yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                6692 selfridge street, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                                  xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

objective

public accounting professional eager to contribute expertise in financial control, auditing, financial statements and reconciliations toward supporting the employer in meeting business goals.

 

career profile

ø  ms degree in accountancy and ba degree in english literature and language.

ø  financial statement, bank reconciliation and tax preparation experience.

ø  adept in all facets of the accounting and auditing function as well as gaap.

ø  knowledgeable in a/r, a/p, fixed asset roll-forward and accrued expenses.

ø  skilled in administering alternative procedures, deferred rents, notes payable and unrecorded liabilities.

ø  well-versed in preparation of corporate tax returns.

ø  effectively oversee capital leases, retained earnings, sales/expense testing and common stock.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  fluent in english and chinese.

ø  permanent resident.

professional certifications

certified public accountant #102167, state of new york. passed four parts on first attempt.

technology skills

ms office suite, gosystem, caseware, quickbooks, peachtree, fasttax

professional experience

barclais cpa, llc, new york, ny                                                                                                2008 - present

associate ii

       audit middle-market clients in manufacturing, wholesale and packaging industries.

       test major sections of corporate financial statements, including bank cash reconciliation, fixed assets roll-forward, prepaid, intangibles, deposits, accounts payable, accrued expenses and unrecorded liabilities.

       manage confirmation procedures and documentation.

       prepare summary review memoranda, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.

       file form 1120 for corporate clients, post journal entries m1/m3, compute tax expenses and reconcile fixed assets.

       close monthly, quarterly and yearly client books, reconcile account balances and analyze accounts.

       enter bills, pay checks and create invoices.

 

johnson controls, shanghai, china                                                                                                  2002 - 2005

executive assistant to director of operations, asia-pacific

 

johnson & johnson china, shanghai, china                                                                                     2001 - 2002

executive assistant to director of china technical center

education

baruch college zicklin school of business, new york, ny

master of science, accountancy 2008, 3.77 gpa

 

fudan university, shanghai, china

bachelor of arts, english literature and language 1999

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                 6692 selfridge street #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

                                                                                                                                                  xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a public accountancy capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a master s degree in accounting and strong experience in all facets of gaap with skills in auditing, accounting, reconciliation, a/r, a/p and documentation experience. to complement this background, i possess project management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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