SUMMARY

Skilled accounting and financial analyst with in depth knowledge of Quick-Books, SAP, Lawson, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and SQL). High performing contributor to organizations/teams with challenging work and stimulating environment and in which there are opportunities use business experience and to enhance my accounting knowledge through practical projects.

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience working in Accounting/Finance capacities

Highly skilled in conducting detailed Accounting/Financial Analysis

In depth knowledge of managing Accounting/Financial activities in order to provide consistent and accurate reporting

Experience in Accounting/Financial Management

In-depth knowledge of Accounting and Financial management systems (Quick-Books, SAP, Lawson, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and SQL)

Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Receivable

Knowledge of GAAP and other accounting principles

Relevant accounting coursework in Financial, Managerial and Tax Accounting

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (August 2015; CPA Eligible May 2016)

DePaul University – Chicago, IL

WORK EXPERIENCE

LaSalle Network – Chicago, IL

Junior Accountant February 2016 – April 2016

Recorded vendor payments and office expenses in QuickBooks in order to code appropriate accounts

Recorded customer payments and prepared daily banking activity

Processed expense report for the internal employees by posting journal entries into QuickBooks

Balanced out semi-monthly payroll and submitted journal entries effectively and efficiently

Worked with Supervisor to review figures and provide information as requested

Stericycle – Lake Forest, IL

IWSS IRIS / Accounts Payable August 2015 –December 2015

Processed vendor invoices as well as employee reimbursements.

Reviewed A/P expenditures for appropriate documentation & approval

Responsible for troubleshooting customer discrepancies and vendor management

Researched inquiries/discrepancies, reconciled vendor statements

Obtained approvals, assisted with stop payments & voids

Byline Bank – Chicago, IL

Teller Representative January 2015 – August 2015

Assisted bank customers in daily transactions, including cash handing, deposits, and account upkeep

Continually improve customer service metrics by making changes related to customer feedback

Worked with branch manager to improve job and bank knowledge at management level

Handled currency exchange transactions, keeping current on international monetary values and exchange rates

Mercy Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL

Accounting/Financial Analyst Intern June 2014 – December 2014

Prepared monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances' summarizing data, information, and trends.

Updated job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices

Participated in educational opportunities; reading professional publications

Maintained personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Prepared special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.

Accomplished finance and organization mission by completing results as needed.

Sears Holding Corporation – Niles, IL

Sales Specialist July 2013 – May 2014

Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services.

Received “Best of Blue” recognition for performance, customer satisfaction, and professionalism by management.

Increased shop your way rewards membership by 20%.

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