Amy DeRusha
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Summary
Because I grew up in a family business, I have a strong belief in the importance of customer service and in working hard. As I begin my new career I am looking for an employer who shares these same values. I hope to find a company where I can grow my accounting skills and be a reliable asset for years to come.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE- ACCOUNTING 2019 BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
With Honors Overall GPA 3.69
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1996 BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
Emphasis in Management with Honors. Overall GPA 3.55
ASSOCIATES DEGREE-MATHEMATICS 1996 BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
Emphasis in Applied Technical Mathematics. Overall Mathematics GPA 3.67
Core Skills
Quick to grasp accounting processes
Experienced in WorkDay, SAI, JDE, SAP, OnBase, Word and Excel
Intelligent with a strong drive to maintain a high level of quality
Focused and highly organized
Experienced with Auditing, Receivable and Payables
Customer orientated
Excellent Analytic Problem Solving skills
Initiative to work independently or as a team member
Self-disciplined and eager to learn
Reliable
PAYROLL COORDINATOR VERA BRADLEY OCTOBER 2018-PRESENT
Conduct internal audits. Responsible for managing upgrading and training of the payroll timekeeping system. Assist in all aspects of a multi-company and multi-state payroll process, including but not limited to assisting with all filings, compliance and registrations. Perform monthly payroll related account reconciliations.
MARKETING ASSISTANT OMNISOURCE JANUARY 2016-SEPTEMBER 2017
Worked closely with commodity traders to oversee every aspect of contracts from origination to final pricing. Assisted in preparation of Buying Guides and End of Month pricing. Prepared and submitted bids. Monitored foreign export contracts, hedging and pricing material as directed. Answered phones and assisted customers. Processed OnBase partials. Auditing. Oversaw Cash Application and Accounts Payable related to my contracts. Filed contracts. Assisted others in the non-ferrous department as needed. Accomplishments: Stream lined Cash Application for a complex foreign account. Discovered a costly tax error on a foreign account.
BUSINESS OWNER -OPERATOR LITTLE LAMBS’ CHILDCARE CENTER MARCH 2003-OCTOBER 2015
Increased cash flow 275% over 10 years. Operated every aspect of a successful business. Duties included all accounting, filing tax returns, scheduling, grant writing, maintenance and compliance with county, state and federal regulations. Actively volunteered services and was a Crisis Nursery. Accomplishment: Achieved highest possible childcare rating awarded by the State of Minnesota. Secured large grant which allowed many clients to receive services free of charge.