Financial Operations & Reporting Assistant - University Bursar - University of Illinois - Chicago, IL
(2023-08 - 2026-05)
- Collected, validated, and reconciled financial data across 1,200+ accounts in the Illinois Debt Recovery Offset Portal, identifying anomalies and variances to maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records in compliance with institutional regulations.
- Maintained Excel models for Budget vs. Actual (BvA) variance analysis, extracting and reconciling financial data from multiple systems to support quarterly and annual reporting processes and improving departmental response time by 30%.
- Built and maintained audit-ready financial reports and documentation with trend analysis and data visualizations, monitoring regulatory compliance standards and enabling senior leadership to identify risks and optimize operational strategy.
General Office Assistant - UIC Reporting Subcommittee - Chicago, IL
(2023-08 - 2024-05)
- Monitored regulatory changes and ensured compliance of monthly financial reports and supporting documentation, reviewing for accuracy and consistency before presentation to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Led scheduling and coordinating 10 subgroup meetings, ensuring effective collaboration by creating concise agendas and facilitating open dialogue; established a 20% faster decision-making process within project teams.
- Updated content weekly on the organization's thriving email distribution platform, housing targeted messages for each department's needs, achieving an average open rate exceeding industry standards at about 45%.
Math Peer Learning Assistant - Math and Science Learning Center - Chicago, IL
(2023-08 - 2024-05)
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring focused on problem-solving, data interpretation, and analytical accuracy, improving student comprehension and exam performance.
- Led structured review sessions on complex math topics, improving student comprehension and exam performance.
- Collaborated with Math faculty to align tutoring support with course curriculum and reinforce analytical skills
Accounting Intern - Huy Kien Trading Company - Vietnam
(2024-05 - 2024-07)
- Collected, validated, and reconciled financial data related to intercompany transactions for cross-border fuel transportation, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and applicable local requirements while improving audit accuracy by 35%.
- Analyzed intercompany margins and cost data across storage fee and logistics transactions, identifying variances and anomalies that reduced monthly costs by $15k while ensuring full compliance with applicable international trade and tax regulations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders including logistics teams, vendors, and customs authorities to investigate and resolve inconsistencies in financial documentation, ensuring actual practices aligned with approved compliance policies.
Head Finance - Vietnamese International Student Association - Chicago, IL
(2024-09 - 2026-05)
- Managed and reconciled a $5,000 organizational budget with 100% policy compliance and transparent reporting.
- Planned and executed 3 fundraising campaigns, raising $2,000+ to fund student cultural and engagement events.
- Directed financial reporting processes, improving accuracy and accountability across the executive team.
