Experience

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  Sioux Empire United Way

  • United States
  • Fundraising
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Finance Director

    • Jul 2017 - Present

    Perform all financial duties including bookkeeping, budgeting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, along with pledge processing and tracking from the fall campaign. Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions, manage all insurance billing and payroll processing, and maintain employee database and files.

  • Database Associate

    • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

    Maintained database of volunteers and donors. Recorded, processed, and deposited donor pledges and payments. Assisted Finance Director in report preparation, general ledger entries, account balancing, and accounts payable processing. Researched, prepared, and maintained donor prospects and members lists for the Major Gifts Officer.

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  Sanford Health

  • Sioux Falls South Dakota

  • Foundation - Accountant

    • Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Sioux Falls South Dakota

    Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and maintaining the general ledger system. Assisted in the budget and audit processes as needed. Ensured accuracy of account balances on a regular basis. Maintained financial records and documentation. Adjusted, amended, and wrote off pledge balances in Raisers Edge (a donor management system).

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  Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

  • Yankton, South Dakota

  • Foundation - Database and Development Assistant

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Yankton, South Dakota

    Recorded, processed, and maintained all records of gifts, planned gifts, and pledged gifts in Raisers Edge (a donor management system). Created, prepared, and mailed direct mailings, gift acknowledgements, marketing materials, reports, etc. Maintained donor records and communicated with and to donors. Maintained electronic and paper filing system for prospects, endowments, and others. Developed and produced financial reports and projections and reported to Finance/Accounting. Coordinated fundraiser vendor shows and worked closely with vendors to ensure accuracy. Managed all aspects of event gift processing including registration, tickets, sponsorship pledges, gift receipts, tasks list, and rosters.

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  CorTrust Bank

  • Yankton, South Dakota

  • Lead Teller

    • Apr 2007 - Aug 2013
    • Yankton, South Dakota

    Managed teller line in high-volume, multi-teller environment. Scheduled, trained, and evaluated teller staff. Managed teller station, vault records, cash supply, and inventory. Balanced general ledger accounts for accurate accounting procedures and disbursements. Processed accounts payable and expense reports in a timely and accurate manner. Opened new deposit accounts, maintained thorough product knowledge, and cross-sold products/services.