Disha Patel
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on experience across AR/AP, cash applications, and bank reconciliations, plus support for sales and federal tax filings in public accounting and nonprofit environments. Proficient in Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel; leverage Tableau and JMP to streamline reporting, reconcile variances, and inform decisions. Recognized for accuracy, vendor/client communication, and training new hires; currently pursuing an M.S. in Finance (May 2026) and seeking analyst/accounting roles to improve close cycles and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Accountant
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
06.2023 - Current
- Posted AR manual deposits, credit card receipts, and invoices in Sage; reconciled daily bank activity to the GL and Excel trackers.
- Processed AP invoices and corporate card transactions; matched POs/supporting docs and scheduled vendor payments.
- Monitored the AP inbox to download, route, and file invoices/AR receipts; resolved discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
- Prepared, recorded, and mailed checks to vendors with proper approvals and documentation.
- Performed monthly bank and account reconciliations; investigated and cleared variances.
- Trained new hires on AR/AP workflows, documentation standards, and Sage best practices.
Account Assistant
M Amin and Co LTD
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Reviewed sales tax filings and client tax forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepared quarterly reconciliations of Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return (Form 941) to payroll summaries.
- Reconciled bank statements; categorized debits/credits and verified check numbers to maintain accurate ledgers.
- Prepared and mailed sales tax returns and other client tax filings; maintained organized digital records and correspondence.
- Performed transaction reviews and variance checks to support quality control and assurance.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Management
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL08.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- Sage and SAP
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with others effectively
- Deadline oriented
- Working with others on end of year fiscal year Audit
- Time Management
- End of the year reconciliation for Account Receivable
Websites
Certification
- Corporate Finance–Cash Flow Analysis (rb.gy/c9vmat)
- Quickbook
- Excel
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
06.2023 - Current
Account Assistant
M Amin and Co LTD
12.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management
Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Science - Finance
University of Illinois Springfield