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Successful and detail-oriented Accounting Professional with 6 years of experience in various industries and additional expertise in tax preparation

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting with a Master of Accounting and Financial Management Degree and eligible to sit for the CPA exam
Extensive experience in federal, state, multi-state and local tax preparation, filing, research and information gathering for individuals and businesses
Fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish with excellent customer relation skills and accuracy abilities
Able to meet deadlines in fast paced environments, working independently or as an integral member of effective teams
Skilled in supervision, training and mentoring of others and leading of efficient teams for reaching business objectives

Professional Experience

Tax accountant / bookkeeper September 2006 - December 2009
Confidential, Chicago, IL

Company providing personal tax, accounting, and financial planning services to mid-to-large size companies in the Chicago area

Prepare federal, state and local tax returns and supporting work papers including forms 1120, 1065,1040, 1041 and 5472 as well as estimated tax payment, extension request filing and general bookkeeping
Process taxes and accounting for clients within many differing industries such as real estate, unions, manufacturing and consulting
Identify, gather and review data to properly satisfy tax compliance requirements including conducting federal and state research from varying sources
Respond to IRS and state tax notices to resolve issues and meet filing deadlines for federal, state, multi-state and local taxes as well as investigate and solve technical tax and accounting discrepancies
Perform all accounting functions including journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, payroll , payroll deductions, check generation, petty cash, deposits, bank reconciliation and trial balance
Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearend payroll and sales tax forms in addition to training and supervising tax season interns including preparation of training and practice materials
Saved time and reduced errors by creating and implementing a tracking system for payroll data in addition to being directly responsible for retention of a major client and earning consistent top management reviews

Auditor I January 2006 - September 2006
Confidential, Chicago, IL

Company providing auditing services to area hospitals through contract with Well Point Company

Served as an audit team member in the Audit and Reimbursement Department assisting with field audits located in Chicago area hospitals including financial transactions and account entries

Customer Service Representative II August 2003 - November 2005
Confidential, Chicago, IL

Banking institution offering a wide array ofcommercial andpersonal banking products and services as well as trust, private banking and investments

Supervised staff of 12 employees including over-ride authority, unusual or difficult issue resolution, vault operations, ATM preparation and balancing, mentoring new tellers and opening new accounts
Awarded company stock for the sale of the most bank accounts in the bank and chosen to be the learning coach for new employees after bank merger
Branch earned award for being first in customer service and selling the most new accounts

Education And Training

Bachelor of Science / Business Administration, accounting
Master of Accounting and Financial Management

Additional training and skills

H&R Block Tax Preparation Courses
Proficient in e-Forms, InSource, GoRS, PCT/DCT/PFT, Microsoft Office Suite, Turbo Tax and Internet
Working knowledge of Great Plains, Microsoft Access, CCH Research Tools, QuickBooks, Sage Accpac
Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish and English

Professional associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (AICPA), Member

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