Richard Lekakh
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FGMK, LLC
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Accounting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Senior Associate
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
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Associate
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
Greater Chicago Area
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Double Good
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
Burr Ridge • Facilitated all monthly transactions every month • Created and Fixed the A/P aging statement to ensure timely payment • Provided leadership with accurate insight into their specific business unit • Implemented internal process controls for making payments, receiving payments, and intercompany transactions • Consistently provided high level overview of current and ongoing projects • Evaluated complex accounting transactions to ensure proper posting • Helped set up a… Show more • Facilitated all monthly transactions every month • Created and Fixed the A/P aging statement to ensure timely payment • Provided leadership with accurate insight into their specific business unit • Implemented internal process controls for making payments, receiving payments, and intercompany transactions • Consistently provided high level overview of current and ongoing projects • Evaluated complex accounting transactions to ensure proper posting • Helped set up a new system implementation for company wide use The company has currently raised more than 70 million dollars to help kids do what they love. The environment at Double Good provides each employee an opportunity to grow as a professional. Currently, Double Good operates on a full autonomy structure allowing employees to manage themselves. Beyond helping the company, you are provided an opportunity to help kids do what they love. Show less
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CNA Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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May 2017 - Feb 2018
Greater Chicago Area • Accurately providing 50 to 60 deliverables every month close • Efficiently completing 120 account reconciliations while researching discrepancies every month close • Maintaining communications and booking necessary entries for two subsidiaries – North Rock and CNA National • Recording warranty claims by CNA-National while reconciling amounts paid • Facilitating transactions made by North Rock to other CNA subsidiary companies
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Caterpillar Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Accounting Intern - Advanced Component Systems Division
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Peoria, Illinois Area Assisted in monthly closing process by analyzing reconciliations and preparing journal entries Provided a weekly cost monitor for operations use Facilitated a monthly cash forecast Created a template to streamline the RBM process Recorded daily factory hours for company wide use Managed the Safety Store which grossed approx., $4K in monthly sales Worked with factory to determine inventory ownership Demonstrated effective communication with upper management
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SAP Fieldglass
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Germany
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Software Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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Expense Analyst Intern
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May 2015 - Jan 2016
Greater Chicago Area Thru the summer program I managed 70 percent of the account payable duties and provided extensive expense analysis. Also, processed Concur payments and approximately 10 million dollars in monthly receivables. I also completed about 200 out going bank transactions monthly, while assisting in the month end bank reconciliation. Audited company credit cards prior to the merger with SAP. Managed 3 different cell phone plans while allocating the charges to specific departments. Helped plan the 2016… Show more Thru the summer program I managed 70 percent of the account payable duties and provided extensive expense analysis. Also, processed Concur payments and approximately 10 million dollars in monthly receivables. I also completed about 200 out going bank transactions monthly, while assisting in the month end bank reconciliation. Audited company credit cards prior to the merger with SAP. Managed 3 different cell phone plans while allocating the charges to specific departments. Helped plan the 2016 monthly budgets. Diligent work for the acquisition by SAP Show less
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Walker Bros. The Original Pancake House
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server/ Server Trainer/ Host
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
Arlington Heights, Illinois 5 years of customer service experience in 160+ seat restaurant Demonstrated leadership by training floor staff and new hires Frequently recognized for achieving highest sales among floor staff Reliably processed large volume of restaurant transactions Proactive in anticipating needs of customers Built relationships with coworkers through effective communication and strong team work skills Consistently praised by diverse clientele for being courteous and attentive
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My Wealth Wisdom
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Insurance Specialist/Sales Intern
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Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
Greater Chicago Area Recognized as corporation’s youngest insurance specialist and also acknowledged as one of top 5 salesmen in first six months of employment Helped clients reach their financial goals for retirement planning and repayment of college tuition State licensed to sell life, property, and health insurance Obtained $8,000 in sales of life, disability income, and long-term care insurance plans Educated and trained in successful sales technique by company's top producers
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Education
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting -
Northeastern Illinois University
General education -
Adali E. Stevenson High School
High School Diploma