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TOMASZ WALUS

Elk Grove Village

Summary

Results-oriented Accounting Manager with six years of experience in financial analysis and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy, complemented by strong proficiency in ERP systems. Proven ability to build high-performance teams and deliver timely financial statements, ensuring seamless month-end and year-end closings. Dedicated to leveraging analytical skills to optimize organizational financial operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Jones Lang Lasalle
Wesmont
11.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and recommend financial actions.
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Implemented accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
  • Monitored and managed cash flow, forecasting future financial positions.
  • Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
  • Enhanced financial systems and databases, improving reporting capabilities and accessibility of financial information.
  • Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
  • Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Senior Accountant II

Jones Lang Lasalle
Wesmont
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
  • Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
  • Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
  • Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
  • Hands-on experience with proprietary accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI,Oracle ) for general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics for financial operations, budgeting, and forecasting

Senior Accountant

Jones Lang Lasalle
Wesmont
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Train new accountants in system processes with internal processes and guidance in escalations
  • Review financial statements and provide feedback to assure compliance and accuracy
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for property portfolio by the deadlines established by the client
  • Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports – prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting requirements
  • Gain a complete understanding of the internal accounting requirements as well as work to ensure requirements are met as established by the client
  • Function as a resource to site property teams as required coordinating procedures, responding to accounting questions, and responding to client questions
  • Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate with various departments on requirements
  • Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing and external reporting
  • Coordinate Accounts Payable process – review invoice coding and approvals and ensure compliance with all appropriate controls that are in place
  • Assist with annual budget preparation – compile key assumptions and capital budget information, review for reasonableness and ensure timely and accurate entry into the accounting system
  • Annual year-end reconciliation process – Assist in the preparation, calculation and review of the year-end reconciliation process
  • Ensure all adjustments are billed timely and correctly per lease requirements

Property Accountant

AMLI Residential
Chicago
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepare timely and accurate Operating Statements for assigned properties on a monthly basis
  • Provide analytical interpretation of monthly financial results to Accounting Management
  • Prepare supplemental schedules on a monthly basis to reconcile account balances including, but not limited to, balance sheet accounts, loan compliance, and final account statements
  • Review Property Management monthly forecasts and yearly budgets
  • Fixed Asset tracking, analysis, and appropriate coding
  • Review and analyze general ledgers for assigned properties
  • Calculate monthly accruals for utility and service accounts
  • Process journal entries for any necessary adjustments to general ledger
  • Prepare monthly reconciliation for bank accounts and security deposits
  • Provide timely and effective responses to property, management, and supervisor requests

Property Accountant

Newmark Knight Frank
Chicago
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Carry out depositing and posting cash receipts and electronic payments from tenants, along with entering in lease administration adjustments and billings to tenants, as well as filling in for account payables (AP) duties along with administrative duties for the department
  • Render assistance throughout the preparation of monthly balance sheet account analysis, bank reconciliations, assisting of the posting of journal entries and maintaining the general ledger accounts and reports
  • Provide answer to routine and non-routine inquiries; instigate telephone calls to collect and deliver information
  • Take charge of preparing simple to moderate income and balance sheet statements, consolidating statements and various other accounting statements and reports
  • Support the preparation of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records, as well as the investigation and resolution of the general ledger reports
  • Oversee closing of ledgers and developing of monthly financial statements and reporting schedules
  • Communicate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions
  • Offer first-rate support to accounting personnel on various projects as needed, which include accounts payable
  • Evaluate cash flow and track cash requirements for all out-going cash including loans and payments, as well as reports to guarantee proper classification and recording and organization of necessary check requests

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL
12.2018

Skills

  • Account reconciliation and billing
  • General business operations
  • Financial Statements and Reporting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Strategic Planning and Development
  • Financial analysis
  • ERP systems
  • Month-end closing
  • Year-end closing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Revenue recognition
  • Yardi
  • MRI
  • CAM reconciliations
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Power Bi

Personal Information

Title: Accountant

Qualifications Summary

Goal-oriented, multifaceted and analytical professional, offering progressive experience in accounting operations, developing accurate reports, and financial documents. Capable of analyzing situation using deductive reasoning skills; categorizing various types of income and losses; Skilled at gathering and reviewing pertinent data to identify and resolve discrepancies. Articulate communicator and effective team player with ability to build positive rapport with individuals of different levels and backgrounds.

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Jones Lang Lasalle
11.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant II

Jones Lang Lasalle
05.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Accountant

Jones Lang Lasalle
11.2021 - 05.2024

Property Accountant

AMLI Residential
10.2020 - 11.2021

Property Accountant

Newmark Knight Frank
03.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Robert Morris University

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