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Karen Modisette

Aurora

Summary

Experienced office management professional skilled in optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality in diverse environments. Highly dependable and ethical support specialist and leader with advanced organizational, technical, and business acumen. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and service excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Finance Coordinator

Insight Global
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Set up new projects in DELTEK.
  • Ran reports regarding project financial information.
  • Provided budget entry and maintained budget updates to ensure proper revenue recognition.
  • Processed labor transfers.
  • Created monthly invoices.
  • Entered A/P Invoices for payment processing
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Edited monthly prebills and updated plc rates.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Milhouse Engineering & Construction
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software to improve efficiency.
  • Managed certified payroll functions, including calculation of wages, benefits, and deductions.
  • Used Deltek to prepare forecasting schedules; Resolved invoicing issues within required time frames and posted on accounts receivable reports.
  • Collaborated with other finance team members to improve cross-training; Managed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure timely payment and cash flow.

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR

Affiliated Customer Service
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing candidates for administrative positions.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and expense reports for accounting department; Managed office supply inventory, keeping track of needs and ordering supplies to avoid shortages.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring satisfaction with services provided; Promoted a positive work culture that encouraged teamwork and professional development.
  • Managed time sheets for payroll processing, verifying accuracy of hours worked by staff; Collaborated with the accounting department to reconcile billing discrepancies.

RECEPTIONIST ADMINISTRATOR

Bramco Construction
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Responded to guest complaints and researched issues to develop solutions and negotiate results; Greeted incoming guests and followed established policies for visitor access.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and parcels and worked with carriers to schedule pickups for outgoing items; Organized office documentation and maintained secure filing systems for both digital and analog files.
  • Prepared and issued invoices to clients, tracked payments received, and followed up on overdue accounts; Utilized spreadsheet software to create detailed financial reports and charts for presentation purposes.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

CCSD 21
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Managed and implemented classroom activities in alignment with student learning goals.
  • Delivered lesson plans and engaged with students for duration of teacher absence.
  • Modified instructional plans and materials to meet needs of all students.
  • Maintained safe and healthy learning environment.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brown CPA Group
05.2013 - 09.2015
  • Processed correspondence, documents, and reports to support clerical staff.
  • Answered incoming calls and directed messages to correct party.
  • Prepared miscellaneous letters, memorandums and emails.
  • Tracked, received and reconciled material orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2007

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Effective multitasking ability
  • Employee training
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Workflow improvements
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Notary Public
  • Onboarding new employees

Timeline

Project Finance Coordinator

Insight Global
02.2025 - 07.2025

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Milhouse Engineering & Construction
05.2023 - 10.2024

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR

Affiliated Customer Service
07.2019 - 05.2023

RECEPTIONIST ADMINISTRATOR

Bramco Construction
11.2016 - 02.2018

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

CCSD 21
09.2015 - 11.2016

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brown CPA Group
05.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kansas State University

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