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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Support the preparation of GAAP financial statements and contribute to the timely completion and analysis of financial results and accounting transactions, participate in an efficient close process, and understand the.
• Coordinate and participate in the monthly close process for the Operations Accounting Team.
• Assist in daily accounting activities and month-end closing procedures
• Analyze financial reports and records, making recommendations or seeking solutions for accounting problems before presenting issues to senior/manager.
• Analyze a moderate scope of situations or data review of a variety of factors.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues exercising judgment within defined accounting procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Greater Chicago Area

• Senior Accountant, January 2018 - April 2019Staff Accountant, April 2016 - December 2017Accounting Intern, December 2015 - March 2016
• Performed audits of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) projects regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Illinois Housing and Development Authority (IHDA), and third-party.
• Drafted client financial statements and supplemental reports following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) - Yellow Book
• Supervised preliminary work for 30 audits, managed the completion of 15 audits, and personally completed 10 audits (revenues of over $300,000)
• Provided supervision to interns and lower-level staff to ensure assigned work was completed in timely manner and reviewed audit file prior to manager’s review
• Proactively managed communications among clients, syndicators, and the firm to ensure expectations of all parties were met in timely manner

425 N. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141

• Used E3 data management software to enter and review applicant and property data
• Analyzed borrower income, assets, liabilities, and expenses to determine eligibility and calculate borrowing potential
• Collected and ordered documents to verify customer data and ensure files met eligibility and compliance standards
• Developed Excel spreadsheets to better manage data and reduce processing time

Centralia, Missouri

• Worked daily in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to research and plan community, business, and financial development initiatives
• Developed community profile and business proposal for attracting companies to central Missouri. Contacted and received responses from several leads
• Worked with local organizations, governments, and community leaders
• Presented findings and strategies for possible future initiatives at monthly board meetings

Columbia, MO

• Used email to distribute surveys and correspond with over 1000 research participants
• Used Excel and SAS to manage and analyze survey data

Ste. Genevieve, MO

• Brand representative at promotional events
• Worked with distributors and made cold calls to develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Conducted market research for expansion into Columbia, Missouri

Master Of Science (M.S.), Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And International Studies

Graduated May, 2014 cum laude (3.75 GPA)