Melissa Kvislen
Kindred,ND
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Magnum LTD
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.
- Assisted in automating repetitive tasks within the accounts payable function, resulting in increased productivity levels throughout the department.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Filed company tax forms
Controller
Rusco Windows
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for retail business including monthly expenses.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Accountant
Boulger Funeral Home
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Reconciled accounts and colleted payments in a timely manner.
- Completed all insurance paperwork related to funeral expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Responsible for timely input and verification of data for all aspects of accounting, payroll, and account collections for three separate entities.
Manager of Accounting & Human Resources
Dakota Air Parts International Inc.
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Managed Accounting, Payroll, and Benefits Plan Administration.
- Audited accounting systems and practices implementing efficient and GAAP compliant procedures to ensure accurate representation of financial statements.
Senior Accountant
Fisher Enterprises, Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting With Finance Minor
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN08.2007
Skills
- Payroll Administration & Accounts Payable
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Statement & Account Reconciliation
- Management Accounting
- Accounts Payable Auditing
- Benefits Plan Administration
- GAAP Principles
- Payment Verification
- Problem Solving and Timely Resolution
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Magnum LTD
09.2019 - Current
Controller
Rusco Windows
04.2017 - 10.2018
Accountant
Boulger Funeral Home
11.2013 - 04.2017
Manager of Accounting & Human Resources
Dakota Air Parts International Inc.
06.2013 - 11.2013
Senior Accountant
Fisher Enterprises, Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting With Finance Minor
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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