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KAREN KLUG

Johnston

Summary

Analytical Accounting Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excel at leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and achieve financial objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Internation Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood
Des Moines
02.2025 - 08.2025
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documents. Supervise the accounting department staff.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for all funds of P.E.O. International and P.E.O. Foundation
  • Prepare annual tax filings, including Form 990s, for all funds of P.E.O. International and P.E.O. Foundation
  • Review local chapter tax filings.
  • Supervise the accounting department, including the daily processing of all cash receipts, the preparation of all disbursements, and payroll.

Senior Staff Accountant

WesleyLife
Johnston
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and company regulations.
  • Led monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and developed monthly tracking metrics to ensure timely completion.
  • Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closure.
  • Oversaw accurate and efficient journal entry completion.
  • Provided required monthly reporting to internal and external leadership.
  • Maintained relationships with bank contacts acted as the main administrator for all banking sites.
  • Delivered weekly cash flow reports, ensuring payroll and accounts payable liabilities are fully funded.
  • Critical participant in the annual audit and yearly 990 reporting.

Billing Specialist

LaBounty Family Chiropractic
Ankeny
08.2015 - 10.2018
  • Managed billing and accounting processes for office.
  • Established metric reporting including clinic summaries, financial reports, and forecasting tools for owner.
  • Conducted reconciliation of insurance billing to ensure payment for services provided.
  • Established new procedure to address submission errors.
  • Processed payroll for hourly and commission-based employees and completed required reporting.
  • Automated weekly accounts payable.
  • Created processes to keep accounts receivable at less than 30 days outstanding.

Staff Accountant

R&R Realty Group
West Des Moines
10.2007 - 08.2015
  • Recorded, analyzed, and reported financial transactions for 2 million square feet of commercial real estate.
  • Automated many monthly reporting tools to track building expenses and direct tenant expenses, provided real time information to leadership.
  • Maintained monthly contracted services and vendor relationships.
  • Completed yearly Common Area Maintenance reconciliations.
  • Monitored third party financial statements and monthly accounts receivable.

Education

B.S. - Accounting

Indiana Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Banking relationships
  • Month-end close procedures
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial reporting

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Internation Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood
02.2025 - 08.2025

Senior Staff Accountant

WesleyLife
07.2024 - 02.2025

Billing Specialist

LaBounty Family Chiropractic
08.2015 - 10.2018

Staff Accountant

R&R Realty Group
10.2007 - 08.2015

B.S. - Accounting

Indiana Institute of Technology