Accounting Management

Lyna Zhang

**** ********* ****, **, ***********, NM 87113 ( Phone: 505-***-**** (

Email: abl1ip@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a senior associate with 4 years experience in an international public

accounting firm seeking a senior accountant/analyst position in

private/public industry. I am an excellent performer with strong

interpersonal skills who works well individually and within a team

environment. I am technically competent with substantial professional

experience including: review and preparation of complex tax forms/returns

in a deadline oriented environment, review and preparation of the financial

statements, financial analysis/projections, budgeting, project management,

etc.

CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Account, State of New Mexico

February 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grant Thornton, LLP

August 2008-Present

Senior Associate II

. Supervise and train staff

. Work directly with the tax partner and a variety of specialists on

numerous, complex projects

. Review and prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for

clients in the banking, healthcare, retail and construction industries

. Analyze FAS 109 income tax provision and FIN 48 uncertain tax

positions

. Review and prepare financial statements and the adjusting entries

. Provide distinctive client services

. Delegate workload and manage budgets

. Provide financial analysis and feedback to management

. Comply with continuous professional education requirements

Grant Thornton, LLP

January 2006-August 2008

Associate

. Prepare financial statements, payroll and billing using QuickBooks

. Prepare federal and state tax returns

. Research tax rules, regulations and laws using specialized research

software such as BNA, RIA and CCH

. Respond to IRS notices

. Calculate FAS 109 Income Tax Provision

. Analyze amortization schedules and budgets

. Possess expertise in the following:

- Tax return preparation software Go system

- Tax return E-file

- Fixed assets depreciation software such as FAS 100 and BNA

Accounting Intern

September 2005-January 2006

UNM Development Office, UNM Foundation, Inc

Duties included:

( Accounts and bank reconciliation, General Ledger preparation, Data

entry

( Cash receipts, bank deposits and debt collection

. Accounts payable/credit control

( Spreadsheet creation, Filing

Accounting Graduate Assistant

January 2005-June 2006

Graduate Schools of Management, University of New Mexico

. Assisted Professor Joni Young teaching Financial Accounting

. Literature research using Excel, internet, public records search

facilities, etc.

. Assisted in preparing course materials

. Developed Online Quizzing for Financial Accounting

EDUCATION

Master of Accountancy

May 2006

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

( Cumulative GPA in accounting: 4.0

( Albert J. and Mary Jane Black Trust Scholarship Recipient

( Willie I., Wanda and W. F. Martin Charitable Trust Scholarship

Recipient

Master of Science-Chemical Engineering

December 2003

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

( Cumulative GPA: 3.85

SKILLS

. Excellent analytical and computer skills, including use of Microsoft

office - Excel, PowerPoint and Word

. Solid mathematical skills in Statistics, Probability

. Proficient in US GAAP, financial accounting concepts and theory and

Internal Revenue Codes

. Proficient in using various tax and accounting software, such as Go

system, FAS 100, BNA, T-value, and QuickBooks

. Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and

communication skills

. Ability to teach and motivate others

REFERENCE

Reference available upon request

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