Akira Tse
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
************@*****.***
Aug 5th, 2014
Attention to Human Resources Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of staff accountant. I started studying the British
system of accounting in high school in Hong Kong. During college, I've studied the
American system of accounting very deeply.
As Accounting major at Brigham Young University – Idaho, I have completed a wide
variety of accounting and computer information technology courses. I received the
Certificate in Book-keeping and Certificate in Book-keeping and Accounts administered
by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry. My most recent experience was as an
intern at Grow Rasmussen LLP, Boise, Idaho in my last semester of school. I worked
hard and gained a lot of tax preparation experience as a tax preparer and staff accountant .
As I approach graduation I am looking for good accounting experience for the next year
to supplement my career experience. If I am a good match for this position I would love
to schedule an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your time in reviewing my
materials.
Sincerely,
Akira Tse
Enclosure
Akira Tse
3763 83rd Streets Apt 305 • Jackson Heights, NY 11372 • ************@*****.*** • 646-***-****
Education
April 2011 – July 2014
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
Information system and taxation emphasis
Minor in Computer Information Technology
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Taxation, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Advanced Spreadsheet Applications,
Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Financial Management, Auditing, Advanced Accounting
August 2009 – April 2011
Accounting Program
Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT
Relevant Coursework: Business Management, General Statistics, Economics
Work Experience
January 2014 – April 2014
Grow Rasmussen LLP
Tax Preparer Assistant / Internship Boise, ID
Worked 9 hours per day and 6 days a week before tax deadlines.
Scanned over 500 clients’ relevant tax documents to tax software, and confirmed the accuracy and organization of
the electronic version of data.
Assisted in gathering data and clients’ missing information for tax return preparation, and reported to partners or
relevant tax preparer.
Assisted and prepared over 200 individual tax returns for partners to review. Also prepared income tax forms, as well
as other documents such as Form 1099, tax return workpapers, etc.
Gained technical knowledge sufficient to function as a tax preparer and staff accountant. Also performed other
accounting procedures as requested.
Seasonally May 2012 – July2014
BYU-Idaho Custodial Department
Custodian Rexburg, ID
Worked individual task for campus sanitary, materials supply and replacement, and organized tools and equipment,
which increased efficiency by division of labor.
Teamwork experience by cooperating with teammates and assisted the team leader when leader assigned task.
Seasonally September 2008 – August 2010
McDonald's Restaurants (Hong Kong) Limited
Customer Service / Crew Member Hong Kong, China
Worked 10 hours per day and 6 days a week, and received “The Best Registrar in Tai Po Branch” from the
competition based on employee’s efficiency and performance.
Served over 400 orders per day at the register, and provided customer service at the lobby.
Tracked the usage of inventory through rush hours which helped increase the efficiency of daily operation.
Leadership experience from training 8 new employees on register duty and preparation duties.
CERTIFICATIONS
The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Level 1 Certificate in Book-keeping
Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping and Accounts
Language
Written: Chinese, English, Japanese
Speaking: Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese
Computer Skills
MS Excel • MS Word • MS Power Point • MS Access • ProSystem fx Tax • ProSystem fx Scan