Karen Jarrell
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial operations and office management, notably at Ventura Manufacturing Inc. Excelled in account reconciliation, efficient payment processing, and fostering positive client relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in GAAP and a proactive approach to resolving purchase order discrepancies, significantly enhancing accounting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ventura Manufacturing Inc.
Zeeland, MI
08.2013 - 11.2024
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
Office Manager
Psychological Services Center
Grand Haven, MI
02.2000 - 06.2012
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contacted patients to arrange payment arrangements for deductible and out-of-pocket liability.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of required information needed for pre-authorization requests.
- Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Efficient Payment Processing
- Financial Tax Reporting
- Check processing
- Auditing proficiency
- Payment verification
- General accounting
- Transaction entry
- Account analysis
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Purchase order management
- Account reconciliation
- Invoice processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ventura Manufacturing Inc.
08.2013 - 11.2024
Office Manager
Psychological Services Center
02.2000 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Davenport University
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