Charles Jakes Jr.
Broadview,IL
Summary
Highly motivated finance professional with strong skills in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany management. Committed to performing finance operations with accuracy and efficiency through a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Finance Senior
Citrin Cooperman
Oak Brook, Illinois
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts regularly.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Processed payroll for employees using advanced payroll software.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies and payment schedules.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Responded to customer inquiries about billing issues, account status, and payment options.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial operations and company acquisition.
Accounting Manager
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd.
Oak Brook, Illinois
01.2019 - 10.2025
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to present information to leadership.
- Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Trained staff on accounting software and best practices for accuracy.
- Collaborated with different departments regarding their budget requirements.
- Processed benefits administration and responded to employee inquiries.
- Led special projects, such as system implementations and process redesigns, to enhance accounting operations and efficiency.
- Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies and procedures documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2013
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05-2010
Skills
- Adaptability
- AP/AR management
- Attention to detail
- Bank reconciliation
- Benefits management
- Billcom
- Bookkeeping
- Budget collaboration
- Cash flow management
- Closing procedures
- Collections
- Commissions
- Data entry
- Effective communication
- Expense reporting
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Intercompany transactions
- Interpersonal relations
- Invoicing
- Month-end closing
- MS office
- Payroll - Paycom and Paychex
- Problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Profit and loss monitoring
- Project management
- Revenue recognition
- Sage Intacct
- Software training
- Staff training
- Supervision and leadership
- System implementation
- Tax documentation
- Time management
- Year-end closing
Timeline
Corporate Finance Senior
Citrin Cooperman
11.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd.
01.2019 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Wilbur Wright College