MISAL PANCHAL
Email: *****.*******@*****.*** *** Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 Cell: 860-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Full time position in Tax, Audit, Financial Reporting, or Business Analysis where specialized
Accounting knowledge from past experience and education can be utilized in achieving organization goals
EDUCATION
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Hempstead, NY
Frank G. Zarb School of Business (Major GPA: 3.53, Overall GPA: 3.45) December 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with IT minor
• Active member of Beta Alpha Psi, Hofstra Tax & Accounting Society
• Maintained Dean’s List designation for six semesters
• Passed AUDIT & BEC Sections of CPA Exam. Scheduled to sit for
REGULATION and FARS Sections
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SUNRISE ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES, LLC Hartford, CT
Bookkeeper/Accountant June 2013 – July 2014
• Perform month end close functions
• Review and prepare financial statements
• Make journal entries and maintain general ledger
• Perform various bank and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial information
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability
• Communicate and maintain constant inquiry with all clients
• Supervise monthly bookkeeping function of diverse client records
• File monthly and quarterly sales tax returns on time
• Prepare work papers with detailed attention to accuracy and professionalism, documenting conclusions,
and prepare appropriate reports/documentation
MULTI-SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Hartford, CT
Junior Accountant May 2011 – June 2013
• Month end close, journal entries and bank reconciliations
• Reviewed, analyzed, and compiled client documents
• Implemented knowledge of Accounting principles to classify, record, and maintain financial records
• Filed individual income tax returns and thoroughly addressing client concerns
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Plainview, NY
Team Member Spring 2010
• Led a team of three students in the VITA volunteer program at the Old Bethpage
Public library in Long Island, NY for the 2009 Tax season
• Offered tax assistance and counseling to low to moderate income families
ACTIVITIES/SKILLS
• Fluent in English. Ability to speak and understand Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish
• Experience in QuickBooks, Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
especially Microsoft Excel in developing financial analysis and reports
• Founding member of Hofstra Colony of Iota Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc – Participated in
numerous Volunteer activities such as South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters