Christina Finke

Last updated March 5th 2012
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CHRISTINA FINKE, CPA

612-423-6182

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OBJECTIVE 
To improve the world, one number at a time, by using my skills as a financial accountant.

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EDUCATION 

Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2005/05

BS in Accounting; minored in Social Psychology, 3.7 Grade Point Average

 

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

GE Fleet Services, Eden Prairie, MN

2009/10 - Present
Accountant - Financial Reporting
  • Managed all scheatment reporting, including due dilligence with customers and vendors regarding unclaimed property.
  • Compiled monthly metrics for aged outstanding checks and AR credits.
  • Performed account reconciliations and journal entries for cash, AR, and AP accounts.
  • Managed remote contractors.

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GE Fleet Services, Eden Prairie, MN

2007/04 - 2009/10
Tax Analyst
  • Prepared monthly tax accounting journal entries; performed quarterly close processes and annual FAS 109 calculations, including deferred taxes and effective tax rate reconciliations.
  • Prepared quarterly tax account reconciliations.
  • Assisted in preparation of yearly tax return.

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GE Fleet Services, Eden Prairie, MN

2005/06 - 2007/04
Staff Accountant
  • Lead accountant for fixed assets.
  • Used Oracle Financials for research and completion of journal entries.
  • Completed monthly account reconciliations.
  • Performed financial analysis for internal and external auditors.
  • Evaluated existing processes to ensure and increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

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Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

2003/09 - 2005/06
Accounting Assistant
  • Completed data entry using Peachtree accounting software
  • Performed AP/AR management
  • Compiled month-end books.
  • Handled vendor-related issues.

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SKILLS 
  • Knowledge of all accounting functions: GL, P&L and BS - reconciliations, journal entries, cash, AP, AR, fixed assets, and accruals.
  • Experience in GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes.
  • Extensive experience with Oracle Financials and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience using Microsoft Access, Peachtree accounting software, and QuickBooks.
  • Proficient in Hyperion reporting/analysis and Oracle ADI reporting.

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AWARDS AND HONORS 
  • Internal GE awards: Extra Mile, Silver Awards, and Bronze awards relating to SOX, FIN48 analysis, Oracle implementation, FAS109, account reconciliations, and audits.
  • National Business Women's Association Scholarship Winner
  • High School Salutatorian

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