Hi, I’m
Jack Walter
Accountant
Chicago,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Caterpillar IncDeerfield, IL
Staff Accountant
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for Caterpillar's Corporate accountable balance sheet.
- Lead 85 business units through the annual month-long beginning balance process.
- Created training protocol and mentored new accounting and senior staff on best practices and procedures for the beginning balance process and accountable related items.
- Prepared and oversaw multi-billion dollar ($) journal entries related to monthly, quarterly, annual, or infrequent items.
- Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed documentation and queries for monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Caterpillar IncPeoria, IL
Global Tax Intern
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Completed stock basis tracking for all Caterpillar Non-US entities (211 entities) Updated the current year Book-to-Tax Rollover for Caterpillar US entities (45 entities)
- Created a new revenue recognition tracker for contracts in accordance with ASC 606 Contracts with Customers
- Managed the compliance process for Non-US and US entities (32 foreign & 2 domestic)
- Reviewed, updated, and completed the Data Collect Package Review for Tier 1-4 entities
Embassy Suites By HiltonPeoria, IL
Night Auditor & Manager
03.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Successfully reconciled the hotel's daily accounting to ensure an accurate assessment of both room use and revenue collection
- Maintained the guest register by entering all relevant details accurately, and draft bills or levy expenses charged as per the services provided to the guest
- Managed team of four to run hotel nightly operations, including but not limited to, guest operations, customer service management, and accounting
Education
Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL
Master of Science from Accountancy
08.2014 - 12.2019
University Overview
- Dean's List 2018
- Global Scholar & Ambassador
Jiaotong & Fudan UniversityShanghai, China
Certificate from International Business, Accountancy, & Mandarin
01.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Accountable Balance Sheet
General Ledger
Automated Systems & Procedures
Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
SAP expertise
Data analysis
Leadership
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Caterpillar Inc
03.2020 - Current
Global Tax Intern
Caterpillar Inc
01.2019 - 05.2019
Night Auditor & Manager
Embassy Suites By Hilton
03.2018 - 01.2019
Jiaotong & Fudan University
Certificate from International Business, Accountancy, & Mandarin
01.2017 - 06.2021
Bradley University
Master of Science from Accountancy
08.2014 - 12.2019