Renee Bokelman has over 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business operations roles. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and has extensive skills in financial systems like Oracle, Great Plains, and Microsoft Office. Her background includes roles managing fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgeting at various companies. References praise her strong work ethic, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to exceed expectations.

1. Renee E. Bokelman
10290 55th
Street  Clear Lake, MN 55319  (320) 293-4541  rem4541@gmail.com
Education
 St. Cloud State
University G.R.
Herberger School of
Business
St. Cloud, MN
 Bachelor of Science
in Accounting, 1998
GPA 3.433
 University of Minnesota
Carlson School of
Management,
Minneapolis, MN
Computer Skills
PC * AS/400 * Networks * EBS
Oracle, Great Plains, Microsoft
Office, QuickBooks
Professional Endorsements
“ … A major part of Renee’s
accountability was to provide
all levels of support to the MIS
community with respect to
technical training and
development … attention to
detail, a sense of urgency, a
strong ‘people focus,’ and –
above all – a good sense of
humor ... I have frequently
received unsolicited, highly
laudable comments about
Renee from her clients.”
- Former Colleague &
Supervisor
“… Productive almost from the
first day … I found Renee to
be self-motivated, organized,
flexible and with a high degree
of initiative … did not require
direct supervision and could be
counted on to accomplish tasks
with accuracy and efficiency …
[Renee] is a valuable employee
to anyone considering hiring
her.”
- Former Supervisor
BUSINESS OPERATIONS & SUPPORT / FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
PROFESSIONAL
Experience and skills gained during 15+ years of progressive cross-
functional office responsibility in business and government have helped
me develop as a motivated, compassionate and capable professional known for
consistently exceeding standards and going above and beyond expectations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project & Program Management ▪ Policies & Procedures ▪ Front & Back Office
Operations ▪ Wage & Benefits Administration ▪ Accounts Receivable ▪ Accounts
Payable ▪ Budgets ▪ Fiscal Reporting ▪ General Ledgers ▪ Payroll ▪ Technology
Conversions ▪ Technical Training & Development ▪ Correspondence ▪ Business
Communications ▪ Information Reporting ▪ Capital Expenditure Reporting
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
BLUESTEM BRANDS, INC. – St. Cloud, MN 2005 – 2016
Multiple Brand Retailer...Fingerhut, Gettington.com, PayCheck Direct, Orchard
Brands. One of the country’s largest direct mailers of catalogs, that offers 30,000+
brand name products on consumer’s websites.
Accountant/Fixed Assets
 Managed corporate’s fixed assets – coordinating with IT project leads to
receive written confirmation on project completion dates (SOX Compliance).
 Entered new assets to start depreciation, completed asset maintenance as
authorized…included retirements, cost adjustments, and useful life
adjustments.
 Completed all Fixed Asset journal entries, payroll reclass entries for hourly
union staff, entries to expense monthly Pick Ticket/Label usage and prepaid
software maintenance agreements for the warehouse.
 Reconciled all asset accounts – Cost, Accumulated Depreciation, CIP
accounts and clearing accounts.
 Completed monthly Fixed Asset Roll Forward Report, CIP Roll Forward
Report and Sox Compliance Report – taking FA Roll Forward with all written
authorizations for changes, additions, adjustments, retirements and
submitted to FP&A Analyst for review and signature.
 Worked closely with month-end close process to run depreciation and close
out the fixed asset module.
 Orchestrated fixed asset physical inventory every three years.
 Collaboratively worked at converting from Great Plains to EBS Oracle
system in August 2015. Had seven months to learn and implement the
new system while performing daily/monthly tasks.
NEWMAN’S MFG., INC. – Royalton, MN 2004 – 2005
A manufacturer of Sled Bed Trailers, Aluminum Enclosed Trailers, Boat Lifts and
Marine Docking Systems.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
 Processed customer orders, collections, daily cash reporting and accounts
receivable.
 Orchestrated an internal control to prevent bad debt on walk-in orders.

2. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED…
CUSTOM EYES, INC. – Sauk Rapids, MN 2001 – 2004
A subsidiary of Essilor, the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of optical lenses in the U.S., Custom Eyes provides
laboratory lens grinding operations.
Accountant/Accounts Receivable Specialist: Lab & Finance Operations
Accounting Assistant to the Controller
 Flexibly transitioned from hire as middle management position reporting to the controller, to more specific role
with newly centralized operations.
 Process monthly statements, collections, sales reporting, bank reconciliations, A/R and A/P, and bad debt
recoveries for 3 locations.
 Independently led accounts receivable systems technology conversion.
MILLER, PLANTE & WAGENER, LTD. – St. Cloud, MN 2000 – 2001
Certified Public Accountants
Staff Accountant
 Supported partners in client-focused services in general accounting.
 Completed journal entries, company payrolls, quarterly tax reporting, bank account reconciliations, year-end W-2
preparation and 1099 reporting.
STEARNS COUNTY – St. Cloud, MN 1998 – 2000
Health & Human Services Department
Finance & Technology Supervisor: Health & Human Services
 Reported to Division Director, direct reports in Accounting (5) and Information Systems (5) – union positions.
 Served as Fiscal and Reporting Agent for the Mental Health Initiative and Family Service Collaborative.
 Analyzed monthly expenditures for 7 divisions within Human Services.
 Approved all purchase requests for general and durable supply items.
 Initiated capital outlay item purchases based on County’s procurement plan.
 Analyzed divisional technology requests, collaborating with Information Services staff to identify and provide
available hardware and software.
 Assisted in developing and implementing policies, methods and procedures.
 Led Department’s Y2K compliance efforts, coordinating unified operations of multiple computer systems.
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL – St. Cloud, MN 1989 – 1998
Regional medical center serving Central Minnesota
Fixed Asset Accountant (1995 – 1998) / Bookkeeper (1990 – 1995)
Secretary – Health Systems Institute (1989 – 1990)
 Worked closely with Purchasing to maintain and reconcile subsidiary records for equipment, land, building, and
construction in progress, assuring timely capitalization and accurate depreciation of completed projects.
 Prepared monthly financial statements, and performed general bookkeeping functions for new collaborative
parent group, CentraCare Health Systems.
 Handled A/R, A/P, bank deposits, purchase orders and other tasks.
 Provided personable and expedient service to clients via phone and on site to schedule appointments for EAP,
Nutrition Counseling, and Optifast Program.
 Billed insurance companies and clients for services.
 Sought by staff as a key resource person on A/P computer issues.
 Automated the billing system, and developed its procedure manual.
 Implemented Lotus 123-to-Excel application conversions.
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY – Minneapolis, MN 1985 – 1987
Leading global manufacturer of consumer food products
Disability & Life Coordinator (1986-1987) / MIS Training Coordinator (1985-1986)
 Administered, coordinated and monitored disability benefits biweekly to hourly employees at 70 field locations
based on negotiated contracts.
 Processed short-term disability benefits for salaried employees and life insurance claims.
 Continued to provide MIS training development and implementation.
 Coordinated group/individualized training for MIS staff.
 Earned a reputation as “go-to person” with staff, physicians and insurance providers; commended for positive
liaison abilities.