ROBERT MULLEN
Rockford,IL
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive background in financial record maintenance and activity review. Proficient in creating spreadsheets, preparing reports, and conducting data analysis. Demonstrates ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Assistant
Greenlink Energy Solutions
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Prepared monthly financial reports and budget forecasts for management review.
- Maintained accurate expense and revenue records using QuickBooks Online.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely financial transactions.
- Analyzed cost variances with detailed reporting for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management practices.
- Calculated overhead rates for job costing based on direct labor hours or machine hours.
- Monitored cash flow regularly to secure sufficient funding for production activities.
- Reviewed payroll documents for accuracy prior to submission to Human Resources team.
Bookkeeping
Meyer’s Kennel, Inc
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Accounts Payable
- Check Writing
- Deposits
- Inventory Adjustments
- Payroll
- COVID Unemployment due to working Contract for Robert Half
Accounting Specialist
Robert Half
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Accounts Payable
- Check Writing
- Accounts Receivable
- Scanning Invoice and Filing online
- Vendor Relations
Office Professional Financial Tech
Rockford Public Schools
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Assist Teachers and Administration in Collecting Funds
- Daily Cash Handling
- Worked with Purchasing Department to process Purchase Requisition
- Accounts Payable
- Assist Parents and Students with Student Accounts
- Keep Office Equipment in working order
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public School District 205
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects to diverse student groups.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and instructional strategies.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Senior Accountant
Fairbanks Morse Engine
Beloit
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted Purchasing and shared services in Accounts Payable
- Reviewed Accounts and invoices
- Worked with Purchasing Department
- Assisted Senior Accountant in Daily Duties and Journal Entry uploads
AP and AR
Serta
Beloit
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted scheduling in release Accounts on Hold for Accounts Receivable in Manufacturing environment
- Reviewed Accounts and invoices
- Assisted cash application when needed
- Monitor Bank Activity
- Match Invoices, Purchase orders, and receiving reports
- Assisted customers and sales with accounts request
Night Auditor
Rockford Radisson
Rockford, IL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed front desk operations during night shifts at a major hotel chain.
- Processed guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted nightly audits of financial transactions and system reports.
Senior Accountant
Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC
Beloit, WI
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Accounting for Hospitality Division (Restaurant and Hotel)
- Accounting for a Development Company
- Analyze Accounts
- Fixed Asset Files organization
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Intercompany Accounting
- Audit preparation
- Sales and Use tax, privilege tax
- Manufacturing returns
- Tax information preparation to tax department
Senior Accountant and Senior Tax Accountant
Zurich North America
Schaumburg, IL
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Prepared monthly returns, balance sheet reconciliations and participated in monthly and annual liabilities.
- Prepared and filed monthly forms and paid estimates for tax returns
- Analyzed multiple accounts by accounts, tax type, state, and department level
- Prepared accrual journal entries related to state liabilities
- Trained Coworkers and International Team during outsourcing
- Reviewed Co-workers work
- Researched for state and federal inquiries
Tax and Staff Accountant
Amcore Bank NA now BMO
Rockford, IL
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Prepared monthly journal entries during employment for both positions
- Prepared monthly reconciliations during both positions
- Prepared annual audit reports during both positions
- Gathered call report and tax information
- Prepared sales and use tax returns
- Merged and Liquidated Fixed Assets for Bank
- Assisted in Federal and State audit request
- Prepared Corporate Consolidated tax returns
- Organized information for form 5500 return
Administrator of Financial Services
Midwest Baptist Conference
Park Ridge, IL
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained financial records for conference activities and ensured documentation accuracy.
- Processed invoices and payments per organizational policies to uphold compliance.
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports to assist leadership teams in decision-making.
- Supported external audits and internal reviews by providing necessary documentation.
- Reviewed monthly statements for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines.
- Executed daily reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card transactions.
- Assisted in budget preparation, forecasts, and financial planning documents.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, ensuring records remained audit-ready.
Staff Accountant
Slavic Gospel Association
Loves Park, IL
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Managed general ledger entries and reconciliations for financial accuracy.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Coordinated annual audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in monitoring expenditures throughout the year.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
Education
B.S. - Accounting with a Computer Minor
Milligan College
TNSkills
- Accounting principles and procedures
- Financial reporting standards
- Data analysis and reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Procedure documentation
- General ledger expertise
- Month-end closing proficiency
- Ethics and integrity
- SAP ERP knowledge
- Fixed asset management
- Accounts payable systems expertise
- Tax software proficiency
- Church management software expertise
- Real estate software proficiency
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Inventory management strategies
- Budgeting assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Assistant
Greenlink Energy Solutions
05.2022 - 10.2025
Bookkeeping
Meyer’s Kennel, Inc
10.2020 - 02.2024
Accounting Specialist
Robert Half
06.2019 - 03.2020
Office Professional Financial Tech
Rockford Public Schools
10.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public School District 205
10.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Accountant
Fairbanks Morse Engine
02.2016 - 09.2016
AP and AR
Serta
05.2015 - 10.2015
Night Auditor
Rockford Radisson
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Accountant
Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Senior Accountant and Senior Tax Accountant
Zurich North America
01.2007 - 01.2010
Tax and Staff Accountant
Amcore Bank NA now BMO
01.1999 - 01.2007
Administrator of Financial Services
Midwest Baptist Conference
01.1997 - 01.1999
Staff Accountant
Slavic Gospel Association
01.1990 - 01.1997
B.S. - Accounting with a Computer Minor
Milligan College