Auditing ~ Tax Accounting ~ Public Accounting

 

Ø  Recent graduate with Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting; preparing for CPA exam

Ø  Practical accounting experience as Staff Accountant responsible for Federal, Individual, Corporate, S-Corp, and Partnership tax returns, with client annual gross revenues ranging from $3M to $10M, as well as State Franchise Tax reporting; well-versed in Federal tax law/issues

Ø  Skilled in compiling and preparing financial statements in compliance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) rules

Ø  Effectively interface with clients and vendors to address and resolve financial/accounting issues

Ø  Dynamic prioritization, organization and project management skills; efficient and quality-focused

Ø  Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and CCH Software

Ø  Bilingual:  English and Vietnamese

Staff Accountant, Shilson, Goldberg, Cheung & Associates, LLP-Houston, TX             2008 - Present

  Proficiently prepare detailed Federal, Individual, Corporate, S-Corp, and Partnership tax returns, as well as State Franchise Tax reports; conduct thorough research on varied Federal taxation issues for quality control and regulatory compliance

  Efficiently compile and prepare PCAOB-compliant financial statements; actively contact and consult with clients to clarify and generate critical information as well as to address and resolve any problematic issues

 

Accounting Intern, MRE Consulting, Ltd., Houston, Texas                                                 2007 - 2008

  Demonstrated solid understanding of broad-scope accounting practices and principles in effectively managing all general accounts payable functions; maintained vendor files, reviewed and processed invoices and promptly addressed all vendor discrepancies and inquiries

  Oversaw business expenses of over 120 employees and contractors and processed semi-monthly expense reimbursement and payable checks

  Effectively prepared and processed accounts payable batches for ACH transactions

 

CPA Exam Prep Courses, Houston Community College; in progress

BBA, Accounting, C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston-Houston, TX; December 2008

  Dean s List; Spring 2008, Spring 2005, Fall 2006

  Scholarship Recipient, Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; 2004-2008

  2^nd Place Winner, 2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers xTAX Campus Competition

  Member, Accounting Society; Spring 2006-Fall 2008

Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House  ~ Volunteer, Texas Children s Hospital

Member, Houston Striders ~ Member, Houston Area Road Runners Association