Elaine Shi (Xiaochen)

Elaine (Xiaochen) Shi is a Senior Accountant at Encyclopaedia Britannica since March 2022, bringing a robust background in accounting from previous roles including Accountant at Akuo Energy from January 2017 to March 2022, where responsibilities included preparing financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP and managing month-end close duties for multiple accounts. Prior to that, Elaine contributed as an Accountant at New World Van Lines from March 2015 to December 2016, focusing on monthly close processes and financial reporting. Early career experiences include internships at Organizing for Action and The Aparecio Foundation, in addition to volunteer work as a Tax Preparer for the Center for Economic Progress. Elaine holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Loyola University Chicago, completed in 2014.