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KAREN KRAMARZ

Ewing,NJ

Summary

Dedicated professional with accounting, bookkeeping, and administration experience. Team player who performs at a consistently high level of productivity. Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, Primepoint, Edmunds, New Vision

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Accountant, Treasury Dept.

Mercer County
01.2025 - Current
  • Input 50-100 invoices in Edmunds on daily basis. Create vendor accounts, maintaining and updating as needed. Process all incoming checks and prepare bags for pickup by the bank. Record all cash receipts in the Edmunds. Process and print the vendor checks associated with each payroll.
  • Minimized late payment fees by consistently monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments accordingly.
  • Increased accuracy in financial transactions by maintaining a well-organized filing system for all accounts payable documentation.
  • Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
  • Trained new employees on accounts payable processes, contributing to a seamless integration into the team.
  • Served as a key contact person for external vendors, addressing inquiries on payment statuses promptly and professionally.
  • Facilitated audits by ensuring availability of appropriate documentation, leading to smoother audit processes and minimal findings.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve any billing disputes or issues, resulting in improved interdepartmental communication.
  • Contributed to successful implementation of Edmunds by serving as subject matter expert for the accounts payable module.
  • Mitigated risk of fraud by establishing stringent controls and checks on payment processing.
  • Streamlined invoice processing, significantly reducing processing time by implementing efficient document management systems.
  • Optimized cash flow management by scheduling payments based on priority and cash availability.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.

Accountant

Treasury Department
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Accept awards granted to each agency as authorized by the County Executive. Each award is presented to the County of Commissioners to be formally authorized. A separate Council Agenda item is prepared and submitted for each grant. Assist with setting up all revenue and expenditure accounts needed for each grant. Keep track of all wires and checks received for grants and ensure they are processed to the correct grant accounts. Maintain all grant records for 5 years after closure of the grant. Prepare all Special Items of Revenue as needed as an agenda item for the approval by the County of Commissioners as the awards come in and set up all revenue and expenditure accounts. Work with Treasury and Purchasing to make sure all access needed is granted in the AS400 for each grant. Track all wires received for the Airport and record in the correct account depending on the type of fee. Record on monthly basis and work with the Airport to finalize numbers at the end of the year.

Recorder

Mercer County Clerk's Office
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Recorded Deeds, Mortgages, Inheritance Tax Waivers, UCC’s and Tax Liens for Mercer County Land Records in New Vision. Processed Cancellations of Mercer County Tax Liens and Mortgages.Processed Notary Publics and Issue Notary Public Certificates for Mercer County. Assisted with Notary Night at Mercer County Connections. Tabulate all cash received daily, broken down by checks, cash, and credit card. Responsible for handling customer calls for Mercer County Clerk’s Office. Including investigating questions about deeds, mortgages or other Mercer County Land Documents. Assisted with recording of biweekly payroll for the County Clerk’s Office and the County Elections Office.

Payroll Accountant, Finance Department

Mercer County
10.2017 - 04.2022
  • Overseeing and working with Primepoint to ensure the payroll distribution and monthly financial reconciliation process for all payroll, including reconciliation against actual contracts. Identifying inconsistencies and working with personnel to provide retros on contracts when contracts are renegotiated. Adding any new information on a weekly basis such as direct deposits, salary changes, or longevity changes to update the payroll. Coordinate payroll with the payroll clerks on a biweekly basis. Coordinate and complete all quarterly taxes in a timely manner.

Education

Masters in Business Administration - Accounting and Management

Rider University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management

Rider University

Municipal Finance Administration, Municipal Current Fund Accounting I and II, Municipal Budget Process

Rutgers Continuing Education Classes

Skills

  • Invoice coding
  • Accounts payable software
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Invoice processing
  • Payment processing
  • Vendor relationship management

Timeline

Accounts Payable Accountant, Treasury Dept.

Mercer County
01.2025 - Current

Accountant

Treasury Department
12.2022 - 12.2024

Recorder

Mercer County Clerk's Office
05.2022 - 12.2022

Payroll Accountant, Finance Department

Mercer County
10.2017 - 04.2022

Masters in Business Administration - Accounting and Management

Rider University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management

Rider University

Municipal Finance Administration, Municipal Current Fund Accounting I and II, Municipal Budget Process

Rutgers Continuing Education Classes

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