Vivian Yan Lin

**** ***** ******, ** ( Ames, Iowa 50010 515-***-**** (

abjpks@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Profile

Skilled and motivated emerging professional, leveraging advanced accounting

education, solid practical experience, and detail-orientation to excel as

an Accountant.

> Strong analytical skills; excel at preparing journal entries,

reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and managing databases,

ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

> Dynamic interpersonal strengths and proven ability to communicate

effectively with team members and customers; bilingual in English and

Chinese.

> Demonstrated time-management skills; able to multitask and excel in

fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

> Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint),

CMOM, JUMP, and SQL.

> Participated in range of activities, including Graduate Representative

for Business and Finance Advisory Committee, Volunteer Accounting

Tutor, and Beta Alpha Psi; received International Incentive

Scholarship.

Education

Master of Accounting (2010, GPA: 3.75), Bachelor of Science, Accounting

(2007, GPA: 3.77) . Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Bachelor of Arts, History (2003) . East China Normal University, Shanghai,

China

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (anticipated 2010 / Passed: FAR, BEC, and

REG)

Professional Experience

FCSTONE COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT, Des Moines, IA

Trading Assistant, 2008

Managed commodity orders in multiple exchanges. Communicated with

prospective customers to evaluate needs and present services. Conducted

closing balancing for orders ranging from $500,000 to $2M. Compiled price

data and market-to-market evaluations, reporting to clients and management.

Translated daily commodity reports for Chinese customers. Maintained

spreadsheets and databases.

STORY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, Nevada, IA

Volunteer Accountant, 2007

Managed journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts. Conducted

transaction audit substantive test on cash disbursements and receipts.

Reconciled bank accounts. Maintained files for patient admissions and

insurance files.

GUANGAN SHIYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, Si Chuan, China

History Teacher, 2003

Planned curriculum and taught four history classes with total of 35 Junior

and Senior students, organizing time and resources to meet challenging

workload. Utilized range of teaching methods and adapted curriculum to

specific student needs. Administered standardized ability and achievement

tests, evaluating results to determine student needs.

EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Shanghai, China

Private Tutor, 2000 - 2002

Provided tutoring for 20 struggling students in 3rd through 9th grade,

successfully coaching to finish in top 25% of class. Developed materials

and lesson plans. Prepared verbal reports and written summaries for

parents.

*** Additional experience as Hostess, Iowa State Memorial Union Food Court

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