TAHREEM KHALID
***********@*****.*** **** Forestwood Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024 770-***-****
EDUCATION
Mercer University, Stetson School of Business and Economics Atlanta, GA
Master of Accountancy July 2013
GPA: 3.90/4.00
The University of Georgia, Terry College of Business Athens, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business May 2012
Area of Emphasis in Accounting
Minor: Spanish
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
Krishnan & Company, CPAs November 2011 – July 2012
Payroll and Sales Tax Associate Norcross, GA
● Processed weekly, biweekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls and provided all payroll-related taxes to clients using 1099 software
● Calculated and submitted payroll taxes through EFTPS software and GTC website
● Submitted direct deposits for client company employees through Paysoft software
● Independently responsible for all payroll-related tasks for 50+ client companies and training/supervision of new employees
Georgia Federal Credit Union January 2011 – April 2011
Tax Return Preparer Athens, GA
● Attended 2-week IRS-adopted VITA Link and Learn training program
● Achieved Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced VITA Certification
● Prepared Form 1040 and all accompanying schedules for 30+ clients along with state returns using TaxWise software
● Provided financial planning consultation to clients
Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. August 2009 – December 2010
Treasurer Athens, GA
● Solely responsible for balancing bank accounts and budgeting for philanthropic, social, and academic programs
● Collected semesterly national and chapter dues from all chapter members
● Worked with sorority members to develop payment plans when needed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gwinnett Accounting and Tax May 2011 – June 2011
Office Assistant Duluth, GA
● Gained strong communication and marketing skills by recruiting clients and looked up SIC codes to purchase potential client lists
Aramark Concession Stands August 2008 – December 2010
Cashier Athens, GA
● Gained cash handling experience through working at UGA baseball and football games on an on-call basis
● Gained multitasking skills while ensuring that refreshments were in stock while taking payments for purchases
Forever 21 Retailer June 2008 – August 2008
Sales Associate Duluth, GA
● Gained customer service skills by assisting with general store merchandise while restocking and maintaining upkeep
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament August 2007 – Present
Youth Group Coach/Judge
● Judged debate competitions during the tournament on the regional and national levels
● Chaperoned and coached youth group of 20+ members to compete against various national teams
Multicultural Greek Council August 2008 – May 2011
Constitution Committee Member
● Developed the constitution and bylaws of the Multicultural Greek Council at the University of Georgia
Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. January 2009 – December 2010
National Council Representative
● Represented UGA Chapter on the national level
● Conducted judicial review of allegations and infractions committed against the standards of the organization
● Reviewed suggestions for improvement to the national constitution
Fundraising Chair August 2008 – May 2009
● Organized various fundraising events on UGA campus and raised over $1,000 in one academic year
● Prepared paperwork for university approval of each event and delegated and supervised tasks in all areas of each fundraiser
Muslim Students Association August 2008 – May 2009
Activities Coordinator
● Organized and publicized on-campus Islamic awareness events
Community Service, Athens, GA August 2007 – December 2011
● Boys and Girls Club: Tutored elementary-school level children
● St. Mary’s Hospital: Volunteered for holiday celebrations, prepared greeting cards for distribution to long-term patients
● Relay for Life: Raised money and participated in annual event
● Athens Homeless Shelter: Prepared and served meals to homeless
LANGUAGE SKILLS
● Hindi/Urdu – Native Speaker ● Spanish – Conversational knowledge