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Kari Reents

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Detailed accounting assistant with several years of hands-on experience assisting with handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in reconciliation, bookkeeping and revenue recognition. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant

DMH Companies
New Hope, MN
11.2015 - 05.2024
  • Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
  • Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
  • Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
  • Supported the finance team with ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required.
  • Handled daily cash transactions and maintained petty cash fund.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.

Accounting Associate

Leeds Precision Instruments
Plymouth, MN
10.2005 - 05.2014
  • Performed monthly account reconciliations for multiple client entities including bank reconciliations.
  • Monitored daily cash flow activities while ensuring adequate funds were available in operating accounts at all times.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries to generate accurate financial reports for management review.
  • Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
  • Managed daily accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Utilized accounting software and systems for efficient processing of financial transactions.
  • Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
  • Processed customer invoices and followed up on outstanding payments.
  • Prepared and posted journal entries to record business transactions.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

MN School of Business
Brooklyn Park
06-1998

Skills

  • Invoice Verification
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Invoicing and Billing
  • Administrative Support
  • Bookkeeping operations
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Sales commission knowledge
  • Payment Processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Collections and invoice processing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Expense Reports
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Quickbooks

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

DMH Companies
11.2015 - 05.2024

Accounting Associate

Leeds Precision Instruments
10.2005 - 05.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

MN School of Business

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