1. Amanda Knitter
amandaknitter@icloud.com ~ 484-515-6306 ~ Bangor, Pa
Summary of Qualifications
Looking for part time / full time work from home position on 1099 or W-2 basis
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Opera, UltraTax CS, WinFiler Plus, and QuickBooks
Experience with auditing, computing taxes, managing employees, teaching, and running a small business
Designed an entire year of educational curriculum for Sunday School class, organized Vacation Bible School
Education
Graduated May 2015 with Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration, law minor
Organizations: Accounting Club, Investment Club (Secretary), Phi Beta Lambda, and Colleges Against Cancer
Business Experience
Amanda’s Educational Sitters ~ Present
Owner
Developed more efficient and effective time management skills, coordinated schedule between many clients
Included services: babysitting (nanny), tutoring, and house cleaning for children anywhere from infant to 12
Employed and managed educational sitters: early childhood education majors/nannies– 5-10 years’ experience
Taught children fundamentals of speaking comprehension, identifying letters, reading, sign language, basics of
Spanish language,improved motor skills, enhanced mathematics skills, and following directions
Commended for unlimited patients with all problems whether with the children or in anotherdilemma
Impressed clients with knowledge of teaching, which will help me develop valuable management skills
Accounting Internship Experience
Parks and Company Accounting Firm, Palmyra, PA ~ Spring 2013 and 2015
Tax/Accounting Intern
Bookkeeping on Quickbooks, entered business transactions,analyzed reports,utilized data for tax returns
Computed taxes using UltraTax, completed payroll taxes and 1099 forms for clients in the WinFiler system
Completed the following returns: individual 1040, gift return 709, estate return 1041, trusts,and partnerships
Encountered most aspects of1040 form, gained excellent experience from skilled CPA’s
After finishing tax season:organized and compiled clients’ financial statements
Ramada Hotel, Essington, PA ~ Summer 2012
Night Auditing Intern
Audited revenue paperwork from the shuttle service, restaurant, and the hotel itself
Compiled four reports every day to be used in the Accounting Department and strengthened attention to detail
Solved customer problems, answered questions patiently,completed tasks underpressure efficiently
Demonstrated ability to work independently,learned computer software ‘Opera’ without instruction
Completed some of the end of the month reports in the Accounting Department
Commended for honesty,work ethic, personality, customer interaction, and a self-starter
Knitter’s Pools, Pen Argyl, PA ~ Winter 2012
Bookkeeper
Maintained personal and business accounts,verified, allocated, and posted transactions
Reconciled entries, balanced ledger, and prepared financial statements by compiling information from accounts
Contributed to financial decisions,analyzed future purchases and sales,and acquired decision making skills
Utilized accounting principles, maintained confidentiality, always commended for completing tasks efficiently
2. Volunteer Program
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Annville, PA ~ Spring 2013
Tax Preparer
Acquired interpersonal skills while meeting with clients to discuss taxreturns, answered tax related questions
Explained the returns to each client, clarified any problems or concerns,provided advice concerning next year
Completed individual tax returns from beginning to the end of the process,learned about tax credits
Returns included basic items along with a few sole proprietors, rental properties, and property tax rebates
Processed federal, state,and local taxes for each client
Leadership Experience
Weis Markets, PA ~ May 2011 to May 2012
Hot Foods Department Clerk (part time)
Integrated communication and teamwork skills to effectively run the night crew and completed all given tasks
Delivered professionalservice to all customers, solved problems effectively and efficiently
Trained new co-workers, performed food preparation duties,followed guidelines, organized customer orders
Motivated to complete more tasks then assigned,impressed many managers, acquired excellent leadership skills
Childcare Experience
St. James Learning Center (LutherCare), Lebanon, Pa ~ January 2014 to May 2014
Teacher’s Assistant
Followed laws and regulations for working with children on a daily basis: completed tasks efficiently
Enhanced overall patient skills and developed more sign language skills
Discovered how dealing with children's problems can help a person develop mentoring skills
Related my every day encounters with business situations and realized the joy that comes with teaching children