Garret Karels
About Garret Karels
Garret Karels is a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in tax accounting and financial management. He has worked for various organizations, including Medtronic and AbeTech, and holds a degree from St. Cloud State University.
Current Role at AbeTech
Garret Karels serves as a Senior Accountant at AbeTech, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. His expertise contributes to the financial health of the organization and supports its operational goals.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to his current role, Garret Karels worked at Rhinestones Unlimited as a Controller from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Indirect Tax Accountant at Medtronic for 11 months in 2017. His experience includes a year as a SALT Associate at CliftonLarsonAllen from 2015 to 2016, and he served as a Revenue Tax Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Revenue from 2008 to 2015.
Educational Background
Garret Karels studied at St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School from 2005 to 2007. His education provided him with a foundation in business and accounting principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various accounting roles.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional life, Garret Karels enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes. He spends his weekends smoking foods during the warmer months and enjoys watching kids play hockey during the winter. He also experiments with Sous-Vide cooking techniques in the winter.