Karen Johantgen

Senior Accountant - CooperVision

Rochester, NY 14609

adtxfj@r.postjobfree.com

+1-585-***-****

To utilize my training and experience as a multi-skilled professional to drive company objectives and achieve maximum profitability while managing all aspects of accounting and internal auditing. Work Experience

Accounts Payable Specialist

Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc. - Rochester, NY

January 2022 to Present

Responsible for the entire accounts payable process including vouching, three way matching, check creation, timely payment of invoices and reconciling the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.

Office Manager/Accountant

Arctic Wholesale Refrigeration and Appliance - Rochester, NY June 2021 to November 2021

Performed all aspects of accounts payable from matching to cutting checks Performed bank account reconciliations

Prepared and filled NY State sales tax returns

Prepared journal entries on a weekly and monthly basis Prepared financial statements

Answered phones and filed invoices

Senior Accountant (Contract)

CooperVision - Rochester, NY

April 2019 to July 2019

• Perform monthly financial close requirements, which includes journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting

• Prepare Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis on a monthly basis

• Work to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX compliance audits and internal policies and procedures. Assist in preparation of deliverables for external financial statement audits and reviews

• Develop and lead the implementation of changes to facilitate more effective and efficient business and close processes

• Compile, review, verify and analyze large volumes of data and demonstrate knowledge and consideration of relevant financial statement assertions Senior Internal Auditor

Quality Vision International (QVI) Incorporated

2018 to 2019

• Developed and executed efficient audit programs

• Performed internal control audits both USA and international

• Documented internal control reports and audit reports

• Audited and obtained a full working knowledge of subsidiary practices and procedures

• Performed construction audit and identified key risks and processes Accountant-Contract

EMERSON OIL

2016 to 2017

• Managed all accounts receivable functions including data entry and maintenance of database, collections, and reporting

• Responsible for the total processing of accounts payable in the general ledger, including timely entry and payment of invoices and reconciled accounts payable subsidiary ledger to general ledger

• Processed accounts and incoming payments in compliance with company policies and procedures and prepared daily bank deposits

• Verified discrepancies and resolved customer billing issues while providing excellent customer service skills

Accounts Receivable Analyst

CATERTRAX

2014 to 2016

• Generated timely and accurate client invoices using QuickBooks and Intacct for products and services quoted and sold by various departments across the company

• Processed client invoice payments as received through check, ACH debit and credit cards

• Managed monthly billing process for clients adhering to existing billing standards and/or established new monthly billing processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls

• Managed the accounts receivable collection process, which included reducing outstanding balances by 10%

Human Resources Accountant - Contract

MONRO MUFFLER

2014 to 2014

• Performed reconciliation of monthly Excellus, Aetna, EBS-RMSCO and Morgan Stanley invoices by manipulating system generated and vendor provided reports

• Reconciled employee benefit deductions utilizing Excel, in conjunction with billing to ensure proper payroll deductions

MONRO MUFFLER-

• Performed audits for Disability, Deferred Comp/401K, FSA, Stipends, SOX Claims and New Hires

• Assisted with preparation of annual audit and various tax and other external reports Office Manager/Accountant

HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATES OF ROCHESTER

2014 to 2014

Managed all accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, invoicing and payroll processes including reconciliations

• Responsible for the maintenance of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, cash management, general ledger, supporting journals, documentation and prepared monthly journal entries for review

• Prepared and filed monthly and quarterly NYS Sales Tax Returns

• Maintained and reconciled prepaid expense account and employee advance expense accounts Accountant

DURST IMAGE TECHNOLOGY, US, LLC

2010 to 2012

Generated timely and accurate client invoices to ensure appropriate payment of billings, service contracts and equipment billing methods with a high data entry volume

• Performed accounts receivable collection calls with customers and reduced accounts receivable by 15%

• Performed monthly bank reconciliations

• Reconciled general ledger accounts and performed monthly, quarterly and year-end close procedures Senior Internal Auditor

VIAHEALTH

2006 to 2009

• Audited and obtained a full working knowledge of all third-party billing practices and procedures

• Implemented the annual audit plan by performing internal audits and special projects requested by management and the audit committee

• Provided independent objective customer service and consulting services to entire health system including process and control risk assessments, which resulted in a five percent increase in net revenue

• Performed cash handling training, which included managing staff during implementation, for over 40 medical practices

Senior Internal Auditor/Compliance and Operational Audit Supervisor PAYCHEX

1998 to 2006

• Performed risk assessments and maintained 401K and payroll databases

• Managed and trained a staff of eight during planning and performing FINRA (NASD), payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, 401K, Taxpay and GAAP financial statement audits

• Planned and performed audit procedures for SOX Section 404 requirements, which included working with all levels of

• process owners to ensure timely review and update of process and control documentation

• Identified control deficiencies and process inefficiencies and developed operational improvements Senior Accountant

KPMG PEAT MARWICK, LLC

1995 to 1998

Audited all balance sheet accounts including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, other assets, accounts payable, other liabilities and equity accounts

• Managed, trained and guided audit staff throughout client engagements

• Industry experience as an audit senior in banking, higher education, manufacturing, non-profit, service, construction, government and healthcare

• Designed and implemented efficient audit procedures to improve internal control environments, which included risk assessments

• Prepared and delivered financial statements and financial reports to meet client deadlines Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

St. John Fisher College

Certified Public Accountant

NY State

Skills

• Accounts receivable

• Accounting

• G/l

• Great plains

• Accounts payable

• Quickbooks

• Hris

• Internet explorer

• Time management

• Detail oriented

• Presentation skills

• Excel

• Ms excel

• Outlook

• Ms powerpoint

• Powerpoint

• Ms word

• Word

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Excel

• Google Docs

• ERP systems

• Tax accounting

• GAAP

• Financial Statement Preparation

• General Ledger Accounting

• Journal Entries

• Bank Reconciliation

• General Ledger Reconciliation

• Account Reconciliation

Links

http://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-l-johantgen-cpa

Certifications and Licenses

CPA

Additional Information

SKILLS:

• Expert understanding of accounting procedures including accounts receivable, accounts payable and G/L Accounting

• Effective communication, organizational and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, creative thinker and solution driven

• Extremely detail oriented and accurate

• Exceptional presentation skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:

QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, HRIS, MS Word, Advanced MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome

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