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CPA Candidate
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Richard 'RJ' Hertogs

Palatine

Summary

Dynamic Staff Accountant with a proven track record at Encore, adept in account reconciliations and financial analysis. Excelled in implementing new accounting software, enhancing efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Oracle, with a knack for problem-solving and improving processes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Encore
08.2022 - Current
  • Performed monthly reconciliations of accounts, including Bank Accounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger. Analyze any variances and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the Implementation of new accounting software by regularly performing test on software reporting functions, templates for journal entries, and creating standard operating procedures for the software. As well as providing detailed notes on any issues that need to be resolved to IT.
  • Consistently performed tasks crucial for the company's month end close process, such as completing journal entries, performing financial analyses, and running necessary monthly accounting reports.

Audit Associate

Legacy Professionals
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05-2021

Skills

  • Microsoft AX/Microsoft D365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle/Oracle Cloud
  • Microsoft Word
  • Monthly journal entries
  • Account reconciliation

CPA Candidate

Currently completed exam FAR of the CPA exam

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Encore
08.2022 - Current

Audit Associate

Legacy Professionals
07.2021 - 05.2022

BBA - Accounting

Drake University
Richard 'RJ' Hertogs