William Knudson
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 3 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Excel. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Technician
US Army National Guard
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
- Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
- Reviewed outstanding requests and redirected workloads to complete projects on time.
Financial Worker - Ramsey County
Robert Half
11.2022 - Current
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Approved 100 claims per day for CCAP
- Coordinated with other workers to maintain positive control of inventory
- Worked as a team to ensure proper approval and resolution of claims
- Enabled department to clear backlogs and get up to date
Accounting Associate
Institute For Environmental Assessment
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Deltek and Excel.
- Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.
Accounting Assistant
Merrick Community Services
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
Contractor
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Softball Umpire (Seasonal)
USA Softball
05.2014 - Current
- Discussed rules, game expectations and potential field hazards with each coach prior to starting gameplay.
- Officiated softball games to maintain standards of play and to maintain participation with established rules.
- Followed game activity with keen eye to make judgments and calls correctly.
- Mediated conflicts and discussed fan and participant infractions with coaches prior to executing disciplinary action.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
Staff Accountant
CB Accounting
12.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Quickbooks financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, reconciliations, and month-end accruals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND05.2018
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Document Coding and Classification
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Account Auditing
- Excel, VLookups, and Pivot Tables
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Precision and Accuracy
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Three Way Matching
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
Military Service
Served in US Navy from 2000-2006, participating in multiple deployments overseas.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
CB Accounting
12.2023 - 01.2024
Account Technician
US Army National Guard
05.2023 - 10.2023
Financial Worker - Ramsey County
Robert Half
11.2022 - Current
Accounting Associate
Institute For Environmental Assessment
03.2022 - 06.2022
Accounting Assistant
Merrick Community Services
11.2020 - 03.2022
Contractor
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
11.2019 - 11.2020
Softball Umpire (Seasonal)
USA Softball
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Dickinson State University
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