Levell D. Atkins, M.B.A

Address: *** *. ******* **** ***., Chicago IL, 60624

Mobile Phone: 773-***-****, 312-***-****

Email: advd27@r.postjobfree.com, Linked In:linkedin.com/in/levelldatkins/

Professional Experience

Cresco Labs, Inc Chicago, IL

Accounts Payable Coordinator (Current Project Assignment) December 2022-Present

Processing over 100 invoices daily for vendors/suppliers. Enter G/L coding data for U.S.A. regions.

Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. (Project Assignment) Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant (Completed Project Assignment) September 2022

Reconciled 3 separate financial accounts matching monthly statements with invoices.

SGA Youth & Family Services Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant (Completed Project Assignment) August 2022

Created Accounts Receivables invoices. Processed Accounts Payables invoices for vendors/suppliers.

Staff Accountant (Completed Project Assignment) August 2022

Optio Rx, LLC Oakbrook, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist (Completed Contract Assignment) June 2022-July 2022

Processed invoices for 15 different pharmaceutical U.S. locations. Processed payroll for employees.

Crash Champions Collision Repair Team Westmont, IL

Accountant/Check Cutter/Accounts Payable December 2021-April 2022

Processed 90 check requests daily from vendors using Sage Intacct Accounting Software.

Processed payroll check requests for employees from managers. Communicated using MS Teams.

Verified customers, vendors and auto shops information using CCC One software.

Connor Manufacturing Services Oak Brook Terrace, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract Assignment) August 2021 – December 2021

Processed 75 invoices daily. Analyzed, reconciled Received Not Yet Invoiced reports.

Set up accounts for approved new vendors in Epicor ERP; maintained vendor files.

Reviewed all invoices from Outside Processing, and matched to packing slips for processing, consulting with Production Control on discrepancies.

Entered and coded all approved PO invoices, non-PO invoices, and Expense Reports in a timely, and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.

Corresponded with vendors via phone calls and emails. A/P inquiries, disputes, and resolved invoice discrepancies daily. Performed other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Analyzed A/P Aging report and reconciled to General Ledger at month-end.

Completed the weekly and month-end A/P accounting cycles independently and timely.

Maintained A/P records in compliance with Company record retention policy.

University of Illinois at Chicago-College of Architecture, Design & Arts Administration Chicago, IL

Accountant Technician II January 2020 - May 2021

Ran monthly financial reports. Updated, transferred, disposed of physical inventory. Reconciled accounts.

Created, ran & tracked financial reports using Office of Business & Financial Services.

Track transactions for department using Banner, TEM, MY-UI-Financials, EDDIE.

Tracked & verified physical inventory and equipment using FabWeb/Biennial Inventory systems.

University of Illinois at Chicago-University Payroll & Benefits Chicago, IL

Business Administrative Associate/Training & Performance Administrator October 2018 – October 2019

Reviewed, updated, & developed training material. Processed Payroll. Updated company website content.

Assisted in designing solutions related performance issues including internal & external training programs.

Assisted with University Payroll/ Benefits training to identify opportunities for performance improvement.

University of Illinois at Chicago – Psychology Department Chicago, IL

Accountant Technician II February 2018 – October 2018

Processed payments in entire department using Oracle/Banner Accounting Software. State/Grant Accounts.

Processed payments with Purchase Orders & Credit cards. Reconciled accounts weekly and monthly. TEM.

Processed reimbursements such as travel, laboratory supplies & equipment. Created expense Reports.

Created contracts for new vendors using Banner & iBuy.

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant (Contract) July 2017 – September 2017

Reconciled 30 bank accounts monthly. Created spreadsheets for tax payment purposes. Monthly closing.

Chicago Public Schools/ PSAV Presentation Services Chicago/Schiller Park, IL

Consultant: Payroll Analyst Specialist/ Accounts Payable Specialist April 2017 – July 2017

Processed Payroll for CPS employees. Kronos Workforce Timekeeper. Google Drive. Microsoft Excel.

Processed 500-600 invoices payments weekly: 3-way matched processe using Oracle Accounting Software.

Wyzant Inc.; CCC Information Systems; Dyson Co., TEN35 LLC., Chicago/Aurora, IL

Consultant: Quality & Assurance, Accounting Consultant November 2016-April 2017

Reconciled Bank accounts using Advantage software. 3-Way Matching Accounts Payable.

Processed Accounts Payable and Receivable using QuickBooks Accounting Software.

Corrected customers’ errors in system & Processed refunds using One View & World Pay Software.

Processed payments for vendors using Oracle Accounting Software. 3-Way Matched payments.

Processed employees’ payments daily and created checks using MS Excel.

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute Des Plaines, IL

Staff Accountant/Ledger Keeper (Contract) April 2016 – October 2016

Reconciled bank accounts (9) monthly; Reconciled/Processed payroll accounts daily, bi-weekly & monthly.

Used QuickBooks to journalize entries, process payments, and import bank information.

Performed monthly end closing. Assisted in processing AP invoices.

Utilized MS Excel and V-lookups functions to organize and manipulate account data.

Worked directly under Controller. Assisted with creating financial statements and reports.

Northeastern Illinois University-Controller’s Office Chicago, IL

Account Technician II March 2012 – April 2016

Full-cycle Accounts Payable. Processed (+250) invoice payments weekly using Oracle Software.

Communicated with vendors daily. Created Accounts Payable vouchers.

Assisted with preparing adjusting and closing journal entries.

Assisted with training & supervising student workers. Closed accounts at end of fiscal year.

Worked with external auditors at the end of Fiscal year with closing accounts and purchase orders.

Chicago Bancorp Realty, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Chicago Meat Authority Chicago, IL

Consultant: Jr. Accountant, Loan Processor, Accounting Specialist May 2011 – December 2011

Prepared journal entries using MAS 90 Accounting Software.

Verified vendor invoices with monthly statements. Updated customers’ data using Encompass Software.

Processed loan application fees. Audited loans to verify that data was completed and accurate.

Submitted loans to underwriter for approval. Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Mortgage Loans

Contacted borrowers to schedule appointments to close loans.

3-Way Processed AP checks & Created AR invoices daily using Oracle Software. Entered/Tracked Freight.

Ran aging accounts receivable reports daily. Contacted vendors and supplies for payments daily.

Northeastern Illinois University-Controllers’ Office Chicago, IL

Office Clerk November 2008 – August 2010

Organized company’s accounts payables vouchers, direct payment, and travel vouchers.

Organized and filed employees’ and vendors’ purchase orders, and receipts to be scanned.

Education Experience

Concordia University Chicago March 2017–August 2019

Earned Master of Business Administration Degree on August 22, 2019. Created Graduate M.B.A. Portfolio.

Northeastern Illinois University August 2008 – August 2011

Earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting on 08/17/2011. Campus Ambassador in the Accounting Club.

Software:

Business Software: Oracle, QuickBooks, MAS 90, OBFS: Banner 10, iBuy, TEM, Advantage, and Aderant Software. Microsoft Office: Excel: Data Collection :( V-lookups, Pivot Tables), Word, Access, Outlook, Power Point. Payroll: Kronos, Advantage, Google Drive. Tax Software: Turbo Tax, Tax Slayer, Drake.

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