RONALD TALLEY
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in financial analysis and accounts payable. Skilled in managing month-end close processes and ensuring compliance in financial reporting, coupled with a strong background in vendor management and audit support. Proven ability to streamline financial operations and enhance overall efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Finkl Steel
Chicago, USA
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Led month-end close for Chicago entity, managing payroll for shop and office employees, property tax entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, while supporting accounts payable
- Facilitated preparation of financial statements for upload into reporting system
- Coordinated cleanup of material account balances and capital expenditure projects for proper classification as service or expense
Staff Accountant - AP
Vesta Healthcare
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Processed an average of 300+ invoices monthly and initiated payments via check, ACH, and wire
- Streamlined cash posting and accounts payable processes, conducting detailed flux analysis reviews
- Coordinated vendor W9 management and documentation for efficient annual 1099 processing
- Audited credit card expenses and employee reimbursements for accurate coding compliance
Staff Accountant
Surgery Partners
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Reconciled balance sheet and expense accounts, delivering in-depth analysis to support financial decision-making
- Managed month-end and pre-close processes for surgical facilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Facilitated conversion of accounting files from Hyperion to Onestream, streamlining data accessibility and reporting
Staff Accountant
Delek US Holdings
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled cash accounts for assigned refineries to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Researched general ledger to track prepaid invoices and updated schedules for management review
- Collaborated with treasury to process wire payments and verify inclusion of proper support documentation
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Geodis
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Processed accounts payable checks and electronic payments, ensuring timely disbursements to vendors
- Collaborated with customers and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, enhancing relationships and ensuring prompt payment
- Accrued and posted cargo payments in accounting system, matched payments to wire numbers for accurate financial tracking
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Tennessee State University
12-2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Tennessee State University
05-2017
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial analysis
- Accounts payable
- Audit support
- Vendor management
- ERP software proficiency
Training
Excel from Beginner to Advanced, Udemy
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Finkl Steel
10.2024 - 02.2026
Staff Accountant - AP
Vesta Healthcare
03.2022 - 10.2024
Staff Accountant
Surgery Partners
08.2020 - 03.2021
Staff Accountant
Delek US Holdings
05.2019 - 08.2020
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Geodis
05.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Tennessee State University