Accounts Payable A Full-Time

Levell D. Atkins, M.B.A

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

Mobile Phone: (773-***-****, 708-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***, Linked In: linkedin.com/in/levelldatkins/

Professional Expériences

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services January 20025-April 2025

Experienced Professional Tax Preparer II Arlington Heights/Des Plaines, IL

Prepare hourly Federal & State income tax returns using Profiler Software. Set up taxpayers in system

Submit returns to IRS. Process customer’s payments. Advise clients tax strategies. Process documents.

Contact clients regarding services, promotions, return status. Contact 10 lapsed & prior clients p/h daily.

Illinois Finance Authority/ Illinois Climate Bank Chicago, IL Accounting Lead February 2025

Processed & revenue bonds & loans using Great Plains Software. Create MS Excel spreadsheets

Prepared & audited invoices, documents, ledgers for contracts, reconcile accounts. Tax filings.

Met & present to Board of Directors regarding financial status of organization, and bonds.

A Knock At Midnight: Hope, Love, Faith Chicago, IL

Accountant/Bookkeeper November 2024-January 2025

Process Journal Entries/, Create invoices using QuickBooks Desktop/NetSuite Softwares. Budgeting.

Pay Invoices, reconcile bank/credit card accounts using Paycom Software. MS Excel Spreadsheets.

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd. Accounting, Tax, Advisory Firm (ORBA) Chicago, IL

Accounting Services Associate October 2023-May 2024

Entered financial bookkeeping data. Reconciled Bank and credit accounts using QuickBooks (QB).

Created over 4,000 1099-NECs, 1099-MISCs forms from 01/02/2024-04/15/2024. Payroll Processing

Quarterly Payroll Tax returns for doctors as clients to the firm. Real. Estate Property accounting.

Referenced Year-End/Quarterly workpapers into Go-File-Room/Advance flow Softarwares. Budgeting.

Clients include, Non-Profit entities, Accrued Payroll, Health Insurances accounts for employees.

Quickbooks Certified since 12/2023. Used Quickboooks 2023 Desktop & Inuit Online Software versions.

Cozzini Bros. Inc. Des Plaines, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist (Completed Contract Assignment) May 2023-June2023

Contacted vendors/suppliers for W-9s and invoices. Setup vendors into NetSuite and Bill.com software.

Audited invoices to verify vendor data accuracy, terms, and amount. Process 125 invoice payments daily.

Entered Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow journal entry accounts daily using Sage Inacct.

Responded to requests from Controller, CEO, and CFO for checks, ACH, & submitted payment approvals.

Byron & Scottch Real Estate Co. /The 500 Group LLC Chicago, IL

Bookkeeper/Property Accountant (Completed Seasonal Project) February 2023-Otober 2023

Created rental invoices. Entered tenant’s information. Processed rental & tax payments using QuickBooks.

Coordinated accounting and financial data. Reconciled 3 bank accounts. Created MS Excel Spreadsheets.

Performed invoice and billing processes accurately and efficiently. Conducted account research & analysis.

Cresco Labs, Inc. Chicago, IL

Accounts Payable Coordinator (Completed Contract Assignment) 2022-2023

Processed over 115 vendors/supplier invoices daily. Entered General Ledger coding data in U.S.A. regions.

Communicated with management for approvals. Use SharePoint to verify shipments in U.S.A dispensaries.

SGA Youth & Family Services Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant (Completed Contract Assignment) 2022

Processed payroll payments for employees of Chicago Public Schools summer programs.

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

Optio Rx, LLC Oakbrook, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist (Completed Contract Project) 2022

Processed 75 vendor invoices daily for 15 different subsidiary pharmaceutical U.S. locations.

Communicated daily with India team on projects. Responded to CFO, AP email inbox requests.

Processed payroll for delivery employees transporting pharmaceuticals to pharmacies. General Ledger.

Crash Champions Collision Repair Team Westmont, IL

Accountant/Check Cutter/Accounts Payable (Completed Contract) 2021- 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 SAP: NetSuite & CCC One software.

Connor Manufacturing Services Oak Brook Terrace, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist (Completed Contract Assignment) 2021

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

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

Communicated daily with teams in Mexico and China offices and plants on special projects.

Reviewed all invoices from Outside Processing, and matched to packing slips for processing,

Consulted with Production Control on discrepancies. Processed income statement accounts.

Entered /coded all approved PO invoices, non-PO invoices, and Expense Reports efficiently, accurately.

Resolved invoice discrepancies. Performed ad hoc duties as assigned. Adhered to departmental procedures.

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 & Art Administration Chicago, IL

Accountant Technician II 2020 -2021

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

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

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

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

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

Business Administrative Associate/Training & Performance 2018 – 2019

Trained mangers & employees on time reporting using Oracle: Banner. Designed performance solutions.

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

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

University of Illinois at Chicago–Psychology Department Chicago, IL

Accountant Technician II 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. Researched internet for unique products

Saul Ewing, LLP Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant (Completed Contract Assignment) 2017

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

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

Payroll Analyst Specialist/ Accounts Payable Specialist 2017

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

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

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

Consultant: Quality & Assurance, Accounting Specialist 2016-2017

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. Budgeting.

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute Des Plaines, IL

Staff Accountant/Ledger Keeper (Completed Contract Assignment) 2016

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

Performed month end closing. Processed AP invoices. Reconciled bank/credit cards accounts (9) monthly.

Processed payroll for 125 employees bi-weekly & monthly. Reconciled payroll. Deductions & Taxes.

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

Utilized MS Excel to create Pivot Tables & V-lookups functions to organize and manipulate account data.

Northeastern Illinois University-Controller’s Office Chicago, IL

Account Technician II 2012 – 2016

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

Process State & Grant accounts. Communicated with vendors daily. Created Accounts Payable vouchers.

Processed journal entries. Closed accounts at end of fiscal year. Trained & supervised student workers.

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

Education Experience

Concordia University Chicago River Forest, IL 2017–2019

Received Masters of Business & Administration Degree on August 22, 2019. Created Graduate M.B.A. Portfolios.

Becker Professional Education Chicago, IL 2012

Certified Public Accountant training courses. All 4 section: Financial, Auditing, Business, & Regulations.

Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL 2008 – 2011

Received Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting on 08/17/2011. Campus Ambassador in the Accounting Club.

Software:

Software: SAP, ERP, Concur, NetSuite, Oracle 12.2, Intuit QuickBooks (Desktop/Online), Sage Intacct, OBFS: Banner 10, iBuy, TEM, Advantage, Aderant. MAS 90,

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. ADP.

Skills: Customer Services, Budgeting, Revenue, Multi-Tasking, Prioritizing, Detail-Oriented, AP, AR, Payroll, Reconciliation, Financial Report, Cash Reporting, Closing, Taxes, GAAP, SOX, FASB, SEC.

Community Volunteer Experience:

Chicago Board of Election Chicago, IL

Election Coordinator/Election Judge 2014-2024

Served as election coordinator and judge in 23rd precinct inside to the 27th ward during elections.

Looked up voters in system. Demonstrated proper procedures for voting correctly for voters.

Set up, used, maintained, and dismantled voting equipment. Communicated with precinct captain.

Physically count all individual votes to verify accurate count at the end of shift. Submit paperwork.

Delivery food to community residents during holiday seasons.

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