JIANPING ZHANG
**** *********** **** ***.***, Bronx, NY 10461
Phone:718-***-**** E-mail:***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Table) and Word
. Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and extensive accounting experience in
different working environments
. Successfully passed all four sections of the CPA examination November
2008
. Detail oriented and quick learner
. Bilingual: English and Chinese (Mandarin)
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
Internship at Constantin Associates, LLP, New York, NY 08/2010
to 03/2011
. Prepared journal entries and payroll reports, reconciled revenue
accounts, entered cash receipts and disbursements, and created
invoices and financial report
. Assisted in establishing tax information system and filed individual
and corporation tax returns by ATX
. Demonstrated strong motivation, initiative, problem solving skills and
ability to work independently
Tax preparer at Bloom CPA, PLLC, New York, NY 03-04/2009; 02-
03/2010
. Prepared individual and partnership tax returns by TaxPro system
. Demonstrated the ability to quickly master new systems and processes
Accounting Assistant at TMI Trading Co., Brooklyn, NY 12/2009
to 01/2010
. Performed accounts receivable functions including: review A/R aging
report to identify past due accounts; make collection calls and follow
up; assist in preparing monthly A/R statements; verify A/R Accounts
and file invoices
. Performed accounts payable functions including: record daily invoices;
generate weekly checks and prepare them for mailing; create monthly
credit card activity report using Excel; input petty cash in
QuickBooks
. Performed reconciliation of bank and credit card statement
. Assisted accounting staff with photocopies, filing, faxes and other
various duties
. Reduced time required to collect payment by 50%
Internship at MetSchools, Inc., New York, NY
06/2007 to 08/2007
. Developed with CFO a final Chart of Accounts for eight schools by
Excel; compiled, retrieved, and summarized accounting information
by QuickBooks and Excel for several analyses including cash analysis;
assisted with budget process
. Eliminated duplication of Accounts and reduced monthly processing
time.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Baruch VITA Program, New York, NY
02/2009-04/2009
. Prepared individual tax returns for low income taxpayer
. Successfully completed the program and obtained IRS certificate
EDUCATION
. M.S. in Accountancy (2008)-Baruch College of CUNY, New York, NY
. M.S. in Computer Science (2003)-Lehman College of CUNY, New York, NY
. B.A. in Finance(1996)-Shanghai University of Finance and Economics,
China