Samuel Ma res
Glendale, California 91204
******.*****@*****.***
ED UCAT ION:
• Master of Science in Accountancy
A ugust 2012
California State University North ridge, North ridge, California
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
M ay 2011
California State University North ridge, North ridge, California
• Associate of Arts in Economics
J une 2009
Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, California
SU M MARY:
• A friendly person with a strong academic background in accounting; and public accounting
experience
• Experienced in SEC reporting; including annual audits, Form 10-K filings and Form 10-Q
f ilings
• Taught US GAAP to graduate students utilizing excellent verbal and writ ten
communication skills
• Current CPA candidate with expected completion this year
EXPER I ENCE:
S ingerLewak L LP, Assurance & Advisory Staff Accountant, Los Angeles, California
J anua ry 2013 – J uly 2013
• Completed audit or review procedures for publicly t raded and privately-held clients in a
r ange of business industries employing exceptional communication, interpersonal, and
client-relation skills.
• Due to thorough knowledge of all MS Office applications, was able to create, maintain and
analyze a full spectrum of accounting data in Excel spreadsheets.
• Performed analytic's on balance sheets, income statements and other financial documents.
CSUN, G raduate Student Supplemental Instructor, North ridge, California
October 2011 – August 2012
• Taught generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other financial topics in
g raduate-level accounting classes as the educational advisor for advanced-degree
s tudents.
• Tutored and worked closely with fellow accounting graduate students from diverse
cultural backgrounds utilizing outstanding leadership and public speaking skills.
• Led group accounting discussions, responded to their questions and graded their papers.
B lack Angus Steakhouse, Food Server Assistant, Woodland H ills, California
M a rch 2003 – August 2008
• In teracted with guests in a positive and friendly manner exhibiting superior interpersonal
s kills.
• Anticipated guests needs and assisted with directions and other information or assistance
as needed.
OT H ER EXPER I E NCE:
Accountemps, Temporary Accountant, Burbank, California
October 2013 – P resent
• Experienced in QuickBooks; completing monthly bank reconciliations, creating and
analyzing journal entries, invoices, payment of bills, and preparing daily and monthly
f inancial reports.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and meeting t ime constraints
and client deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL DEVE LOP ME N T:
• NSH MBA (National Society of H ispanic MBAs) Anaheim Conference
October 2011
• I IA ( Insti tute of In ternal Auditors) Studio City Conference
A pril 2012