Karen Diers

952-818-0033
kd6ef2be@westpost.net
Focus of Interest: ADMINISTRATION | ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
Well-organized, diligent and highly analytical professional, with dynamic admini
strative and management background, as well as in-depth knowledge and experience
in general accounting, finance, bookkeeping and office management. Outstanding
skills in various aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and accounts
receivable, payroll management, account reconciliation, and general ledger. Acc
ustomed to working independently or as part of a team, with a unique ability to
relate and communicate well with people at all levels and cultures. Resourceful
problem solver with proven ability in implementing solutions to challenging situ
ations while maintaining a professional image. Demonstrated record of success in
preparing financial statements, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing
annual budgets, processing taxes, and recording all financial activities.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General and Administration Management Customer Service and Retention Financial a
nd Strategic Planning
Business and Procedure Development Accounting and Bookkeeping Analytical Proble
m Solving
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Word | Excel | Outlook | QuickBooks | Solomon | Prin
tSmith
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER
PRESSWORKS, INC. * Plymouth, MN Mar 2007-Present
Effectively manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, c
ash flow, journal entries, payroll and administration of employee benefits. Resp
onsible for all aspects of office administration including negotiating equipment
contracts, phone coverage, PTO requests, IT issues, building maintenance, new e
mployee orientation, benefit research and selection. Coordinate various clerica
l and administrative duties such as invoicing, filing, statements, accounts reco
nciliation and AR collections. Analyze and evaluate job profitability, calculate
monthly commissions for sales people.
Key Accomplishments:
* Successfully managed cash flow through difficult economic conditions. Worked
with suppliers to establish payment plans.
* Led the implementation of quality assurance process which reduced number of re
-runs and job errors.
* Organized and reduced outstanding AR balance.
* Developed new and efficient processes for payables, invoicing and importing of
data into QuickBooks from on-line tools.
* Planned and implemented a new AP/AR filing system.
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
MINNEAPOLIS ELECTRICAL JATC * St. Michael, MN Sep 2002-Mar 2007
Administer entire accounting functions, including processing and managing accoun
ts payable, general ledger, financial reporting and weekly payroll. Organized an
d scheduled monthly financial meeting with committee members. Responsible for ma
naging all aspects of office administration, benefits administration, client com
munication, application processing, data entry, ordering curriculum and inventor
y of curriculum. Accountable for maintaining and managing company facilities and
 equipment.
Key Accomplishment:
* Gained exceptional skills and experience in coordinating company payroll tax f
ilings and reconciling payroll account .
TRAVEL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
MOTIVACTION, LLC * Plymouth, MN Dec 1986-Sep 2002
Managed and performed various duties, such as customer service, office administr
ation, general management. Coordinated client visits, research and recommend va
rious office equipment purchases. Played an integral role in coordinating and re
locating the company into two different locations.
Key Accomplishments:
* Recognized for top performance and advanced from the rank of being a reception
ist to marketing coordinator, account assistant in marketing and sales, office m
anager, and to travel operations assistant coordinator
* Played an integral role in the implementing, developing, and testing new on-li
ne registration program
* Ensured client satisfaction while promoting great teamwork and superior custom
er service
EDUCATION
SELECTED COURSEWORK IN GENERAL STUDY | MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE * Minneapol
is, MN
TRAININGS
SALES AND USE TAX |QUICKBOOKS / THE BASICS | HUMAN RE