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Charlene Rathjen

@charlenerathjen

Experienced accounting professional specializing in cloud accounting and financial operations.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek remote accounting roles with strong process improvement, client-facing responsibilities, autonomy, and opportunities to lead and train junior staff.

I am an experienced accounting professional with 15 years in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and client-facing cloud accounting roles. I excel at month-end close, financial statement preparation, sales and use tax filings, and streamlining processes using QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and other accounting systems.

I have led teams, supervised and trained staff, managed full transactional cycles for AP/AR/payroll, and supported multiple mid-market clients with GAAP-compliant reporting and management packages. I bring strong attention to detail, autonomy in client communication, and a consistent track record of improving efficiency and ensuring compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CC

Accounting Specialist

Callaway Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Centers

Oct 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 5 months)

Processed semi-monthly payroll for 25+ employees, reconciled bank and credit card statements, and analyzed invoices and expense reports to maintain accurate financial records and support payroll onboarding.

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Accounts Payable Trainer

Bellville Medical Center

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019 (4 months)

Trained staff on AP processes and systems (Cerner, Multiview, MAGIC, Meditech), and prepared and processed invoices, payments, and 1099s while ensuring PO-based approvals.

CH

Payment Researcher/Poster

CHI St. Joseph Health

Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 10 months)

Analyzed and applied payments, deductions, and contractual adjustments to patient accounts and supported the system transition from MAGIC to Meditech 6.0 to improve functionality.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

2022 -

Completed Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with coursework in accounting and business fundamentals.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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