Accountant

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Evanston, IL *****

Home: 847-***-****

Cell: 224-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Rogelio Rudas

Objective

CPA-Eligible, experienced Accountant seeking a challenging position in the Accounting or Financial field.

Experience

February 2011-August 2019 Synergy Law Group Chicago, IL

Accounting Manager

Synergy Law Group is a boutique law firm specializing in corporate transactions

Managed Accounting functions in a three person department

Supervised client billing and provided customer service to clients

Created internal reports to managing partners

Oversaw firm’s Accounts Payable process, streamlined approval process

Provided reports and information for collections process

Analyzed partner and associate time entries

Initiated database changes to QuickBooks and Timeslips

Assisted on projects as needed

November 2009 – July 2010 Walgreens Deerfield, IL

Senior Collections Analyst

Walgreens is a Fortune 500 retail company with over 60 billion in revenue annually.

Worked in the Pharmacy Receivables Department

Contacted state’s MEDICAID offices to discuss account discrepancies

Analyzed transactions and determined necessary adjustments

Entered transaction data received from the state MEDICAID offices which helped reduce the backload in the department

March 2005 – April 2009 LeasePlan USA Rolling Meadows, IL

Staff Accountant

Lease Plan USA is part of a global corporate auto leasing corporation with over 5 billion in revenue annually.

Worked in the Finance Department

Processed A/P & A/R, created Journal Entries, performed Account Reconciliations, prepared Financial Statements

Involved in month-end and year end close which helped keep accounts up to date

Set up database that tracked fuel prices by month which assisted budgeting and negotiations with outside vendors

Assisted with the IT Department in creating new, efficient internal reports which reduced monthly reconciliation time by 20%

Involved in the project to eliminate the “rebill” process which existed for 7 years, helped reduce monthly functions by 15%

Involved in the project to implement “closed-end” leasing to be consistent with worldwide operations

Analyzed payroll and depreciation

July 2003 – October 2003 Illinois Tool Works Glenview, IL

Tax Intern

Illinois Tool Works is a Fortune 500 manufacturing company with over 15 billion in revenue annually.

Worked in the Tax Department

Created reports for the Federal Tax Audit Manager

Prepared reports for the Federal Tax Division

Assisted in filing information in the Tax Department

December 2002 – February 2003 Northern Trust Chicago, IL

Tax Intern

Northern Trust is a global financial services corporation specializing in investments for corporations, institutions and individuals.

Worked in the Wealth Management Tax Department

Entered data for interest carry-forwards and tax code changes

Changed recognition dates on transactions that required updating

Prepared tax packages for delivery to clients

Education

2002–2004 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

M.S., Accounting

GPA 4.3/5.0

Minor in Finance

2000–2002 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

B.S., Accounting

UIC Dean’s list, 2 semesters

Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member of the Golden Key Honor Society

GPA 4.3/5.0, Business Core 4.75/5.0

Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, JD Edwards, Checkfree, AS 400, Timeslips, Passport, IMS, PARS, WebSDL

Ability to work in team environment and with other departments in the organization

Quick and willing learner

Advanced computer skills

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