Aka Aka
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Accounting and finance professional with experience in investment accounting, credit and collections, and reconciliations across high-volume transactions. Known for resolving billing and statement discrepancies, preparing cash and performance reports, and improving reconciliation processes that reduced manual errors by 20%.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Accountant
State Street Corporation
Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Reconciled cash, securities, and balance sheet accounts across institutional investment portfolios in accordance with GAAP-based reporting standards
- Reconciled portfolio accounts to custodian and broker statements, investigating differences and resolving discrepancies
- Prepared journal entries for investment and cash activity, supporting timely month-end close processes
- Investigated discrepancies and resolved root causes to maintain data integrity across accounts and entities
- Prepared workpapers and supporting schedules for financial statements and investment reporting deliverables
- Traced data flows across internal systems to ensure accurate processing of investment accounting transactions
- Executed variance analysis under tight deadlines, identifying and reporting significant financial trends
- Streamlined reconciliation processes and reduced cycle times through cross-functional collaboration, minimizing manual errors
Credit & Collections Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America
Kansas City, KS
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Processed hundreds of credit applications, verifying information to support audit readiness and mitigate risk
- Reviewed, validated, and reconciled high-volume financial transactions across customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies, unapplied cash, and billing issues, identifying root causes and recurring trends
- Partnered with vendors, sales, and internal accounting teams to resolve billing and payment issues accurately and on time
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and financial performance reports, supporting budgeting and business decision-making
- Maintained organized audit documentation and supporting schedules, facilitating seamless internal and external audits
Loan Advisor / Financial Operations Analyst
Kendall Bank
Overland Park, KS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of financial documentation through thorough review
- Partnered with stakeholders to investigate and resolve data discrepancies, improving data integrity
- Streamlined reconciliation and reporting processes across multiple systems to enhance accuracy
Accounting Specialist (Contract Roles)
PNC Bank | Summit Homes | EastPointe Realty
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported month-end close preparation, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure timely reporting
- Processed accounts payable invoices and expense reports, ensuring accurate vendor payments
- Verified purchase orders against invoices and addressed discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
- Improved filing and document retrieval processes by 15%
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Military Reserve
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained inventory levels and quality control documentation to support efficient fuel supply operations
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards while coordinating logistics across teams
- Managed petroleum receipt, storage, and issue operations for Reserve fuel inventories.
- Inspected fuel storage tanks, hoses, and dispensing equipment for safety compliance.
- Monitored fuel quality checks using sampling, testing, and contamination control procedures.
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
06.2026 - Current
- Documented inmate behavior observations and incidents during shifts, ensuring accurate daily logs for effective monitoring
- Oversaw daily routines and programs, enforcing order and security to uphold facility standards
- Supervised inmate housing areas at Jackson County Sheriff's Office jail
- Inspected cells and common areas for contraband and safety hazards
- Monitored inmate movement through secure doors and controlled access points
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Emphasis
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg05-2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Pittsburg State University
01-2017
Skills
- Portfolio & Brokerage Statement Reconciliation
- Investment Accounting & Journal Entries
- Month-End Close Support
- GAAP-Based Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis & Recurring/Ad Hoc Reporting
- Invoice Review & Validation
- Discrepancy Research & Resolution
- Internal Controls & Audit Documentation
- Systems & Tools: Microsoft Excel (advanced), Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle (exposure), ERP systems, Salesforce, SQL (graduate coursework and applied use at State Street), Power BI (working exposure), document management systems
- Professional Skills: Attention to detail, analytical problem solving, organization and time management, cross-functional communication, meeting recurring deadlines
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
06.2026 - Current
Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Military Reserve
04.2025 - Current
Credit & Collections Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America
01.2024 - 01.2026
Fund Accountant
State Street Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Loan Advisor / Financial Operations Analyst
Kendall Bank
01.2021 - 01.2022
Accounting Specialist (Contract Roles)
PNC Bank | Summit Homes | EastPointe Realty
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Information Technology Emphasis
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Pittsburg State University