Accounting Professional Experience

ANASTASIA ELKINA

**** *. ******* ***., **** *N Chicago, IL 60657 847-***-**** ************@*****.***

Willing to Travel and/or Relocate

Financial Accountant/Assistant Controller

Detail-focused and collaborative Accounting Professional with nearly 15 years of experience developing accurate financial reports, conducting A/P and A/R and reconciling bank accounts for large organizations with multiple locations. A communicative leader with a team-focused attitude and a desire to leverage cross-departmental collaboration skills to solve problems and promote excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis/Statements

Treasury Management

A/P, A/R, & General Ledger

Bank Reconciliations

Credit Card Reconciliations

Team Leadership

HUD Financing

Crisis Resolution

Professional Experience

SFAS Inc., Chicago, IL 2014 - Present

OWNER

Develop and grow professional finance and accounting services, including obtaining new accounts, managing existing accounts, and providing services in a freelance capacity.

Key Accomplishments:

Support small businesses, Global Parking and Innovating Parking Solutions LLC, working 10 hours/month to oversee & reconcile all incoming monthly payments, process full cycle A/P & A/R, and perform office management/general ledger tasks.

Maintained compliance by issuing and processing 1099’s and completed payroll financials/checks to 40+ employees across the organization while producing accurate profit and loss statements.

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries; document financial transactions and complete reports; resolve discrepancies; and prepare tax returns and 1099’s for Jacob Trepelkin, CPA.

Lyon Financial Services, Lincolnwood, IL 2014 - 2015

CONTROLLER

Catalyzed smooth financial operations for large healthcare company with more than nine 90+ bed skilled nursing facilities across 6 states. Oversaw 40+ bank accounts for nine nursing homes and the corporate office, preventing overdrafts and providing accurate bank reconciliations daily. Ensured on-time payments for key vendors, payment plans, settlements, and legal settlements. Oversaw payroll of $2M/month and managed expenses of $500K/facility. Developed daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow statements and ensured adequate cash flow by prioritizing expenses and negotiating with vendors. Detailed monthly reconciliation of 10+ credit cards, reviewed and issued checks for 5+ traveling employees T&E Reports.

Key Accomplishments:

Supported growth from 4 to 12 nursing homes by assisting with the financial aspect of all acquisitions, including developing financial statements, paying all bills, setting up all vendors as well as all utility vendors for the new locations and completing all check runs while learning each new states rules.

Accommodated expansion by building and developing a new team, including interviewing and selecting the A/R and A/P team, as well as interviewing, hiring, and firing A/P and A/R employees.

Bridged a 4-month gap without Accounts Payable staff by managing A/P and Controller duties while simultaneously ensuring accurate and effective operations during 6 months without a CFO.

Developed solid trusted relationships promptly by executing excellent communication skills combined with a dependable reputation with major financial institutions and vendors for much needed support.

Trained accountant with no background in record time to ensure no downtime or loss.

ANASTASIA ELKINA

3359 N. Clifton Ave., Unit 1N Chicago, IL 60657 847-***-**** ************@*****.***

Willing to Travel and/or Relocate

Professional Experience, Continued

TM Healthcare, Villa Park, IL 2013 - 2014

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Promoted a positive financial situation and accuracy by managing month-end journal entries, cash flows, and reporting for 10 nursing homes with an average of 120 beds each. Collaborated with vendors, unions, and other partners to negotiate payment terms. Oversaw check runs, purchasing, coding, and cash flow and ensured that all payments were made on time. Processed all manual payroll checks and reconciled over 40+ accounts.

Key Accomplishments:

Learned to manage Accounts Payable after sudden vacancy in A/P department and became the only A/P processor for all 10 facilities.

Promoted to serve as interim CFO for 6 months during CFO absence.

Symphony Financial Services (The Kensington Group), Morton Grove, IL 2001 - 2013

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (2002 - 2013) & A/R SPECIALIST (2001 - 2002)

Positioned 6 nursing homes to meet financial and organizational goals by analyzing costs/revenues and forecasting future financial trends. Issued monthly financial statements and ensured accuracy while producing consolidated financial statements for all 15 nursing home facilities. Managed and processed accounting transactions and ledgers, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, purchase orders, accounts payable, fixed asset, payroll, and employee benefits administration. Employed Excel and accounting software (HDSI and Creative Solutions) to complete debits, credits, and total accounts. Confirmed accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing journal entries and keeping schedules for P & L’s covering all accounts making sure everything balances at the end of every month. Conducted monthly meetings with the staff at the nursing facilities and the AR facilities Managers on a monthly basis to go over the financials vs. budgets as well as reviewing and together inspecting all outstanding accounts ensuring nothing goes unnoticed or overlooked. This I did for all 15 skilled nursing facilities that we operated. Issued financial statements, 20+ bank reconciliation and reviewed all purchases for 10 additional buildings that were being leased out by Kensington Group.

Key Accomplishments:

Secured over $1M in uncollectable cash from closed facility by collaborating effectively with A/R team.

Reconciled $30M in monthly statements and performed quarterly/yearly bank reconciliations.

Prevented errors and loss by investigating and fixing discrepancies in monthly bank accounts, assessing A/P ledger, resolving balancing issues, and performing detailed and complex bank reconciliations including complex yearly payroll reconciliation for all 15 nursing homes for balancing purposes.

Facilitated successful audits by collaborating closely with auditors during preliminary/year-end audits.

Reduced closing time significantly by implementing new consolidation procedures and by keeping clean, organized records.

Education Background

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERCITY Chicago, IL Present

Associate Degree in Accounting and Arts

HARPER COLLEGE Palatine, IL 2010

Certifications

Accounting Associates Certificate

Accounting Clerk Certificate

Accounting Payroll, State & Local Tax Certificate

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