Experience

Torrey & Gray

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Accountant

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Chicago



James B. Szal & Company

• Independent Contractor

  • Jul 2009 - Present



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  Performed interim Controllership function for local building rehabilitation entities, whose revenues are generated through fees charged for the acquisition, rehabilitation and rental of distressed properties for national third party investors. Duties extended to operational analyses, payroll preparation and monitoring existing accounting functions.



Brilliant Financial Staffing

• Temporary Accountant

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  Greater Chicago Area • Performed accounting duties which included remedial accounting, expense reimbursement and payroll summarization and allocation, account analyses and other tasks as assigned, at the Corporate level for a multi-family housing and hospitality real estate developer, syndicator and operator • Completed transfer of corporate accounting records from third party accountant to internal accounting department’s QuickBook’s accounting system, ensuring that parallel accounting of… Show more • Performed accounting duties which included remedial accounting, expense reimbursement and payroll summarization and allocation, account analyses and other tasks as assigned, at the Corporate level for a multi-family housing and hospitality real estate developer, syndicator and operator • Completed transfer of corporate accounting records from third party accountant to internal accounting department’s QuickBook’s accounting system, ensuring that parallel accounting of transactions occurred concurrently on the separate accounting records. Assisted in sales tax reporting, transaction entry, journal entry preparation and creation of prospective financial reporting. Developed and recorded updated chart of accounts and developed procedures for processing transactions and completing required financial reporting. Show less



Jackson-Wabash

• Temporary Accountant

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

  Greater Chicago Area • Completed consolidation working papers for investor reporting and prepared computerized analyses, which mechanized recording of recurring journal entries, for a private real estate investment fund • Developed a computerized financial statement preparation template to enable effortless preparation of internal financial statements from the accounting records of a construction company. The template contains all three basic financial statements, which reflects the current reporting period… Show more • Completed consolidation working papers for investor reporting and prepared computerized analyses, which mechanized recording of recurring journal entries, for a private real estate investment fund • Developed a computerized financial statement preparation template to enable effortless preparation of internal financial statements from the accounting records of a construction company. The template contains all three basic financial statements, which reflects the current reporting period financial position and operating results along with comparative two prior year historical data, and can be updated on a rolling quarterly basis. • Developed a computerized tracking system listing the status of loan foreclosures initiated by a lending institution. The summary report incorporates loan data, including reserves, legal status, property values, sale (disposition) and/or rental status and cumulative income and expense incurred through the report date. The underlying linked detail details the operating expenses of the underlying properties and costs incurred by the lender. Show less



THE STOUGH GROUP, INC

• Controller

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

  Led detailed accounting and banking functions for 17 owned and managed low income tax credit properties, including related owner entities. Oversaw cash management, payroll preparation, cost allocations, and tax compliance. Performed construction period accounting leading to property cost certifications.



COLUMBIA AUDIO/VIDEO, INC

• Controller

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2006

  Performed all general accounting and banking functions for this electronics retailer that provided custom home installation and service with an industrial sales affiliate. Prepared multi-state sales tax returns along with operating budgets and cash flow projections. Reviewed reconciliations of financial transactions.



THE SHELL GROUP, INC

• Controller/Treasurer

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1999

  Prepared internal cash flow projections to evaluate prospective vacation ownership and other real estate investment opportunities for this real estate developer. Performed vacation ownership property accounting. Initiated accounting disciplines in order to prepare financial statements and tax returns internally. Administered continuity of corporate productivity during corporate downsizing. Provided oversight over the financial aspects of a liquidated subsidiary. Also handled cash… Show more Prepared internal cash flow projections to evaluate prospective vacation ownership and other real estate investment opportunities for this real estate developer. Performed vacation ownership property accounting. Initiated accounting disciplines in order to prepare financial statements and tax returns internally. Administered continuity of corporate productivity during corporate downsizing. Provided oversight over the financial aspects of a liquidated subsidiary. Also handled cash management, insurance coverage monitoring, and tax filings; established employee benefit programs. Prior to 1990, employed in audit manager roles at a Big 4 and other public accounting firms; Executed audits for a variety of industries, specializing in commercial real estate, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Illinois Housing Development Authority properties; ensured technical compliance with GAAS, GAAP, and regulatory reporting. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • 1978 - 1983