Kristen Kish
About Kristen Kish
Kristen Kish is an Accounts Receivable Specialist with extensive experience in financial reporting and account reconciliation. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in School Counseling, and has worked in various administrative and accounting roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Benesch Law
Kristen Kish serves as an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Benesch Law, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for generating and assisting in the production of accurate daily cash and revenue reports. She manages the cash receipt application process, which includes handling various payment methods such as wires, ACHs, checks, credit cards, cash, and trust funds. Additionally, she assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Her responsibilities also include researching payment and invoice discrepancies to resolve client billing issues and balancing expenses for various general ledger accounts.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Kish earned a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in School Counseling in 2016, also from Kent State University. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both educational principles and financial management, which she applies in her current role in accounts receivable.
Professional Background
Before joining Benesch Law, Kristen Kish gained diverse experience in various administrative and accounting roles. She worked as an Accounting Specialist at Compliant Healthcare Technologies, LLC from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she held positions as an Administrative Assistant at Cutler Real Estate and IRS HELP, LLC, both in 2015. She also worked as a Data Entry Operator at Allstate and as an Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk at SSP Fittings Corp. These roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and client interactions.
Financial Management Skills
In her current position, Kristen Kish demonstrates strong financial management skills. She posts cash receipts averaging $1.2 million daily and assists in the month-end and year-end closing processes. Her role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and managing discrepancies in payments and invoices. She balances expenses across various general ledger accounts, including reimbursements, showcasing her attention to detail and proficiency in financial operations.