Rachel R. Oracki
Byron, IL 61010
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OBJECTIVE
. To utilize my educational background as well as my personal and
professional experiences as a foundation to establish a
successful career
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
August 2008
. Master of Accounting Science
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
May 2007
. Bachelor of Science in Accounting
. 3.48 Cumulative GPA
Study Abroad Program at Consortium Institute of Management and Business
Analysis
Paderno del Grappa, Italy
June 2006
EXPERIENCE
RSM McGladrey Rockford, IL
September 3, 2008 - Present
Tax Associate
. Prepare tax returns for trusts, individuals and various types of
partnerships and corporations
. Research current issues in tax legislation
. Write tax memos and correspondence
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois
August 2007-May 2008
Graduate Teaching Assistant
. Prepare weekly quizzes for students
. Grade quizzes, homework and projects and manage students' grades
. Help students to better understand the basic accounting process
McGladrey & Pullen Rockford, IL June 2007-
August 2007
Audit Intern
. Audited various accounts including, cash, prepaid expenses, fixed
assets, payroll and others
. Spoke directly with clients to gain a better understanding of
their business and financial statements
. Prepared workpapers for several different audits using Excel and
other accounting software
University of Kansas School of Law Lawrence, KS
November 2005-April 2007
Student Assistant
. Send information to prospective students
. Assist Director with creating Excel projects and building Access
queries
Kohl's Department Store Lawrence, KS
September 2004-November 2005
Sales Associate
. Work with customers on sales floor and registers
. Replenish and organize sales floor
Byron Chamber of Commerce Byron, Illinois August
2002-July 2004
Administrative Assistant
. Create press releases
. Project and event planning
. Attend Chamber events to improve current relations and develop
new membership
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
. ByronFest Steering Committee
. Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
. Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity- Gold Status Member 2006
. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
. National Society of Collegiate Scholars
. Ed Kangas/Deloitte Accounting Study Abroad Scholarship
REFERENCES: Provided upon request