Josie Xiaoping Jiang

**** ********* **** ******, ** 27519

713-***-**** acx4zh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

CPA (License # 34210, WA)

Four years’ experience from different accounting positions in various industries

Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax, Fixed Assets, Engagement, Practice Management, and BNA Income Tax Planner, QuickBooks,

Advanced Excel skills, and experience with CS Accounting, Ultra Tax, Great Plains, Timbline

Exceptional organizational focus, attention to detail and problem-solving skill

Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese

EDUCATION

M.S. Accounting, University of Georgia, Athens GA Jul 2010 B.S. Accounting, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Aug 2007 with Highest Distinction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tax Associate, Miller Grossbard Advisors Houston, TX Jun 2015 – Aug 2016

Prepare federal individual, corporate, partnership, trust and non-profit income tax returns, and various state returns

Assist with tax planning and projections

Conduct tax research for special projects and situations

Prepare response to notices from IRS and various state tax authorities Staff Accountant, Calloway Stinson Co. Houston, TX Jul 2014 – Mar 2015

Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, estate and non-profit income tax returns

Perform general bookkeeping and prepare financial statements

Research tax matters for special projects with supervision

Respond to inquiries from clients and tax authorities

Assist with federal and state tax audits

Cost Analyst, Connexion Technologies Cary, NC Jul 2011 – Mar 2012

Distribute approximately $900K transport service costs to 500 properties monthly

Audit 150 vendor accounts continually to ensure accurate account distribution

Perform monthly account reconciliations for 8 subsidiary companies

Conduct comprehensive variance analysis to determine and resolve the root causes

Partner with core functional teams to identify high cost areas and improve efficiency Accountant, Hekmat Barahmeh CPA P.C. Cary, NC Jan – Apr 2011

Perform bookkeeping and financial reporting

Process payroll and payroll tax returns

File monthly sales and use tax

Prepare Federal and State individual tax returns

Resolve tax inquiries from Federal, State and Local tax authorities Full Charge Bookkeeper, Ezra Distributing Winamac, IN Apr 2007 – Feb 2008

Maintain general ledgers including A/P, A/R, cash receipts and disbursements, journal entries, monthly-end and year end closings

Process payroll and benefits

Generate monthly financial reports for management

Prepare sales, payroll and income tax returns

Staff Accountant Intern, Hines Real Estate New York, NY Aug – Dec 2006

Assist with the financial accounting system conversion

Record and pay invoices from over 200 vendors every two weeks

Prepare billing, A/R, A/P, bank and GL reconciliations

Maintain rent roll and update leases