Edina, MN  55435                     carrenbah51@yahoo.com                  LINKEDIN.COM/IN/CARRENBAH

                                                                                                                                           

Profile Summary

 

Accounting Professional with background in AP/AR, financial reporting, data analysis and client services.  Demonstrated success in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and managing colleagues in effective procedural implementation.  Recognized for contributing to the creation and development of common sets of project management processes, guidelines, and templates.  A results-oriented team player committed to collaborating on teams performing at high levels in complex environments.

Software proficiency:  MS Office Suite, Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, AS400, AXS-One, Lawson, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Yardi, Workday

 

Education

 

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN, 2016

 

Associate of Science, Accounting, Alexandria Vocational College, Alexandria, MN

Continuing Education Credits Completed, Payroll Practice and Management, Normandale Community College, 2011

 

Professional Experience

Winthrop Resources, Minnetonka, MN2016             

Sales Tax Specialist (Contract)

·   Prepared and submitted sales tax returns for multi-state filings.

·   Analyzed balance sheet tax accounts and monthly sales tax reports.

·   Assisted in preparation of state audits as requested.

    

 

Lifetime Fitness, Chanhassan, MN2015-2016             

Accounts Receivable Accountant (Contract)

·   Recorded and processed checks and credit card payments for customer invoices in Workday system.

·   Prepared monthly invoices for customer contracts.

·   Sent statements to customers with outstanding balances.

·   Contacted customers for collection of past due balances.

 

 

General Parts, LLC, Bloomington, MN2015

Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)

·   Reviewed and processed electronic and paper purchase order vendor invoices

·   Adjusted purchase orders for cost variances.

 

CBRE, Bloomington, MN2015

Financial Operation Coordinator (Contract)

Reviewed and updated bank reconciliations for lockboxes.

·   Researched unidentified checks to determine General Ledger application in Yardi system.

·   Conducted review of financial operations accounting transactions for compliance.

·   Updated identification of check receipts on Excel spreadsheet daily.

·   Completed journal entries for vendor refunds as necessary.

 

Thomson Reuters, Eagan, MN2014 - 2015

Accounts Receivable Clerk (Contract)

Reviewed cash application refund cases in Salesforce.

·   Reviewed general ledger accounts for customer credits on SAP system.

·   Verified bank account numbers and obtained approvals for accounts receivable refunds.

·   Updated status of refunds in process on Excel spreadsheet daily.

·   Completed payment request forms for accounts receivable refunds.

 

SpartanNash, Edina, MN2014

Accounting Clerk IV (Contract)

Processed cash transactions from lockbox and checks deposits.

·   Posted revenues by entering transactions from lockbox and check deposits on Lawson system.

·   Researched cash receipts, general ledger coding and posting of receipts.

·   Posted check deposits for rental leases on Quickbooks system.

·   Input fixed asset disposals on Lawson system.

 

 

Supervalu, Eden Prairie, MN2013

Accounting Clerk II (Contract)

Posted cash transactions for accounts receivable invoices.

·   Created spreadsheets to process ACH and wire transfer payments in AXS-One system.

·   Maintained and updated a weekly accounts receivable aging report to send to various companies.

·   Verified posted amounts on cash application reports on a weekly basis.

 

 

ECOLAB, Eagan, MN

Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)2013

Processed expense reports, freight invoices and purchase order invoices for payment.

·   Conducted research and resolution on issues with vendors and service specialists.

·   Maintained vendor master database on AS400 for the vendor payment of invoices and credits.

·   Verified approval for freight invoices from warehouse manager.

·   Prepared rental payments for storage units for service specialists on a weekly basis.

 

 

MICHAEL FOODS, Minnetonka, MN2012 - 2013

Accounts Payable Associate (Contract)

Processed over $3 million in super market vendor credits for accounts payable invoices.

·   Examined invoices thoroughly and resolved discrepancies and input adjustments as necessary on SAP.

·   Assisted in ad hoc projects for retail revenue analysts on a frequent basis.

Key Accomplishment:

      Achieved 100% reduction of backlog of outstanding deductions for accounts payable invoices.

 

 

LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIO, Bloomington, MN2010

Accounts Receivable Associate (Seasonal)

Processed over 2,000 photograph order cash and check payments daily from approximately 5,000 school district accounts.

·               Prepared reports and manual correspondence, monitored accounts, and recorded information about customer collection efforts.

·               Ensured that all information regarding account collection activity was entered accurately into the billing system.

·               Forwarded regular collections reports to supervisor, addressing collections activity and making account recommendations.

 

 

REGIS CORPORATION, Edina, MN2006 – 2010

Lease Compliance Analyst

Prepared and managed all leasing activities/data to maximize both occupancy and effective income for the property.

·               Managed accounts payable, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations for more than 500 accounts.

·               Collaborated on internal and external business audits.

·               Managed Income Accounts, verified and maintained all account transaction records; assisted in annual occupancy budgeting and monthly forecasting of rental escrow accounts on JD Edwards.

·               Analyzed and processed year-end reconciliations of escrow accounts for Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, and Utilities, ensuring accuracy and lease compliance.

Key Accomplishment:

Achieved a $200k savings by identifying and rectifying errors in landlord’s year end reconciliations.