Whitney Taylor
Chicago
Summary
An enthusiastic accounting professional with about 10 years of experience with accurately maintaining accounting records for organizations of various sizes. Capable of working in a fast-paced, challenging environment and committed to meeting business goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Newcastle Investors
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Maintain general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews through Yardi Voyager.
- Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Spearhead integration of new expense reimbursement process.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for 130 employees.
- Reduce payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough monthly audits of payroll accounts, identifying and rectifying errors swiftly.
Church Accountant
West Hammond Church of Christ
Hammond, IN
01.2019 - Current
- Managed financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with church policies.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate cash flow and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for presentation to church leadership and congregation members.
- Trained staff on accounting software, enhancing team efficiency in managing church finances.
Project Accountant
Ramboll US Consulting
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Complete project setups in Deltek software, adding billing rates, markups and budget categories, etc. according to project proposals/contracts.
- Monitor project budgets and enter change orders at project managers' and clients' requests.
- Managed overall accounting for over 200 projects.
- Provide ad hoc reports to project managers to assist with work-in-progress analyses and budget tracking.
- Billed approximately $750k in project revenue each month.
- Managed Accounts Payable for the company’s Upper Midwest region.
- Verified coding and receipts for monthly reconciliation of credit cards for Chicago office.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
U.S. Silica Company
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes and approvals.
- Performed accounts payable processes for fifteen large transportation accounts.
- Matched order forms with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Processed approximately 50-100 invoices daily for payment.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Governors State University
University Park, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Governors State University
University Park, IL05-2019
Skills
- Yardi Voyager
- Oracle JD Edwards
- Aplos
- Deltek
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Payroll
- Fund Accounting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Month-end and year-end close processes
Certification
Passed: Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) and Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Timeline
Accountant
Newcastle Investors
07.2022 - Current
Project Accountant
Ramboll US Consulting
11.2019 - 06.2022
Church Accountant
West Hammond Church of Christ
01.2019 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
U.S. Silica Company
10.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Governors State University
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Governors State University