Eric Trettel Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

I am different from most other bookkeepers because small business is my passion. After having 6 employers during my first 10 years out of college, I figured out that the corporate world isn't for me. I enjoy meeting with entrepreneurs and getting to know not just more about their business, but also them as a person. I also have a 4-year degree in.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Duties varied by client but included payroll, sales tax, inventory, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, ad hoc projects, financial statements, month end close, journal entries, reconciliations, etc.Responsibilities:
• Individually managed the firm’s largest portfolio (25 clients)
• Received Above & Beyond Award, recognizing the individual with the best customer service
• Helped ownership move to a more profitable business model by introducing value pricing instead of hourly billing
• Using data/software skills, was integral in helping all clients make a digital pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Streamlined bookkeeping-related processes for all clients, allowing increased margins for the firm or less expense for the client

Hopkins, MN, US

• Maintained integrity of general ledger and financial reports for multiple legal entities. Reconciled various accounts. Managed, forecasted, and improved cash flow.Responsibilities:
• Managed 2 direct reports
• Banking activities - tracked bank borrowings, set up wire transfers, reconciliations, cash management, etc.
• Various general ledger reconciliations
• Cash flow reporting
• Calculation, reconciliation, and disbursement of commissions

Hopkins, MN, US

• Responsibilities:
• Ensured timeliness and accuracy of general ledger, subledgers, budget reports, bank reconciliation, and financial reports; verified accuracy on a daily basis
• Monitored and forecasted cash flow to maintain uninterrupted business
• Prepared annual budget and worked with department managers to correct variances throughout the year
• Closed books and prepared financial reports comparing to budget and forecast
• Managed the receivables and payables processes to maximize cash flow and minimize customer credit risk

Appleton, WI, US

• Responsibilities:
• Performed general accounting functions to include, but not limited to, journal entries, account analyses, and year-end audit preparation
• Prepared, examined, or analyzed accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Critically reviewed and analyzed root cause of accounting errors in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practices
• Assisted in monthly close process and prepared monthly operating reports
• Effectively communicated important information related to analysis, including trends and benchmarks

St. Cloud, MN, US

• Responsibilities:
• Used data extraction tools to perform in-depth analysis of programs and opportunities in the vendor, accounts payable, and fraud research business
• Created and monitored reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
• Recommended modifications and enhancements to the company’s fraud and vendor authentication processes
• Designed strategies to implement recommendation
• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Responsibilities:
• Gathered & analyzed financial information to assist lenders in writing reports & preparing presentations for purposes of aiding in credit underwriting decisions
• Worked with employees to maintain internal controls without sacrificing work efficiencyNotable Accomplishments:
• Reduced the time it took upper management to complete Allowance for Loan & Lease Loss (ALLL) report each quarter from over 7 working days to 2
• Became an integral part of month-end processes by implementing effective ways to create reports for the Board of Directors
• Redesigned loan presentation process to reduce errors and improve efficiency

• Entered daily information into Revenue Audit Report forms; ran back-up reports
• Prepared journal entries; tracked coupons used on property; sorted and recorded complimentary receipts
• Reconciled accounts on a regular basis
• Assisted with the monitoring of all financial activities on property, with respect to Revenue Accounting Division of the Finance Department, to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the.
• Evaluated various situations, with respect to Revenue Audits, and determined how best to handle it
• Ensured a maximum level of company-wide service and satisfaction in the area of Revenue Accounting was achieved and maintained

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Accounting - Cpa Track (Major), Management (Minor)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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