Kyler Heemskerk Takes on New Role as Media Accounts Payable Specialist

Kyler Heemskerk re-joined Paulsen last month as media accounts payable specialist. The University of Sioux Falls graduate student previously worked part-time for the finance team at Paulsen while finishing up his undergraduate degree in accounting at USF.

"I originally found out about Paulsen through my professor at USF," explained Kyler, who applied for an opening during his senior year and ended up working 10-15 hours per week. A job posting on the university's career development portal brought him back in a full-time capacity. "It's a nice place to work. I knew Jane Harms from my previous time here, and I liked working with her."

Kyler is currently working on his master of business administration through USF's online program, continuing a trajectory that began to take shape several years ago. "I took a high school class in accounting, and my teacher encouraged me to check it out as a career path," he said. "I like working with numbers."

"We were more than happy to welcome Kyler back to Paulsen," said Jane Harms, Chief Financial Officer at Paulsen. "He's smart and works hard, and his accounting background will help us continue going above and beyond for our clients."

His role will look a bit different this time around, as his primary focus is now on supporting the media team with billing and other accounting needs for paid media placements. "I'm looking forward to learning more about my role and how it fits into the bigger picture," he said.

Kyler enjoys outdoor activities, including disc golf, as well as playing board games. Having grown up around agriculture in Sheldon, Iowa, and has memories of working on his grandparents' operation taking care of hogs and chickens with his uncles. "I really don't miss the chickens," he said with a smile.

He moved to Sioux Falls to attend USF, where he appreciated the community emphasis and meaningful relationships he developed during his time on campus. "The people I met at USF made a big impact on me," he said. "There was a real strong sense of community."