PAULA RANDEN
SPIRIT LAKE
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Derner's of Milford
10.2021 - Current
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed financial operations for both the cattle and trucking businesses.
Business Owner / Bar, Event, and Kitchen Manager
Okoboji Barn
08.2016 - 01.2025
- I revitalized business operations during COVID-19 to prevent business closure and remain open for the public.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Staff Accountant, Executive Assistant, AR/AP Grain
Rembrandt Foods
08.2014 - 11.2019
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Streamlined AP/AR processes to increase efficiency and reduce errors in data entry.
- Compiled and analyzed transportation and supply chain accounting reports to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of grain logistics processes.
Executive Assistant
Art's Way Manufacturing
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Jr Accountant
TCF Financial Corp
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using AS-400/SAP.
Project Administrator - Service
Ingersoll Rand
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Dispatched service calls to technicians, ensuring timely response and resolution.
- Executed AP and AR processes on the AS400 platform.
- Handled payroll processing and inventory control for commercial refrigeration operations.
- Generated variance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Executed office management responsibilities efficiently.
Office Manager
Capital Retention, Inc
02.2004 - 05.2009
Executive Assistant
Northwestern Corporation
06.2001 - 02.2004
Executive Assistant
HSBC
02.1999 - 06.2001
Administrative Assistant
Citibank
11.1992 - 02.1999
Policy Change Coordinator
Midland National Life
04.1987 - 09.1992
Education
Bachelor Degree Program - Business Administration / Accounting
Ashford University
San Diego05-2015
Associate Business Admin / Accounting -
Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD05-1999
Office System Management Diploma -
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05-1987
High School Diploma -
Washington Sr High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-1986
Skills
- Office and Project management
- Staff Accountant
- Financial Reporting (10Q & 10K)
- Bank reconciliation experience
- QuickBooks, AS400, Sage MAS 90/200, SAP
- AP and AR skills
- Customer focused
- Diversified and Motivational
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
Citibank Employee of the Month
November 1997
Received this award out of 3200 employees from the directors at the Corporate Office in New York.
SF Business & Professional Women Board Member
1/2004 - 12/2005
Treasurer and Audit Committee
Timeline
Office Manager
Derner's of Milford
10.2021 - Current
Business Owner / Bar, Event, and Kitchen Manager
Okoboji Barn
08.2016 - 01.2025
Staff Accountant, Executive Assistant, AR/AP Grain
Rembrandt Foods
08.2014 - 11.2019
Executive Assistant
Art's Way Manufacturing
11.2013 - 08.2014
Jr Accountant
TCF Financial Corp
11.2011 - 10.2013
Project Administrator - Service
Ingersoll Rand
05.2009 - 11.2011
Office Manager
Capital Retention, Inc
02.2004 - 05.2009
Executive Assistant
Northwestern Corporation
06.2001 - 02.2004
Executive Assistant
HSBC
02.1999 - 06.2001
Administrative Assistant
Citibank
11.1992 - 02.1999
Policy Change Coordinator
Midland National Life
04.1987 - 09.1992
Bachelor Degree Program - Business Administration / Accounting
Ashford University
Associate Business Admin / Accounting -
Colorado Technical University
Office System Management Diploma -
Southeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Washington Sr High School
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