Open To Work
Rachel Ifkovits
Accounting, Finance and Credit specialist
Danbury,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting, Finance and Credit Specialist with 33 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting/credit information for large-scale financial organizations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Paradise Ventures
Danbury, CT
04.2004 - 02.2026
- Own and manage rental properties.
- Track profit and loss.
- Manage expenses and budgets
- Analyze financial statements
Officer/Equipment Finance Loan Specialist
U.S. Bank
06.2016 - 04.2025
- Executed routine tasks autonomously, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and demands.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with lending guidelines and regulations.
- Supported team with documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines.
Operations Specialist
Brown Brothers Harriman
New York, NY
01.2011 - 09.2016
- Responsible complex Middle Office specialized operational activities which includes securities and cash processing, ensuring transaction flow between Wealth Management and the custodian.
- Such activities include Know Your Client, Anti-Money Laundering, Risk, Trade Support, Corporate Actions, Account Set Up and Maintenance, Portfolio Accounting, Billing, Cash Management.
- Work with the business line to resolve inquiries and provide client service support.
Supervisor
Honeywell
Danbury, CT
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsible for financial reporting and analysis for the division.
- Review Canadian financials and translations.
- Prepare monthly elimination, tax and consolidation entries.
- Investigate variances to budget and forecast.
- Oversee all intercompany reconciliations and system maintenance.
- Played a major role in the consolidation of several offices and the implementation of JD Edwards.
Senior Accountant
Honeywell
Danbury, CT
06.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.
- Responsible for financial reporting for the Prestone brand.
- Investigate variances to budget and forecast.
- Balance sheet and P&L analysis.
- Coordinate monthly closing.
- Book elimination and tax entries.
Supervisor Corporate Accounting
Ethan Allen
Danbury, CT
01.1992 - 03.1996
- Analyze corporate balance sheet accounts.
- Conduct detailed audits of Profit and Loss accounts.
- Consolidate all intercompany accounts.
- Oversee the input of information into the fixed asset and lease sub ledgers.
- Manage all cash accounts, including daily cash balances, transfers, and bank reconciliations.
- Quarterly analysis of bad debt allowance and reserves.
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
09.2006 - 05.2014
- Leader of 21 girl scouts.
- Participate in community events, service projects and fundraising activities.
Classroom Tudor
King Street Primary and Intermediate Schools
Danbury, CT
09.2006 - 06.2015
- Math and reading Tudor.
Education
BBA - Accounting and Finance
Western Connecticut State University
1993
Skills
- Financial reporting specialist
- Cash flow analysis
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Budget analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Client support
- Strong communication skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Self-motivated professional
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
- Team player
Computer Experience
Microsoft Office, Sungard Addvantage, ECMS, KYCview, CRM, Oracle, Hyperion, DataScan and Wi
Timeline
Officer/Equipment Finance Loan Specialist
U.S. Bank
06.2016 - 04.2025
Operations Specialist
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.2011 - 09.2016
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
09.2006 - 05.2014
Classroom Tudor
King Street Primary and Intermediate Schools
09.2006 - 06.2015
Business Owner
Paradise Ventures
04.2004 - 02.2026
Supervisor
Honeywell
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Accountant
Honeywell
06.1997 - 01.1999
Supervisor Corporate Accounting
Ethan Allen
01.1992 - 03.1996
BBA - Accounting and Finance
Western Connecticut State University