Shannon Pape
Johnson Dental
Dakota,MN
28
years of professional experience
Results-driven with expertise in ensuring timely payments. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities, contributing to accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Work History
Treasurer
2 Years 7 Months- Process invoices and expense reports to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Reconcile monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Enter and process bi-annual payroll
- Prepare financial reports to inform the mayor and city council.
- Manage budgets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Prepare and file quarterly federal income taxes.
- Preform year-end tasks
- Coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining organizational reputation.
Dental Assistant
4 Years 2 Months- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and workspaces.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
Dental Assistant
10 Years 10 Months- Supported dentists during dental procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for dental supplies, reducing waste.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Collaborated with team to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times.
Dental Assistant
3 Years 3 Months- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Office Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Responded to incoming phone calls from customers, providing information and assistance.
- Scheduled appointments to optimize executive time management and ensure timely meetings
- Printed invoices for daily schedules for multiple employees
- Developed filing systems that improved document retrieval speed and reduced clutter in the office environment.
Office Assistant
2 Years- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and communication among staff and clients.
- Managed customer inquiries, providing timely assistance and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Assisted in inventory management by counting and recording inventory in warehouse.
Accounts Payable Clerk
2 Years 7 Months- Processed vendor invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring timely payments.
- Processed employee reimbursements accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained meticulous records of accounts payable transactions for auditing purposes.
- Reconciled discrepancies between vendor statements and internal records, resolving issues efficiently.
Accountant
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained general ledgers for eight subsidiary companies by analyzing sales journals, issuing computerized checks, preparing bank reconciliations, input of all general ledger data, preparing financial statements, preparing and submitting EFT payments for federal and state motor fuel tax and sales tax
- Maintained computerized payables for six companies by controlling centralized cash disbursements and controlling cash management
- Maintained debenture accounts by setting up new accounts, calculating first, last, and recurring interest amounts, issuing interest checks, and issuing principal pay-outs
Accounting Clerk
1 Year 8 Months- Maintained general ledger entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Reconciled bank statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Assisted in month-end closing processes, verifying account balances for accuracy.
- Preparation of 1099 and 1096s
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, and data entry
- Assisted in annual budget preparation, ensuring accurate data entry and analysis for informed decisionmaking.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Associate of Science - Accounting
Skills
Bookkeeping
Cash management
Account reconciliation
Budgeting expertise
Processing payments
Preparing financial statements
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Treasurer
City of Dakota
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Johnson Dental
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Neighborhood Smiles
08.2011 - 06.2022Read More
Dental Assistant
Gundersen Lutheran - Pediatric Dentistry
05.2008 - 08.2011Read More
Office Assistant
Hiawatha Valley Pest Control
10.2005 - 05.2008Read More
Office Assistant
The Amish Store
06.2004 - 06.2006Read More
Accounts Payable Clerk
Gundersen Lutheran
06.2001 - 01.2004Read More
Accountant
Midwest Bottle Gas
01.2000 - 06.2001Read More
Accounting Clerk
Fleming Complanies
05.1998 - 01.2000Read More
Western Technical College
Certificate from Dental Assisting
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Western Wisconsin Technical College
Associate of Science from Accounting
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