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Merry Jill Denzer

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Prepared educational professional with business, finance and accounting experience . Skilled in preparing and delivering lectures, evaluating and grading student work and preparing course materials. Tech-savvy educator with in-depth understanding of Microsoft office programs.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary Business Teacher

KCPS
08.2013 - Current
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills among students through interactive group activities and problem-solving exercises.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in business education and pedagogy.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, fostering mutual respect among students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Skilled in Real World Learning and Project Based Learning strategies. Received RWL Excellence award 2025
  • Provided individualized support for struggling students, designing targeted interventions to improve their academic outcomes.

General Accountant

Waddell and Reed Finance
05.2010 - 08.2013
  • Assisted with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances.

Financial Analyst/Budget Analyst

Embarg
01.1973 - 12.2007
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
  • Managed accounts payable, and payroll functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
  • Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
  • Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency in daily operations.
  • Ensured tax compliance by preparing quarterly sales tax returns and assisting with annual income tax filings.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for presentation at board meetings, investor conferences, or other events where detailed information on company performance was required by stakeholders.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members on various aspects of general accounting principles, software applications, and best practices in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of numerous special projects involving complex accounting research assignments, ad hoc reporting requests from senior leadership teams, or other non-routine duties as assigned.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP regulations for proper recording of transactions across all aspects of the business operation.
  • Documented expense and capital expenditures, accrued expenses, and reconciled capital accounts.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Education

Teacher Certification - 2 Years

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Avila University
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Thirteen years teaching accounting concepts and theory
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Products
  • Attention to detail and deadline driven
  • Able to analyze and interpret accounting information such as income statements, balance sheet, trial balance, and general ledger
  • Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Timeline

Secondary Business Teacher

KCPS
08.2013 - Current

General Accountant

Waddell and Reed Finance
05.2010 - 08.2013

Financial Analyst/Budget Analyst

Embarg
01.1973 - 12.2007

Teacher Certification - 2 Years

Avila University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Avila University

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