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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Delivers an exceptional customer experience for a defined portfolio of high risk borrowing accounts by supporting the management and administration of the accounts.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• Consolidate, analyze, and report on the financial performance within BMO to support the month-, quarter-, and year-end closing process, including financial reporting and financial governance
• Prepare and present accounts receivable discrepancies to Global Investment Banking managers and directors. By cross-comparing S4 Hana ledgers and asset-based lending statements, discrepancies are demonstrated through.
• Conduct independent reviews (attestations) of out of balance accounts in All Balance Sheet, receivable, suspense, and Off-Balance Sheet accounts in GL "Q" IBUK and IAS Company 10 blotter 50
• Prepare and present back up documentation for out of balance accounts to managers and directors within Global Investment Banking
• Reconcile the outstanding principal balances on the Federal Examination Worksheet (FEW). The FEW is reporting the total outstanding loan principal balances by deal, in loan IQ, for various legal entities: Amcore, BHIC.
• Support Global Trade Imports, Exports, Collections and Standby Letters of Credit by reviewing daily reconciliations, identifying outstanding unreconciled items, downloading statements, preparing journal entries.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• General ledger reconciliation and audit
• Collaborated with the Accounting Analytics team and other departments across BMO to develop, implement and manage process improvements
• Converted the backup documentation process for general ledger transaction requests from paper to electronic
• Supported the preparation of journal entries, monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements, including applicable tax payments and reconciliations, in accordance with accounting rules and standards
• Analyzed and identified trends that impact BMO Harris Bank
• Provided information and supported the process for internal and external audits

• Coordinated the activities of multiple stakeholders through communications, project plans, training materials, sales reports and meetings
• Assisted in strategic planning by gathering information and making recommendations
• Researched, synthesized information, identified key messages and developed plans
• Redesigned the outdated escalation process for outstanding unreconciled items
• Partnered with multiple lines of business to effectively communicate information and results to team leaders to improve performance and minimize loss
• Used strong communication skills including ability to listen, negotiate and resolve conflicts

Naperville, Illinois

• Analyzed team processes for Product Control Lending and deposits to improve customer experiences
• Used Excel to perform analysis, conduct research and present findings to team and other bank members
• Create documentation based from templates and other information
• Highly analytical and able to solve problems creatively and innovatively
• Fulfill Audit/Reconciliation activities
• Follow procedures and supervisory direction to resolve standard, straightforward inquiries and requests

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• Led, coordinated and instructed 30 new and 40 veteran lifeguards during preseason month-long training. Taught CPR, First Aid and lifeguarding
• Work with management staff to improve policies and procedures
• Prepare for 3,000+ competitors at annual Naperville Sprint triathlon

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Engineering Technology & Management For Agricultural Systems, Bs

Activities and Societies: Illinois Men's Club Soccer, Pi Kappa Alpha Previously known as Technical Systems Management. Engineering.

Minor, Business/Commerce, General

Minor, Agricultural Safety And Health

The Industrial and Agricultural Safety and Health Minor is an academic program that provides specialized knowledge and skills in workplace.

Study Abroad, Business

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer Captain