Beverly Rusz
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Talented and motivated professional in search of a leadership role with a dynamic company. With over thirty years of professional accounting experience, including over nine as a manager, I am open to a wide variety of growth opportunities in which I can be both hands on and manage a staff if needed. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping and tracking. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Management Marketing
Northbrook, IL
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Senior Staff Account
Luminex, Kelly
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Input New Leases R.E
- Taxes – Reconcile Annually Review GL monthly for Corporate and Properties Re-Billing – MMSI and Craig Steven Credit Cards Commissions Construction Payouts Collections Management Fees Bank Deposits View Bank Accounts Accounts Receivable-Corporate and Properties Year End for Accountants – Corporate Back up for Accounts Payable Five-day notices to Tenants Legal documents to Lawyer
- Nanosphere, Bank reconciliations, journal entries, months end closing
- Daily Cash Sheet
- ACH, Check Processing for bank, Credit Cards
- Collection, Shipment holds, applying cash daily, also A/P backup
- Inventory
- Everything I am asked to help with I do for Accounting
- Accounting Department will be moving to Austin, Texas
Accounts Receivable
Saf-T-Gard
Northbrook, IL
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Human Resources, personal reviews, , Accounts Payable, Collection, Bank Statement, Credit Cards
Accounting Manager
Axiom Properties
, IL
04.2007 - 09.2016
- Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, record journal entries, complete month and year end closing, and prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Prepare weekly Cash Sheets for 22 Properties
- Opened all bank accounts, managed all the accounts including NSF, ACH, Wire Transfer and Credit Cards, Bank Draws
- Successfully manage 3 employees covering the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, also managed 1 employee at front desk
- Worked directly with 22 property managers, 4 Regional Managers
- Completed monthly projects on or before deadlines
- Key Contributions:
- Designed a letter for each property to have tenants sign if they were going to go on a payment plan
- Put in place weekly meetings for communication on what is going on with the company
- It was a Q&A for the employees.
Assistant Controller/Human Resources Manager
Christiana Industries
Vernon Hills, IL
09.2003 - 04.2007
- Successfully managed 3 employees covering the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger
- Prepared monthly and the annually financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Handle Cash Receipts, Wire Transfers
- Assist in Operational Budgets
- Prepared Sales Tax Quarterly
- Payroll, wrote company policy regarding Equal Employment opportunities, Compensation, and employee benefits Developed excellent external financial relationships (e.g., vendors, customers, clients, banks).
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Optics Planet
Northbrook, IL
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILSkills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Proficient with:
- Microsoft office suite, Excel
- Great Plains, Yardi, Peachtree, Misys, QuickBooks, Timberline and MyInvoice
- Credit and Collections
- Variance Reconciling
- Cash Application
- Weekly Payroll
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Optics Planet
04.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Accountant
Management Marketing
06.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Staff Account
Luminex, Kelly
11.2016 - 06.2017
Accounts Receivable
Saf-T-Gard
09.2016 - 11.2016
Accounting Manager
Axiom Properties
04.2007 - 09.2016
Assistant Controller/Human Resources Manager
Christiana Industries
09.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Oakton Community College
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