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John Doe

Summary

  • Licensed CPA with 5+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting. Expertise in GAAP compliance, tax preparation, and financial analysis. Successfully managed accounts for clients with combined annual revenue of $50M+. Strong background in audit preparation and financial software implementation. Demonstrated ability to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy.

Experience

  • Senior Accountant

    Deloitte

    June 2021 - Present, New York, NY

    • Manage financial reporting and analysis for clients with revenues of $20M-$100M

    • Lead team of 4 staff accountants in audit preparation and tax compliance

    • Implemented automated reconciliation system reducing processing time by 40%

    • Provide strategic tax planning saving clients average of $200K annually

  • Staff Accountant

    PricewaterhouseCoopers

    March 2019 - May 2021, New York, NY

    • Prepared monthly financial statements and analysis for 15+ clients

    • Conducted internal audits and developed risk assessment procedures

    • Managed accounts payable/receivable with 99.9% accuracy

    • Assisted in tax return preparation for corporate clients

  • Junior Accountant

    Ernst & Young

    June 2017 - February 2019, New York, NY

    • Assisted in monthly close process and financial reporting

    • Reconciled bank statements and maintained general ledger

    • Supported audit teams during quarterly and annual audits

    • Developed Excel macros improving reporting efficiency by 25%

Education

  • Master of Science in Accounting

    New York University • New York, NY • August 2016 - May 2017 • 3.9 GPA

    • Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Advanced Tax Research Award

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting

    Minor in Finance • Fordham University • New York, NY • September 2012 - May 2016 • 3.8 GPA

    • Summa Cum Laude

    • Accounting Student Association President

    • Dean's List: All Semesters

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    New York State Board of Accountancy • 2025

    • Licensed CPA in New York State.

  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

    Institute of Management Accountants • 2024

    • Advanced certification in management accounting.

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor

    Intuit • 2024

    • Expert-level certification in QuickBooks.

Involvement

  • Member

    American Institute of CPAs • June 2017 - Present

    • Participate in continuing education programs

    • Attend professional development workshops

  • Volunteer

    VITA Tax Assistance Program • January 2019 - Present

    • Provide free tax preparation services for low-income individuals

    • Conduct financial literacy workshops in the community

Details

john.doe@gmail.com+1 212 555 3456
New York, New York, USA
in/johndoe/

Skills

  • Financial Reporting

  • Tax Preparation

  • GAAP Compliance

  • Audit Preparation

  • QuickBooks

  • SAP

  • Financial Analysis

  • Excel/VBA

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