee, MI
2018.02 - 2020.03
- Account Reconciliations
- Period End Journal Entries
- Analyzed gross margin data to inform profitability strategies
- Backed up accounts receivable and accounts payable functions to ensure continuity
- Issue Credit Memos
- Executed check-signing process for financial transactions
- Assist Controller
- Prepared and completed financial audits to ensure compliance and accuracy
- New ERP system implementation
Accountant
KS Kolbenschmidt
Marinette, WI
2015.07 - 2018.02
- Month End closing of three companies
- Quarter and Year End close process and reporting
- Prepared monthly journal entries, supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Processed incoming payments for customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Managed cleared check processing in financial system, maintaining high accuracy in financial records
- Post outgoing intercompany payments
- Entered exchange rates into SAP for accurate financial reporting
- Quarterly Inventory Reserve reconciliations
SPVG Payroll Coordinator
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group
Marinette, WI
2012.11 - 2015.07
- Coordinated payroll for 3 companies across 4 schedules, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Recorded payroll journal entries for financial reporting, contributing to accurate financial statements
- Managed accounts payable tasks efficiently
- Account Reconciliations
- General Ledger Entries
- Month End Procedures
- Managed accounts receivable and collections, facilitating consistent cash flow
SAP Support Specialist
ManPower- Ansul/Tyco
Marinette, WI
2012.05 - 2012.11
- Assisted planners with managing production orders to ensure timely execution of manufacturing processes.
- Processed non-inventory receivers to uphold accurate inventory records and support operational efficiency.
- Completed SAP training sessions to enhance system understanding.
- Maintained spreadsheets to track inventory levels and streamline data retrieval.
- Accounting Issues - Look up invoices and receivers
- Enter Store and Scrap Cards
- Performed basic secretary duties, including scheduling and correspondence management.
Payroll Clerk
Marinette Public School District
Marinette, WI
2008.07 - 2012.01
- Process biweekly payroll-Tax Payments for local and multi-state
- Calculate and process W2's and 1099's (Multi-State)
- 941 Reconciliation and preparation- quarterly and yearly
- Configured payroll system to accurately set up employee deductions.
- Managed new hire enrollment process, ensuring compliance with Union contracts.
- Handled TSA and insurance enrollments to streamline employee benefits administration.
- Backed up head bookkeeper in accounts receivable and accounts payable, processing vendor checks and invoices.
- Attend Payroll Law Seminars on Semiannual and Annual basis
IT Secretary
Marinette School District
Marina, WI
2006.08 - 2008.07
- Filing, answering phones, purchase orders
- Managed office correspondence and maintained organized filing systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings for executives and staff.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external use.
Auditor/Team Lead
CBAccounts
Peoria, IL
2004.11 - 2006.06
- Led team of 8 reps in establishing payment plans and processing payments efficiently
- Reconciled and audited hospital accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Posted credits, payments, and adjustments to accounts for accurate financial reporting
Operations Clerk
Southern National Bank and Trust
Mount Olive, NC
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Reconciled tax, title, and licensing records for accuracy and compliance.
- Compiled fraud report to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Generated daily NSF report to monitor outstanding payments.
Office Manager
Clearview of North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Processed daily bank deposits for accurate financial reporting
- Facilitated cash loan transactions, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely access to funds
- Managed Western Union transactions for money transfers
- Handled customer calls to resolve inquiries and concerns, enhancing overall customer experience
- Conducted collections activities, successfully recovering outstanding debts and maintaining financial health
Vault Teller
Branch Bank and Trust
Goldsboro, NC
2001.01 - 2002.01
- Coordinated cash transactions between tellers by retrieving money from vault, ensuring precise distribution.
- Retrieved cash from main vault and balanced cash inventory to maintain accuracy.
- Processed customer payments and deposits, ensuring accurate handling of cash withdrawals.
Other Various Teller Positions
1994.01 - 2001.01
Education
Accounting - Bachelors
Lakeland Community College
Green Bay, WI2011-12
Skills
- Management accounting
- Financial auditing
- Tax compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Bookkeeping reconciliation
- Accrual accounting practices
- Budget forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Sage and QuickBooks
- SAP and Oracle ERP
- ADP payroll systems
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Analytical skills
- Team leadership
- Accounts management
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- GAAP compliance
Certification
Driver's License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Accountant
Oconto County
2024.08 - Current
Accounting Clerk
MARINETTE COUNTY
2024.04 - 2024.08
Accounting Clerk
MBE CPA's
2023.12 - 2024.03
Controller
SpartanNash Menominee DC
2022.03 - 2023.10
Controller
Component Solutions, LLC
2020.10 - 2022.03
Financial Analyst
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Co
2020.03 - 2020.10
Assistant Controller
Great Lakes Foods
2018.02 - 2020.03
Accountant
KS Kolbenschmidt
2015.07 - 2018.02
SPVG Payroll Coordinator
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group
2012.11 - 2015.07
SAP Support Specialist
ManPower- Ansul/Tyco
2012.05 - 2012.11
Payroll Clerk
Marinette Public School District
2008.07 - 2012.01
IT Secretary
Marinette School District
2006.08 - 2008.07
Auditor/Team Lead
CBAccounts
2004.11 - 2006.06
Operations Clerk
Southern National Bank and Trust
2003.01 - 2004.01
Office Manager
Clearview of North Carolina
2002.01 - 2003.01
Vault Teller
Branch Bank and Trust
2001.01 - 2002.01
Other Various Teller Positions
1994.01 - 2001.01
Accounting - Bachelors
Lakeland Community College