1. 1416 Westwood Drive S.W., Faribault, MN 55021 • 612-670-0796 • rpeterse34@yahoo.com
Renae M. Petersen
Objective
An accomplished professional with good judgment in making decisions based on knowledge of accepted
accounting practices and company policies and procedures. Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills with
clients and fellow employees.
Experience
2014-2015 Sweet Harvest Foods Cannon Falls, MN
Staff Accountant
 Receiving – Raw materials and create Checklists for Warehouse
 Physical counting of inventory and reconciliation of counts
 Maintains general ledger to ensure current, accurate financial
 Assists in the preparation of annual internal/external audits, and special
projects as assigned
 Balance Sheet Reconciliations
 Process invoices/expense reports matching Packing Slips, P.O.’s and
invoices
 Processed weekly Accounts payable checks, ACH, and wire transfers
 Work closely with Supply Chain to validate Cash Requirements for the
week
2013-2014 Emerson Network Connectivity Waseca, MN
Payroll Specialist/Staff Accountant
 Creates and maintains management support reports related to GL and payroll
 Performs standard journal entries and enters adjustments as needed for month end close
 Maintains general ledger to ensure current, accurate financial
 Responsible for payroll processing including timesheets, journal entries, benefit plans, etc.
 Processed weekly Accounts payable checks, ACH, and wire transfers
 Create and provide training and material for new managers for eTime Enterprise
 Provides accurate payroll and general ledger data (payroll and benefits) on a regular and as needed basis
2009-2013 Owatonna Clinic, MHS Owatonna, MN
Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist
 Creates and maintains management support reports related to GL and payroll
 Performs standard journal entries and enters adjustments as needed for month end close
 Maintains general ledger to ensure current, accurate financial information through reconciliation of assigned
balance sheet accounts
 Assists in the preparation of annual operating budget, internal/external audits, and special projects as
assigned
 Maintains departmental statistics and insures information is uploaded to financial reports on a monthly basis
 Responsible for payroll processing including timesheets, journal entries, benefit plans, etc.
 Provides accurate payroll and general ledger data (payroll and benefits) on a regular and as needed basis to
the Financial Reporting dept for monthly and annual closing

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Renae M. Petersen
2008-2008 ABC Companies Faribault, MN
Sr. Staff Accountant
 Verified variances between COG’s and Revenue
 Worked with various personnel to determine the case of variances
 Perform month-end close procedures including journal entries
 Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
 Audit and prepare for posting all cash, expense and inventory invoices
 Prepared Daily Cash Status reports, determined cash flow
 Assist in expense reviews and analysis of budgets to actual variances
2006-2008 Gopher Sport Owatonna, MN
Staff Accountant
 Perform month-end close procedures including journal entries
 Assist in the reconciliation of assets and liability accounts
 Audit and prepare for posting all cash, expense, and inventory invoices
 Perform payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and coding of benefit expenses
 Assist in preparing weekly business reports including bookings, status and inventory
 Assist in expense reviews and analysis of budgets to actual variances
 Assist in weekly and monthly system update processing including GL, A/P, and A/R
 Monitor and maintain cash account balances, as needed
2002-2006 Dianne’s Gourmet Desserts LeCenter, MN
Accounting Assistant/Payroll Administrator
 Month end duties: Process accruals, enter and post journal entries and analyze accounts that affect the
Profit/Loss statement
 Process invoices/expense reports matching Packing Slips, P.O.’s and invoices
 Reconcile various General Ledger accounts with Corporate
 Communicate with Upper Management, Salespeople, Vendors, and employees regarding various
discrepancy issues
 Implemented ADP Enterprise/Kronos payroll system – Process weekly payroll for 280
 Developed a tracking tool for Direct & Indirect Labor Spend for departmental managers
 Update and track all Accounts Payable & Payroll processes for Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Audit
Compliance
Education
2002-2006 Cardinal Stritch University Edina, MN
BSA – Accounting
 GPA 3.74
 Certificates in Windows 95, Excel 7.0 & Graphics & Presentations, ADP Enterprise/Kronos time and
attendance, eTime Enterprise
Interests
 Faribault Hockey Association Board Member – Fundraising/Team Sponsorship
 Faribault Hockey Association Annual Golf Tournament Committee
 Relay For Life Committee member – 4 yrs

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Renae M. Petersen
 Safety & Ergonomics Committee
References
Upon Request