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Karen Whitaker

Holt,MI

Summary

Over 10 years of accounting experience. Also experienced in some Human Resources, Office Management, Executive Assistant, and Customer Service roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Stevens Moon & Associates LLC
12.2018 - 08.2023
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 31 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Great Lakes Caring
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
  • Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
  • Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
  • Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Accounts Payable - Temporary Position

Accountemps
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts.
  • Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
  • Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
  • Managed complex accounting projects and special assignments.
  • Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.

Education

Human Services

LCC
Lansing, MI

High School Diploma -

Holt High School
Holt, MI
05.1999

Skills

  • Internal Control Management
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources Management Software
  • Commission Calculation
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Executive Leadership Advisement
  • Software Evaluation
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • New Employee Training
  • Access Management Software
  • Software Release and Rollout

Timeline

Controller

Stevens Moon & Associates LLC
12.2018 - 08.2023

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Great Lakes Caring
02.2016 - 11.2018

Accounts Payable - Temporary Position

Accountemps
07.2015 - 02.2016

Human Services

LCC

High School Diploma -

Holt High School

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