Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Tournament Director
US Chess Federation
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - Current
Developed communication skills by explaining confusing rules to players
Supervised a section of a tournament with a section being 100 players or more
Assisted other directors answering questions
Senior Auditor
Cukierski & Associates
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2025 - 03.2026
Perform compilations, reviews, and audits for condo and homeowners' associations
Perform the entire audit process from the setup of the financial information in Engagement Manager to the preparation of the financial statements to be submitted for technical review.
Senior Auditor
Kolnicki, Peterson, Wirth LLC
Downers Grove, IL
12.2023 - 08.2025
Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Performed entire audit procedures from the setup of the financial information in Engagement Manager to the preparation of the financial statements to be submitted for technical review.
Perform compilations, reviews, and audits for non-profit organizations, employee benefits plans, HUD, and construction.
Senior Auditor
Picker & Associates CPA's
Buffalo Grove, IL
12.2015 - 12.2023
Perform the entire audit process from set up of the financial information in ProSystem to the preparation of the financial statements to be submitted for technical review.
Work with clients to obtain financial packages and specific documents for review.
Conduct preliminary analytical review procedures.
Inquire of the client about significant undetermined variances.
Schedule field audits, perform substantive testing audit procedures at client sites, and record results.
Prepare draft financial statements and audit reports, perform final analytical review, submit audit for technical review process, and follow up with client as needed.
Perform ballot tabulation procedures.
Staff Auditor
E. C. Ortiz & Co., LLP
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - 12.2015
Perform an audit on nursing homes to make certain each facility is in compliance with HFS rules and regulations as well as State and Federal Laws
OMB Circular A-122 Voucher Documentation Audits in support of the City of Chicago Office of Internal Audit and the City Comptroller (26 vouchers in total; 18 Agencies reviewed)
Analyze information gathered by another firm to create data analysis
Create graphs and charts from a data analysis to be used by another firm for their report
Handpicked for a project because of my Excel skills
Education
Masters of Accounting And Financial Management - Accounting And Financial Management
DeVry University - Keller Graduate School
Downers Grove, IL
Graduate Certificate - Financial Analysis
DeVry University - Keller Graduate School
Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University-Addison
Addison, IL
Skills
Microsoft Office
Rules enforcement
Engagement Manager
Creative Solutions Accounting
Guided Assurance
ProSystems
Produce Financial Statements
Fixed Assets CS
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Cukierski & Associates
08.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Auditor
Kolnicki, Peterson, Wirth LLC
12.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Auditor
Picker & Associates CPA's
12.2015 - 12.2023
Staff Auditor
E. C. Ortiz & Co., LLP
05.2012 - 12.2015
Local Tournament Director
US Chess Federation
01.2006 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Financial Analysis
DeVry University - Keller Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University-Addison
Masters of Accounting And Financial Management - Accounting And Financial Management