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St. Charles, Il, Us

 Freight Analysis Project SOC 1 & SOC 2 Reviews Business Enterprise R&D Census  Assisted Corporate Controller in special projects

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Us

 Daily management, control, transfers/wires, protection and analysis of Cash as well as prepared Cash Availability and Cash Flow Projection Report for Senior VP  Performed daily Cash Safeguarding and Fraud prevention/protection to ensure proper authorization of ACH/Check/Withdrawals from bank accounts as well as filed Fraud Claims with Bank for any unauthorized transactions Authorized and approved ACH payments, Wires, and Signed Checks in Senior VP’s absence Responsible for multiple branch locations month end analysis, close, and financial statements Accounted for specialty Broker Loans and MFG One Time Close Home Loan fundings and draws Margin Call and Pair Off funding, accounting and reporting to Senior VP and CEO Maintained the chart of accounts as well as reconciled and analyzed general ledger accounts, bank accounts, loans, and intercompany transactions Maintained various schedules to support balance sheet and income statement balances along with processed accruals and adjusting journal entries Supervised team members in processing, funding, and posting transactions in addition to reconciling accounts and preparing branch financials to ensure accuracy Assisted with due diligence requests, financial analysis, and budgeting Streamlined, implemented, and documented operational procedures as well as created stronger accounting and internal controls Provided Advantage Systems AMB accounting software Administrative support, that included troubleshooting system issues as well as developed, tested and trained personnel on new system processes to ensure data integrity and efficiency Implemented, configured, trained and administrated Concur Expense Reimbursement System Assisted the Senior VP-Accounting & Finance in special projects as necessary Approved Concur Expense Reports in Senior VP’s absence

 Responsible for month end close, prepared and analyzed multiple companies monthly financial statements and annual consolidated financial statements Maintained the chart of accounts and fixed assets as well as reconciled and analyzed general ledger accounts, bank accounts, loans, and intercompany transactions Maintained various schedules to support balance sheet and income statement balances along with processed accruals and adjusting journal entries Supervised staff in processing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions in addition to reviewed entries and work papers to ensure accuracy Prepared and filed monthly and quarterly sales tax and GST filings as well as other annual governmental compliance filings Performed physical inventory observations and variance analysis Prepared annual external audit and tax schedules as well as coordinated and managed audit activities for annual, bank, and investor audits or inquiries Assisted with due diligence requests, financial analysis, and budgeting Streamlined, implemented, and documented operational procedures as well as created stronger accounting and internal controls Provided technical accounting systems support, troubleshooted system issues in addition to developed, tested and trained personnel on new system processes to ensure data integrity and efficiency Liaison with audit and tax professionals and system consultants

Lebanon, Ohio, Us

Processed approximately 300 invoices, deposits and credit card transactions daily. Performed AR collection duties and reconciled customer accounts. Processed credit memos and/or adjustments to customer accounts as needed. Processed purchase order receipts and inventory adjustments as needed. Worked with other staff members to implement new and efficient processes to reduce errors and provide better customer service.

Alliance technology Group, LLC(d/b/a ATG- Allied Technology Group - Accounting Services Department subsequently purchased by The Accounting League, LLC above.) Assisted controllers and upper management at distribution, manufacturing and service companies with ad hoc projects such as financial statement design, preparation and analysis as well as corrected and improved ERP system integrations and processes, analyzed gross profit and other account variances, reconciled out of balance situations within the general ledger, generated general journal entries, AR, and AP transactions, and performed other general accounting functions. Managed and implemented ERP and financial report systems as well as provided training and technical support to end users. Reduced month end close from 90 days to 30 days by simplifying monthly financial statement process resulting in accurate and timely information to management. Increased gross profit by 1% by training employees to properly record sales returns. Supervised client staff. Identified and documented business requirements, company controls, process flows, reports and information needed to design and implement applicable software as well as provided recommendations to management to streamline processes and to create stronger internal controls. Generated average client billings approximately two times individual annual salary. Generated 85% of individual client billings in addition to generating software sales and additional client billings for other staff members. Self trained on various ERP, financial and report writer software. Liaison between Accounting and IT departments.

 Project Manager, Supervisor and Implementer of ERP software as well as trained end users, documented procedures and provided on-going technical support and accounting expertise to clients. Provided controllership services to clients to include financial statement preparation and analysis as well as general accounting functions such as account reconciliations, general journal entries and accounts receivable and payable and payroll processing. Identified and documented business requirements, company controls, process flows, reports and information needed to design and implement applicable software as well as provided recommendations to re-engineer processes and internal controls.

Warrenville, Illinois, Us

 Supervised audit and review engagements as well as performed work paper reviews. Performed various audit, review and compilation services for manufacturing, construction, service and non-profit organizations. Implemented and trained fellow staff on audit software and work paper techniques. Drafted reports, prepared financial statements and analyzed operations. Reviewed internal controls and procedures and provided recommendations to management.

 Performed basic functions on audit, review and compilation engagements for manufacturing, construction and non-profit organizations and prepared individual and corporate tax returns. Supervised staff accountants.

 Performed basic functions on small business and compliance audit engagements. Prepared individual and corporate income tax returns as well as sales and payroll tax returns. Performed compilation services. Received exposure to various accounting software.

Registerd Cpa

Cpa, Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts, Accounting

Associates Of Arts, Accounting And Business Administration