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Process a 5 day month-end close ensuring financial data reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.Reconcile balance sheet accounts with an emphasis on the net asset accounts. Assist in preparation of annual budget, footnotes, and audit schedules for multiple entities.Administer federal and state grants while maintaining a schedule of expenditures of federal awards.Reconcile and review monthly gift contributions and present balances to management of various departments within the organization.Consistently perform ad hoc analysis.Financial Systems used: PeopleSoft, Lawson, Hyperion.

Glenview, Il

Schaumburg Il

Assigned to full cycle accounting of 4 business units with combined annual revenue of over $50 Mill to include, but not limited to: revenue analysis, 4 day month-end close, preparation/review of financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations. Increased job responsibilities by obtaining 2 additional business units resulting in approximately 150K in payroll cost savings to the company.* Received two recognition awards in 2014 for going above and beyond the normal duties.* Enhanced accuracy of financial statements by analyzing variances between forecast, budget, and actuals. Evaluated financial trends and provided detailed explanations on a monthly basis.* Improved cash and inventory controls; performed an assessment of internal controls with Sarbanes-Oxley group.* Significantly reduced the stale dated liability account from $685K to $200K; led a team of 15 and followed through with the monthly research and compilation of checks.* Reduced the cycle time to reconcile account from 3 days to a half day. Initiated and streamlined the reconciliation process of a NY school grant account by automating manual procedures.

* Supervised the cash reporting department and managed daily cash allocations.* Researched, updated and maintained inventory records. Prepared and presented timely, accurate and targeted inventory reports to assist senior executives.* Assisted CFO with monthly financial reporting. Posted monthly journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts. Researched and resolved discrepancies and ensured valid documentation of all entries.* Promoted after six months to handle increased levels of responsibility

* Prepared tax returns for corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts, and high income individuals.* Calculated quarterly payroll taxes for clients. * Prepared financial statements for small businesses and updated client investment portfolios.* Conducted tax research, developed meeting material and delivered presentation to firm’s partners.* Commended for outstanding content and delivery of complex tax information

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

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