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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Professional Summary

Financial Accountant with 3+ years of experience. Possess a B.S. in Accounting and Advanced Accounting/MIS certificates. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role as an Accountant.

Skills
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • Fiscal budgeting knowledge
  • Accounting operations professional
  • Tax accounting specialization
  • SPSS/STATA/SAS software proficient
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • Financial modeling capability
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Budget analysis
  • Data trending knowledge
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Accounting software
  • MS Office Suite
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Strong communication skills
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Working with shifting priorities
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Web application implementation
  • Test-driven programming
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Identifying best practices
  • Microsoft Visio
Work History
08/2017 to Current
Financial Accountant CHRONISTER OIL COMPANY – SPRINGFIELD, IL
  • Work closely with Accounting Controller with day to day operations/tasks 
  • General Ledger Entries Journal Entries 
  • Money Orders 
  • Gift Card Reconciliation 
  • Item Reconciliations 
  • 6 different state fuel taxes 
  • Federal Excise Tax 
  • Liquor Taxes 
  • Fast Food & Beverage Taxes 
  • Month End/Year-End Closing Entries.
  • Bank Reconciliations 
  • Maintaining Wholesaler Account 
  • Maintaining Chronister Oil Company Owned Gas Stations Accounts
  • Assisted clients with personal and corporate tax issues.
  • Budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins and risk factors.
  • Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations.
  • Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Collected, maintained and updated financial loan databases of more than 12 mortgage loans.
  • Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
  • Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for the executive team.
  • Built and maintained databases for forecasting future financial performance.
  • Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
  • Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
  • Maintained high-quality control standards by reviewing internal tax preparation documents for missed tax benefits.
  • Facilitated the integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine their eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for all types of organizations, including individuals.
  • Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
  • Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
07/2016 to 06/2017
Accountant THARALDSON HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT – DECATUR, IL
  • Work with property management to maintain accurate financial records
  • accounts receivable and accounts payable management for nine hotel properties 
  • Provided and presented monthly P&L statements to general managers and executive team 
  • Oversee all areas of designated properties' 
  • general ledger activity
  • financial reporting, audit, cash drops, and bank account balances 
  • Identify and research variances in monthly financials in relation to budget and past performances 
  • Responsible for preparation and filing of sales, occupational, tourism, and other applicable tax returns for all designated properties 
  • Monitor and reconcile the bank accounts daily for each property Reconcile and provide working papers for each balance sheet account monthly 
  • Oversee the accounts payable department, verifying that all invoices are approved and we have sufficient funds in out account prior to payment 
  • Create and track budgets for all the hotel property expenses 
  • Track and record owner contributions and distributions for our properties owned by investors 
  • Implement and administrate a new accounting software to new General Manager
06/2015 to 03/2016
Accounting Support Representative DECATUR EARTHMOVER CREDIT UNION – FORSYTH, IL
  • Verified, adjusted, and applied any late/missing payments for member's insurance 
  • Utilize Accounting Software 
  • GAAP Knowledge 
  • Fill and maintain ATMs 
  • Accounts payable and receivables 
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Coding invoices according to company procedures
  • Perform financial calculations including budgets and accruals
05/2013 to 05/2015
Member Service Representative STALEY CREDIT UNION – DECATUR, IL
  • Fraud detection 
  • Prepare Shipments Count currency, coins, and checks received 
  • Using currency-counting machine 
  • Prepare work schedules for staff 
  • Trained new employees
Education
May of 2016
Bachelors: Accounting/MIS
 Millikin University - Decatur, IL
 Accounting/MIS
May of 2014
Associate of Science: Accounting
 Richland Community College - Decatur, IL

Accounting
2014
Advanced Accounting Certificate:
Richland Community College - Decatur, IL
2014
Accounting Specialists Certificate:
Richland Community College - Decatur, IL
2013
Associate of Applied Science: Accounting
 Richland Community College - Decatur, IL
Skills

Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sage, worked with multiple accounting softwares (PDI, 3T, Citrics)

Volunteer
  • Boo at the Zoo, 2015 - 2016
  • Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, 2014 - 2016
  • Millikin University Tax Preparation Services (VITA), 2013 - 2017
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • CHRONISTER OIL COMPANY
  • THARALDSON HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
  • DECATUR EARTHMOVER CREDIT UNION
  • STALEY CREDIT UNION

School Attended

  • Millikin University
  • Richland Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Financial Accountant
  • Accountant
  • Accounting Support Representative
  • Member Service Representative

Degrees

  • Bachelors : Accounting/MIS
    Associate of Science : Accounting
    Advanced Accounting Certificate :
    Accounting Specialists Certificate :
    Associate of Applied Science : Accounting

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