NICHOLAS FRENZEL
Chesterton,USA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional pursuing a long-term career in tax or credit accounting. Experienced in financial data analysis, client credit management, and tax preparation. Skilled at applying accounting principles to ensure compliance, enhance operational accuracy, and support informed financial decisions. Recognized for integrity, precision, and reliability under deadline-driven environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
TAX PREPARER & BOOKKEEPER
Nugent Co.
Portage, IN
01.2026 - 06.2027
- Prepared 1040, 1041, 1120-S & 1120-C Tax Returns
- Reviewed client financial records and prepared accurate individual and small-business tax returns using Intuit ProSeries.
- Prepared organized client tax packets and checklists to accelerate review and filing turnaround.
- Communicated complex tax notices to clients and outlined clear steps to resolve outstanding liabilities.
- Reconciled QuickBooks bank statements and corrected transaction mismatches to balance monthly ledgers.
CREDIT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
Albert's Diamond Jewelers
Schererville, IN
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Evaluate creditworthiness through TransUnion reports, assessing client intent and financial stability.
- Maintain and monitor revolving credit lines, ensuring accuracy and timely repayment.
- Manage client credit accounts and coordinate with attorney offices to recover outstanding balances.
- Process payments and daily reconciliations via multiple financial platforms including ACIMA, Wells Fargo, and proprietary systems.
- Conduct fraud assessments for high-limit applicants to ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Negotiated structured repayment plans with customers, reducing aged receivables and restoring payment activity.
- Coordinated with attorney offices on collections, compiling affidavits and documentation for legal recovery.
- Provide ongoing training to staff on credit procedures and compliance best practices.
TAX ACCOUNTANT INTERN (L1)
BDO USA
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared comprehensive tax returns for Private Client Services, Alternative Investments, Corporations, and Pass-Through Entities, ensuring full compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Continuously updated knowledge of evolving tax laws to provide accurate financial guidance and optimize tax outcomes.
- Proactively communicated with engagement teams, IRS representatives, and State Franchise Tax Boards to resolve complex tax issues and client inquiries.
- Evaluated and responded to tax notices, mitigating client liabilities through timely and effective resolutions.
- Excelled in multitasking by managing competing tax projects while meeting tight deadlines with superior time management skills.
- Utilized advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 for data management, tax reporting, and collaboration across engagement teams.
- Applied expertise in software tools such as Dataflow, GoRs, Sureprep, GoFileRoom, and UserVerse for efficient tax document management and reporting.
A/R ANALYST
Northwest Health System
Chesterton, IN
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely submission of claims to insurance companies, reducing delays and maximizing reimbursement rates.
- Consistently maintained AR claims within the 90-day filing limit, achieving an average processing time of 45 days or less.
- Analyzed claim denials related to specific CPT and ICD-10 codes, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
- Managed both electronic and paper claims, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing high volumes of claims, utilizing experience with both manual and automated systems.
- Enforced secure cash handling and account management protocols to safeguard sensitive financial information.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Purdue Global
05-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Purdue University Northwest
12-2024
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Ivy Tech Community College
06-2024
Skills
- Intuit Pro Series Tax
- QuickBooks
- GoFileRoom
- Sureprep
- Dataflow
- Microsoft Office
- TaxUserverse
- Microsoft Business & Office
- Transunion
- Wells Fargo
- ACIMA
- Albert’s Charge
- Afterpay
- Physical Cash Handling (50K - 100K at one time)
Timeline
TAX PREPARER & BOOKKEEPER
Nugent Co.
01.2026 - 06.2027
CREDIT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
Albert's Diamond Jewelers
07.2025 - 12.2025
TAX ACCOUNTANT INTERN (L1)
BDO USA
01.2023 - 08.2024
A/R ANALYST
Northwest Health System
11.2021 - 02.2022
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Ivy Tech Community College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Purdue University Northwest
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Purdue Global