Accountant
Open To Work
Diamond Hodges Sanders
Hyatt
Greater Chicago Area,IL
Work Preference
Skills
Work History
03.2022 - Current4 Years 6 Months
Staff Accountant
Hyatt | Deerfield, IL
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements with ledger entries.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
12.2017 - 05.20224 Years 5 Months
Assistant Manager
Regal Cinemas | Lake County, IL
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
Overview
09+
Years of experience
Education
High School Diploma
Grant Community High School | Fox Lake, IL | 08.2013 - 08.2016
Grant Community High School - Fox Lake, IL
08.2013 - 08.2016
- I was one of the students to graduate early from high school with 26/22 credits in December 2016.
Associate of Applied Science | Business Management
College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 01.2017 - 05.2024
College of Lake County - Grayslake, IL
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Honor Roll - Spring 2019
Software
Opera PMS
HySat
Microsoft Excel