Victoria Cerfus

vcerfus@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a full-time opportunity in the consulting industry that will utilize and further develop my analytical, communication, and
customer service skills gained from my previous work and educational experiences.
Education
DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business - Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting
Minor: Economics
CPA Eligible: July 2016

Expected Graduation - July 2016

Coursework:
Tax Treatments of Corporations and Partnerships
Covered the tax aspects of corporations and partnerships including operations, formations, as well as ethics in tax practice
Advanced Financial Accounting
Developed an understanding of accounting for multi-corporate entities and acquisitions, accounting for state and local
governments, accounting for non-profit organizations, foreign operations, partnership accounting and segment reporting
Law and Economics
Gained an understanding of businesses and government interactions by surveying the economic and legal aspects of this
relationship
Other Relevant Courses
Audit I, Audit II, Managerial Accounting, Business Calculus I and II, Business Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Professional Experience
Accounting Internship
April 2016 - Present
Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
Facilitating the process change of how expense reports are treated from an accounting standpoint
Analyzing marketing data of nursing school students based on degree, financial aid levels and tuition amounts in order to
forecast future enrollment trends for budgeting purposes
Accounting Internship
June 2014 - August 2014
Briggs & Stratton, Wauwatosa, WI
Prepared financial reports daily, weekly and monthly which included information on sales, inventory, and production
Learned and worked with SAP software to manage business operations
Researched multiple competitors capital information as well as historical performance data and compiled into reports
Financial Analyst Internship
Briggs & Stratton, Wauwatosa, WI
June 2013 - August 2013
Processed third-party invoices for special shipments overseas to Briggs & Stratton customers
Edited annual 10-K reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with the SEC
Performed monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts, including reconciliation of deposits with accounts
Worked with external auditors providing audit work papers and requested supporting documentation
Additional Experience
Server
September 2013 - Present
Parlor Pizza Bar, Trump Terrace, Rockit Bar and Grill, Berghoff; Chicago, IL
Three years of customer service experience in Chicagos restaurant industry to assist in funding college degree at DePaul
University
Learned to handle multiple issues in a high stress environment while providing my customers with excellent service
Refined time-management skills by inputting orders for 10-plus tables simultaneously so all customers were satisfied with
their dining experience
School Activities
Tax Club DePaul University
Attended informative lectures and seminars with informed individuals from Public Accounting, Private Industry,
Government and the University staff
Participated in organized office visits to various firms in the Chicago area allowing me to experience the industry, network
with professionals and develop an understanding of firm culture