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Kate Millar

City Of Council Bluffs
Glenwood,IA
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant I

2 Years 4 Months
City Of Council Bluffs | 04.2024 - Current
  • Performed both daily and monthly bank reconciliations for the city's primary operating account and both health benefit accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
  • Oversaw and reviewed all city purchasing cards and transactions for policy compliance and correct coding, and imported them into the system for processing.
  • Managed end-of-year reconciliations for various accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Supported year end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries.
  • Assisted with audit responsibilities and fiscal year-end tasks by helping to prepare various schedules and footnotes for the ACFR.
  • Performed weekly accounts payable internal audits.
  • Managed the city's 1099 reporting.

Account Clerk II

2 Years 8 Months
City Of Council Bluffs | 08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Processed a high-volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed our check run process on a weekly basis.
  • Reviewed vendor statements to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing electronic invoice submission and approval processes.
  • Implemented a more efficient electronic filing system for invoices, improving accessibility and organization.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve our accounts payable procedures.
  • Processed the city’s outgoing 1099s.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Admin Assistant

2 Years 4 Months
Glenwood Community School District | 04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Performed multiple monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Coordinated with other staff to ensure correct application of payments, credits, and adjustments to family accounts.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements.
  • Implemented new billing software used to reconcile accounts, track payments, and generate invoices, increasing the efficiency of the accounts receivable process.
  • Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Managerial Accounting

Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | 09-2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | 05-2015

Skills

Account reconciliation
Financial reporting
Data analysis
Data entry
Microsoft Office
Process improvement
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Time management
Quick to learn new skills

Timeline

Accountant I

City Of Council Bluffs
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Account Clerk II

City Of Council Bluffs
08.2021 - 04.2024Read More

Accounts Payable/Receivable Admin Assistant

Glenwood Community School District
04.2019 - 08.2021Read More

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science from Managerial Accounting
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Southwestern Community College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
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Kate Millar