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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Resolve any requests submitted by the current full-time Accounting Manager or CEO. Typical requests include the issuance of quarterly cash and tax distributions to shareholders, settlement fund distribution calculations, budget assistance, audit assistance, and upkeep of automated Excel files.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Manage all aspects of the accounting and finance department- Encourage, train, develop and evaluate all direct reports- Ensure that the accounting department is meeting established goals and objectives- Ensure the accuracy of the balance sheet & P&L for multiple companies and report the financials to the CEO and department heads on a monthly basis- Oversee month-end and year-end close for multiple companies- Oversee the annual audit and ensure compliance with GAAP- Ensure that corporate filings are completed in a timely manner- Distribute and communicate quarterly tax/cash distributions to the shareholders- Provide meaningful analysis for multiple companies and make recommendations- Work with the CEO and department heads to complete the annual budget for multiple companies- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles- Review and establish appropriate internal controls- Review procedures and processes to maximize the efficiency of the accounting and finance department

Minneapolis, Mn

- Reconcile the GL and perform month-end close for multiple companies- Create and analyze monthly financial statements- Responsible for the year-end close process for multiple companies- Responsible for the closure and revenue recognition of the Dahl billing cycle- Work with department heads to complete the annual budget for multiple companies, review it and upload the completed budget into the accounting system- Distribute and communicate quarterly tax/cash distributions to shareholders- File taxes and issue tax payments for multiple companies- Generate AR aging, cash flow and other reports- Distribute payments to vendors, arbitrators, and DRPs- Set the accounting department schedule including check run dates- Manage fixed assets and depreciation- Track necessary use tax information for multiple companies- Responsible for completing the Unclaimed Property cycle- Backup for company payroll- Responsible for the supervision of all AP and AR functions

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Continued development of the worldwide financial reporting system via Microsoft GP, Management Reporter and SmartConnect

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Oversee the month/year-end close process for multiple companies- Oversee accounting functions (e.g. generating financial and budget reports, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, inventory, sales, taxes and general ledger) for the Youth Program- Oversee and assist the Controller with the count room and accounts payable staff- Oversee and write the accounting policies and procedures manual- Facilitate the annual external financial audit for multiple companies- Stay current on relevant accounting and tax rules, regulations and laws- Perform intercompany transactions and reconciliations- Developed and implemented a worldwide financial reporting system via Microsoft GP, Management Reporter and SmartConnect

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

- Startup organization - develop, implement and serve as the administrator for the accounting system, banking, credit card program, payroll and benefits.- Manage all accounting aspects of the church including the month/year-end close process and recording all G/L transactions and entries into the accounting system.- Compile, review and distribute financial reports, revenue projections and other ad hoc analysis.- Register for state withholding accounts and apply for sales tax exemption certificates. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of any state filings.- Deposit and record all donations received into the accounting system. Generate, print and distribute annual contribution statements to donors.- Draft and implement accounting policies and forms.- Handle the bi-weekly processing of Payroll

Maplewood, Mn

- Assist the Health Care Business Group with the Month-end close process through balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and analysis- Audit product P&L's and "tell the story" for assigned sections of the P&L- Audit spend for several Health Care divisions- Update and maintain static cost information- Review and update deferred revenue schedules- Analyze rebate programs for several Health Care divisions through reviewing accrual balances, processing necessary journal entries, and providing meaningful analysis for management.- Ensure compliance with GFS and GAAP- Other financial reports, ad hoc analysis, and duties as assigned

Mendota Heights, Mn

- Month-end financial reporting including general ledger close functions, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, as well as account analysis- Monthly balance sheet and income statement reporting- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules- Analysis of rebate and co-op programs including collection, disbursement, and reporting- Weekly processing of office payables (extensive Sales & Use Tax knowledge) & receivables- Tradeshow revenue accounting, analysis, and reporting- Performs all accounting functions within the Import program- Support the year-end financial audit, IRS/State filings (1099-MISC, 1099-PATR, 1042, Foreign Corp., ND Co-op, Sales & Use Tax, etc.) and budget/forecasting process.- Support the year-end closing process- Analyze and approve credit applications- Approve incoming/outgoing member/vendor ACH & Wires- Calculate, analyze, and distribute the patronage dividend to Mid-States members- Extensive Knowledge with Microsoft NAV Dynamics 2009- Assist and support the CFO/Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting department- Other financial reports and internal control functions as needed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer / Controller, Group Category Manager, and Director of Information Technology

St. Paul, Mn

- Handling the deposit and posting payments to customer accounts.- Apply and analyze customer payments and resolve any discrepancies- Communicate with customers regarding any issues with their account or payments that are past due- Compile and distribute current and past due customer statements as well as owner's letters- Auditing credit batches and posting to the General Ledger and assisting Credits / Claims with researching, sending, getting approval, and processing credits for customers- Work alongside Accounts Payable in assisting between the communication of the customers and vendors- Collect for the Mid-States Trade Show and handle the necessary accounting as well as producing reports that highlight collection efforts. For both Trade Shows in 2013 we posted a 100% collection effort- Compile various reports such as the Aged Trial Balance and upload invoices to customers

St. Paul, Mn

See Accounts Receivable Specialist II for duties

St. Paul, Mn

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

Highest Honors - Winter 2013 - Averaging a 4.0 or higher.

High School Diploma