I’m looking to grow my knowledge in finance and accounting

Deijah User
@deijahuser
Finance graduate and tax preparer who filed ~300 individual returns and reconciled daily client accounts in JD Edwards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Dispatcher
United Ground Express
Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)
Coordinate assignments and work orders in AVTECH dispatch software and lead floor operations, including break scheduling and coverage, while maintaining FAA, TSA, and airline compliance.
Real Estate Agent
Realty of America
May 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Closed over $1.5 million in real estate transactions and prepared client-facing financial reports. Analyzed properties for cash flow, ROI, and market performance using MLS data.
Accounting Specialist – Treasury
Integrated Merchandising Solutions
Apr 2026 - Aug 2026 (4 months)
Reconciled billing accounts for approximately 40 clients daily using JD Edwards and advanced Excel, and updated cash and collections reports. Partnered with the billing team to resolve discrepancies and prepared client account statements.
Tax Preparer (Seasonal)
Frimon Simon & Co.
Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 (3 months)
Prepared approximately 300 individual tax returns in Lacerte during peak season, including K-1s and Schedules C, D, E, and F. Reviewed financial statements to resolve discrepancies and explained outcomes to clients.
Real Estate Agent
Structure Realty LLC
Mar 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Closed over $1.5 million in real estate transactions and prepared financial reports for clients. Analyzed investment properties and negotiated terms that reached agreement on over 90% of transactions.
Volunteer Tax Preparer
Northeastern Illinois University
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Analyzed W-2s, 1099s, and deductions to identify tax-saving opportunities and forecast liabilities or refunds. Prepared and filed federal and state returns in IRS-certified software and supervised student volunteers.
Ranked #1 sales consultant month after month, using dashboard and trend data to refine recommendations and processing transactions without error.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBM
Excel Basics for Data Analysis, Data Analysis
Completed the Excel Basics for Data Analysis certification from IBM in July 2026.
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Finance, Finance
Grade: 3.7
Bachelor of Finance degree from Northeastern Illinois University, completed in December 2025 with a GPA of 3.7.
Wilbur Wright College
Associate in Arts, Arts
Associate in Arts degree from Wilbur Wright College, completed in December 2021.
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