Resume for Alexandra Gan

Alexandra Gan Resume

5500 N Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-583-4050
[email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Success-driven and motivated professional, with more than 15 years experience in financial control, bookkeeping and office administration. Possesses excellent time management,
organizational and communication skills, including sensitivity to confidential information. Self-motivated and capable of learning any task quickly with particular attention to detail.
A catalyst for operational change and enhancement, and committed to delivering excellent service.

OBJECTIVES & GOALS

Completion of Bachelors Degree in Accounting at Northeastern University.
Short term - Upon receiving my degree, I wish to acquire a position in the Finance Department for the company in which I am currently employed
Long term - Complete a Masters Degree in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Glenbrook High Schools Northfield Township High School District 225 – Glenview, IL Accounting Assistant, 2/14/2008-Current
Major accomplishments :

Authored Business Office Accounting portal, which consists of over 20 subsections, to effectively communicate Business Office procedures and requirements.
Update as needed with revised forms. Continue to improve portal by adding useful pages.
Implementation of processes and procedures with regard to certificates of insurance
Currently piloting an insurance program, aimed at reviewing documents submitted to District Office, in relation to facility rental and vendor contracts

Accounting responsibilities :

Audit all paperwork in accordance with Board polices
Issue weekly payments to vendors and reimbursements to employees/parents
Process scholarship payments and award letters
Prepare donation letters, tax forms and information for monthly board meetings
Serve as back up to Vendor Accounts Payable & Office Manager positions

Purchasing Card responsibilities :

Oversee district wide purchasing card program for over 90 cards
Provide training, direction and feedback to ensure proper implementation of procedures
Review accounting problems relating to check runs, balancing and reconciliation
Maintain online access for all cards
Create and maintain policy documents

Liability Insurance responsibilities :

Evaluate certificates of insurance and endorsements submitted to District 225 with reference to facility rentals, student transportation and vendors
Provide direction and feedback to District employees regarding matters that pose a liability to the District
Correspond with District insurance consultant as required on liability and contractual concerns
Issue certificates of insurance on behalf of District 225

EDUCATION

Degree Attained	Institution	Location	Year Completed
Bachelors Degree (in progress) Accounting	Northeastern University	Chicago, IL	(2018)
Associate Degree - Associate in Arts	Oakton Community College	Des Plaines,IL	(2014)

INTEREST/SKILLS

Fluent in English
Fluent in Russian
Baking and cake decorating via Pintrest, photo scrapbooking, volunteering

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Available upon request

Created and maintained by Alexandra Gan - Last revision April 11, 2016

Alexandra Gan Resume

5500 N Saint Louis AvenueChicago, IL 60625773-583-4050[email protected]

5500 N Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-583-4050
[email protected]