Shawn Chacko

Accounting professional with experience in high-volume payment processing, reconciliations, and financial record management. Skilled in identifying discrepancies, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting audit processes. Proficient in Excel and accounting systems with a strong focus on efficiency and compliance.

Accounting Associate - Blitt and Gaines, PC

(2025-09 - 2026-05)

• Process and reconcile high-volume daily payments, ensuring accurate transaction recording and deposit tracking
• Post payments to debtor accounts and resolve unposted transactions (PIF, SIF, NSF) to maintain accurate ledgers
• Perform daily trust account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Conduct account audits and prepare correspondence for exception items to support compliance and reporting accuracy
• Issued refund checks for settlement overpayments.

Administrative Project Support - Connect Search LLC - Chicago, IL

(2024-05 - 2025-08)

• Managed high-volume workflows with strong attention to detail, consistently meeting deadlines
• Processed and organized large document batches, ensuring accuracy and proper sequencing
• Maintained tracking records and supported operational efficiency through accurate data handling

Intern - Tolv Tax and Business Solutions - Des Plaines, IL

(2020-04 - 2024-04)

• Entered, validated, and analyzed financial data using Excel to ensure accuracy
• Built and formatted spreadsheets for reporting and data visualization
• Used pivot tables and charts to summarize financial data and support decision-making

Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Temple University