Nijal Patel
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
*****.*****@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in accounting that utilizes the accounting skills, education, strategic thinking
and leadership abilities that shall enable me to consistently exceed earnings, accounting &
communication goals.
EXPERIENCE:
Yogi Consultant, Schaumburg, IL. Accountant; Apr’10 to Apr’11
Bookkeeping – account receivables, payables, cash receipts
Account reconciliations
Payroll for multiple clients
Handle customer service relationship with clients and provide timely accounting
reports
Filing paperwork for business associates
Liberty Tax Service, Detroit, MI. Tax Preparer; Jan’07 to Apr’07
Prepared individual taxes for customers
Assisted professional tax preparers with company taxes
Handled & filed paperwork
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Student Inventory Manager and Cashier; Sept’05 to Dec’06
Food Court:
Prepared daily and weekly inventory of food items
Performed daily cash closing and maintained cash registers
Managed refreshments counter and increased sales in lunch & snack hours
EDUCATION :
Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting, Roosevelt University, Illinois. April 2011
CAPABILITIES:
Proficient with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks
Sound understanding of general accounting principles
Good oral, written communication skills and team working
Flexible in understanding new concepts
Proficient in handling diverse tasks all together
REFERENCE: Available upon request.