Katherine (Katie) Whitaker
About Katherine (Katie) Whitaker
Katherine (Katie) Whitaker is a Corporate Accountant at Green Plains Inc. in the Greater Omaha Area, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in accounting and finance, with experience in various roles across several organizations.
Work at Green Plains
Katherine Whitaker has served as a Corporate Accountant at Green Plains Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for various accounting functions within the company. Her tenure at Green Plains has spanned five years, during which she has contributed to the financial reporting and overall accounting processes of the organization. The Greater Omaha Area serves as the operational base for Green Plains, where Whitaker applies her expertise in corporate accounting.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Whitaker earned her Bachelor's Degree in Public and Private Accounting from Northwest Missouri State University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her career in accounting. She is currently pursuing certification as a Certified Public Accountant, with plans to complete the required examinations by the end of 2022, further enhancing her professional qualifications.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Green Plains, Katherine Whitaker held several positions in the accounting field. She worked as a Corporate Accountant in Financial Reporting at ACI Worldwide from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was an Accounting Specialist at CSG from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as a Business Support Specialist and Accounting Intern at CSG from 2015 to 2016. Her early career included roles such as Development Office Assistant at Mount Michael Benedictine School and Extended Care Team Member at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church.
Volunteer Experience
Katherine Whitaker has a history of volunteer work, notably serving as a Development Office Assistant at Mount Michael Benedictine School from 2009 to 2015. During this six-year period, she contributed her time and skills to support the school's development efforts. Her volunteer experience reflects her commitment to community involvement and support for educational initiatives.