Rensu Reji
Orland Hills
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 4 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Habitat Company
03.2020 - Current
- Handles more than 20 properties (including cash and accrual) per month with 0% error rate
- Prepared financial statements in a timely and accurate manner
- Reviewed General Ledger on monthly basis for accuracy and completeness in accordance with GAAP
- Prepared all journal entries, including posting reclassifications and accruals as necessary in Yardi
- Performed and reviewed 10 to 12 bank accounts reconciliation on a timely basis, with follow-up and resolution of all reconciling items in the next accounting period
- Assisted property manager in any tenant billing disputes such as NSF, failed receipts, disputed checks and returned items
- Prepared income statements, balance sheets and statement of cash flow for month end reporting
- Prepared year end audit work papers and participation with auditor requests and questions
- Assisted accounting related accounts while assisting property manager and supervisor with other variance explanations as needed
- Prepared supporting work papers for all balance sheet accounts (accounts receivable, prepaid revenues and expenses, accruals, mortgage escrow balances, etc.)
- Reconciled and reviewed the escrow held for real estate taxes, insurance, and other reserves
- Prepared annual and reviewed property budget and updated forecasts
- Set up and track fixed assets
- Record depreciation and amortization for all operation projects
- Assisted property manager in any tenant billing disputes such as NSF, failed receipts, disputed checks and returned items
- Assisted in various accounting and non-accounting duties requested by Supervisor and Controller
- Prepared month end utility sales tax for different properties
- Prepared budget for 4 properties every year which includes Mortgage expense, Property tax, Insurance expense, workers Comp, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Staff Account (Temp)
Illinois Marine Towing
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Reduced closing time for month-end process by 20% by utilizing resourceful time management and task prioritization
- Performed invoice processing, coding, and ACH payment transactions with a 0% error rate
- Ensured timely and accurate billing for a high quantity of customers (40 - 60) daily
- Reviewed, prepared, and issued bills and invoices to over 60+ customers every day.
Customer Assistant
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
04.2011 - 03.2019
- Receive donations per community member and distribute receipts for goods for tax purposes
- Record the everyday ending inventory and report to the supervisor daily
- Performed various duties requested by the supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Governors State University
University Park, IL05.2019
Associate in Science -
City colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2014
Skills
- Possess time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well in team environments
- Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Knowledge of accounting software such as OnBase, Lawson, SAP, QuickBooks and Yardi
- Excellent working knowledge in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Pivot table)
- Financial Reporting
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Audit preparation
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Statements
- Payroll Processing
- Cash Flow analysis
- General Ledger Entries
- Account reconciliation processes
- General Ledger Management
- Management accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Invoice balancing
- Customer Relations
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Management
- Finance
- Financial Auditing
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- GAAP Accounting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Auditing procedures
- Journal Entries
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Software Systems
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Accountant
Habitat Company
03.2020 - Current
Staff Account (Temp)
Illinois Marine Towing
05.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Assistant
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
04.2011 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Governors State University
Associate in Science -
City colleges of Chicago
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