Seeking a position that requires exemplary analytical, accounting, organizational planning, software, and management skills.

         Excel throughout full range of accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable (A/P, A/R), general ledger, financial statements, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and Pro Forma statements.

         Possess well-developed analytical, research, problem solving, and technical/software skills.

         Well-versed in real estate investments, fund management, property management, budget analysis, expense management, and project management.

         Proven skills in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases to track vital financial information.

         Able to establish cooperative working relationships with all levels of an organization and devise effective accounting policies, procedures, standards.

         Skilled at scrutinizing expenses and internal controls to minimize risk and prevent losses.

         Strong talents in developing processes and tools to align with regulatory criteria while sufficiently meeting a company s financial reporting and operational support needs.

         Adept at prioritizing, planning, and orchestrating multiple concurrent projects to meet critical timelines and financial performance goals.

R2 Companies, Chicago, IL, 2016 to 2017

Staff Accountant

         Helmed accounting operations for Boatyard division encompassing payroll processing, A/R, A/P, financial statement preparation, cash management, P&L management, month-end bank reconciliations, taxation, corporate monthly fees/billing, and expense reporting and reimbursements.

         Conducted Workers Compensation audits and internal audits, compiled financial reporting packages for owners and lenders, and provided influential support for real estate development projects.

         Performed acquisition accounting, updated acquisition journal entries, and documented proper allocation of assets, equity, and liabilities.

         Participated in full-scope acquisition and disposition process spanning equity return schedules, due diligence, and escrow processes.

         Oversaw construction division accounting by ensuring timely and accurate payment to subcontractors and expeditiously processing construction billing and draw requests.

Pinecrest Partners, LLC, Highland Park IL, 2015 to 2016

Controller

         Governed all facets of daily financial operations including bank account reconciliations, regulatory compliance, cost control, and review of property-level financial statements and funding requests.

         Efficiently prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages to debt lenders and investors.

         Played an active role in preparation of annual budget and review of final budgets.

         Prepared quarterly consolidated financial statements for institutional investor partner, and collaboratively conducted annual company audits.

         Attended all quarterly Board/Management Meetings, and facilitated cohesive efforts among partners and third-party leasing and management companies accountants and property managers.

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Mission Rock Residential LLC, Denver, CO, 2015

Senior Accountant

         Maintained accurate books and records for portfolio of multi-family homes, issued financial statement packages, collaboratively prepared annual budget, and reviewed final budgets.

         Prepared and entered journal entries for month-end close involving accruals, amortization, capitalization, and true-up entries.

         Scrutinized A/P, A/R, and monthly balance sheet and income statements for accuracy.

         Prepared and reconciled balance sheet account schedules, managed ACH and wires, and methodically calculated management fees and owner s distributions.

         Assisted with year-end audits and tax preparation worksheets.

Brinshore Development LLC, Northbrook, IL, 2011 to 2014

Accountant I & II

         Spearheaded full-scope fund management/accounting for governmental funds, NSP, home, private and public loans in direct support of LiveEvanston project (Neighborhood Stabilization Program).

         Performed daily accounting for 100 acquired properties throughout pre-development, development and operational phases of LiveEvanston program, and expertly used Excel and QuickBooks to track $20M+ in expenditures for each property.

         Seamlessly collaborated with City of Evanston program coordinators for proper disbursement and compliance including appropriations of sources and uses according to proposed budgets.

         Led commercial real estate portfolio management and cooperation with property management to steer appropriate financial reporting and compliance of LPs, LLCs and REIT investments.

         Leveraged exceptional reporting expertise to facilitate compliance with GAAP, submit quarterly financials, prepare Form 1099s, and handle manual filing for five entities.

         Managed bank reconciliations, reserves, month-end closings, deposits, pre-development and development draws.

         Facilitated commercial leasing including triple net leasing. CAM reconciliations, and investor agreements.

         Submitted critical financial and accounting data to asset manager to assist in devising operational budgets, and provided accounting data to internal auditors.

         Applied sharp organizational skills toward preparing, reviewing and maintaining cost certifications, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and disbursement reconciliations for LPs and LLCs.

Leader Builders Corporation, Morton Grove, IL, 2006 to 2010

Bookkeeper

         Promoted from initial role as Office Manager and tasked with all aspects of accounting including A/P, A/R, budgeting, variance analysis, job costing, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and profit reporting.

         Proficiently compiled financial reports, managed month-end closings, and processed payroll.

         Maintained documentation for AIA contracts, sworn statements, and lien waivers.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL, 2010

QuickBooks (advanced); QuickBooks Payroll Intuit (advanced); Microsoft Excel (including V-LOOKUPs, Links, If Statements, etc.); Yardi; Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access); Microsoft AX, Queries Reporting