Doreen Acevedo
Belvidere,United States
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
gus, Inc
Machesney Park, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Quarterly taxes, payroll taxes, tax deposits, year end
- Processed biweekly payroll for all employees, ensuring timely compensation.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger entries for gus, Inc
- Prepared monthly journal entries for close at gus, Inc, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Processed invoices and expense records for gus, Inc accounts payable
- Calculated complex prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits
- Reconcile Credit Card and Bank Statements
- Managed collections for overdue client invoices, improving cash flow.
- Prepared journal entries for monthly close at gus, Inc
- Reviewed account balances and corrected posting errors for gus, Inc
- Supported tax filings and compliance documents for gus, Inc
- Communicated with vendors and departments on payment and billing issues
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Prepared audit schedules for external auditors.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations.
- Conducted monthly and year-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting timeliness.
AP/AR Specialist
Liebovich Steel
Rockford, IL
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Processed customer invoices for steel orders and service charges, ensuring timely billing and accurate record-keeping at Liebovich Steel.
- Prepared accounts payable batches and routed invoices for approval, facilitating prompt vendor payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved payment discrepancies with suppliers.
- Researched discrepancies between vendor statements and company records.
- Generated monthly billing statements to customers with outstanding balances.
- Performed daily collections of past due accounts via telephone or email correspondence.
- Collected past due accounts daily via telephone and email, enhancing cash flow and minimizing overdue receivables.
- Supported month-end closing tasks and account review for finance team.
Accounting Specialist
Comet Fabricating And Welding
Rockford, IL
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
- Processed accounts payable invoices for fabrication and welding operations.
- Prepared customer invoices and tracked accounts receivable balances.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts for Comet Fabricating And Welding.
- Supported month-end close with journal entries and account reviews.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Created journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
- Communicated with vendors and customers on billing and payment questions.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
- Verified accuracy of invoices received from vendors prior to payment processing.
- Prepared weekly payroll for a team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs to ensure compliance and support staff needs.
- Generated weekly and monthly expense reports for senior management review.
- Utilized software programs such as M2 to enter data into the general ledger.
Co-Owner
Ace5 Construction
Woodstock, IL
04.2004 - 12.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing, to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Oversaw customer service activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and fostering positive client experiences.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly to maintain positive relationships.
- Analyzed financial reports to pinpoint operational improvement areas, driving informed decision-making.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Utilized Quickbooks Pro for accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Managed project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination across job sites.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger
- Payroll management
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Journal entry preparation
- Month-end closing processes
- Month end close
- Year-end closing
- Account reconciliations
- Account reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Fixed assets
- Sales tax filing
- Tax preparation
- Auditing management
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Accounts receivable management
- Bookkeeping
- Statement reconciliation
- ERP systems
- Communication management
- Problem resolution
- Detail orientation
- Time optimization
- Administrative support
- Payroll management
Timeline
Staff Accountant
gus, Inc
08.2025 - Current
AP/AR Specialist
Liebovich Steel
11.2022 - 03.2023
Accounting Specialist
Comet Fabricating And Welding
04.2022 - 10.2022
Co-Owner
Ace5 Construction
04.2004 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Elgin Community College