Tax Preparer

ALIYAH MARTINEZ

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn

Accounting Financial Aid Compliance & Reporting

EDUCATION?

Northeastern Illinois University Graduated: Dec 2025?

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Chicago, IL

EXPERIENCE

Verve College Nov 2025 ? Present

Financial Aid & Academic Class Coordinator Oakbrook, IL

Package and manage student financial aid awards in compliance with Title IV regulations, maintaining

audit-ready documentation and ensuring accuracy across federal and institutional requirements

Advise 50+ students weekly on FAFSA status, Pell Grant eligibility, and federal loan options, improving

clarity on funding decisions and repayment obligations

Review and verify financial aid applications and enrollment records, ensuring accurate eligibility

determination and reducing risk of compliance discrepancies

Process student loan requests and prepare refund documentation, maintaining high accuracy and strict

confidentiality of sensitive financial data

Monitor academic performance and maintain SAP-related documentation, supporting eligibility tracking

and coordinating corrective action plans to improve student retention

Northeastern Illinois University January 2026 - April 2026

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Chicago, IL

Prepared and reviewed individual tax returns with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations

and GAAP-aligned financial principles

Analyzed client financial data (W-2s, 1099s, deductions, credits) to optimize tax outcomes

and ensure proper reporting

Applied knowledge of tax laws to identify eligibility for credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit

(EITC) and Child Tax Credit

Strengthened data accuracy and reconciliation skills by verifying income, expenses, and supporting

documentation

Maintained strict confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards when handling sensitive financial

information

Communicated complex tax concepts clearly to clients, improving understanding of filings and financial

responsibilities

Semillas Del Futuro Chicago May 2025 ? Present?

Financial Strategist Intern Chicago, IL

Maintain and reconcile financial records for donations, grants, and scholarship disbursements, ensuring

accurate tracking of restricted funds and audit readiness

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and produce GAAP-aligned financial reports, strengthening data

integrity and supporting leadership decision-making

Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts, integrating sponsor commitments and fundraising

projections to improve resource allocation and planning accuracy

Strengthen internal controls by reviewing grant agreements and standardizing documentation processes,

improving compliance and supporting month-end close efficiency

EDUCATION?

Northeastern Illinois University Graduated: Dec 2025?

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Chicago, IL

ALIYAH MARTINEZ

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn

Accounting Financial Aid Compliance & Reporting

SKILLS?

Financial Aid Systems & Compliance: Title IV, FAFSA, Pell Grants, Loan Processing, SAP Monitoring

Accounting & Finance: Reconciliations, Budgeting, GAAP Reporting, Internal Controls

Tools: QuickBooks, Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros

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