Aleksandra Akulova

3000 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone: 773-341-3999

Objective

Seeking a progressively challenging position in the field of accounting and management within a dynamic organization which allows the opportunity to demonstrate my bookkeeping, problem solving and leadership skills.

Employment History

07/07 – Present

Elite Moving and Storage

Office Manager/Senior Bookkeeper

Skokie, IL

Responsible for statistical data analysis of customers' accounts
Analyzing compliance reports and working with vendors who are not using the lowest cost factors consistently
Performing bookkeeping functions such as bank reconciliation, cash receipts entry using QuickBooks, Excel and Granot (specialized accounting software designed specifically for the moving industry)
Preparing contracts, certificates of insurance and documentation required by the department of transportation
Responding to inquiries pertaining to prospective relocation, pricing and insurance
Managing 30 employee payroll
Preparing detailed financial reports for CEO and other executives
Creating weekly Penske trips and trip reports
Processing new employees' applications, W-4 and I-9 forms

Education

Currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting -
Northeastern University - graduating in 2016

Associates in Arts - Oakton Community College, Skokie, IL 2014

Associates in Linguistics - Vilnius University, Lithuania, 2003

Skills/Competencies

Proficient in QuickBooks, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint	Strong leadership, communication, problems solving and decision making skills
Ability to supervise employees and work with all levels of management in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner	Solid understanding of administrative procedures based on over 8 years of experience
Ability to multitask and work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines and budget requirements	Self-starter, fast learner with demonstrated aspiration for knowledge and challenge
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, prioritizing tasks and complete them accurately and on time	Extreme attention to detail
Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality	Fluent in Russian and Lithuanian