Accounting Associate Specializing in Reconciliation
Resume:
SHAWN CHACKO
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60004
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accounting professional with experience in high-volume payment processing, reconciliations, and financial record management. Skilled in identifying discrepancies, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting audit processes. Proficient in Excel and accounting systems with a strong focus on efficiency and compliance.
SKILLS
Payment Processing (Checks, ACH, Money Orders) • Account Reconciliation • Audit Support • Discrepancy Resolution • Financial Records Management
Microsoft Excel • Collection Master • REPAY Systems • TellerScan TS240 • Data Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blitt and Gaines, PC
Accounting Associate Sep 2025 – May 2026
Process and reconcile high-volume daily payments, ensuring accurate transaction recording and deposit tracking
Post payments to debtor accounts and resolve unposted transactions (PIF, SIF, NSF) to maintain accurate ledgers
Perform daily trust account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Conduct account audits and prepare correspondence for exception items to support compliance and reporting accuracy
Issued refund checks for settlement overpayments.
Connect Search LLC – Chicago, IL
Administrative Project Support May 2024 – Aug 2025
Managed high-volume workflows with strong attention to detail, consistently meeting deadlines
Processed and organized large document batches, ensuring accuracy and proper sequencing
Maintained tracking records and supported operational efficiency through accurate data handling
Tolv Tax and Business Solutions – Des Plaines, IL
Intern Apr 2020 – Apr 2024
Entered, validated, and analyzed financial data using Excel to ensure accuracy
Built and formatted spreadsheets for reporting and data visualization
Used pivot tables and charts to summarize financial data and support decision-making
EDUCATION
Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
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