Lisa Mensah

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Accountant

A dedicated, passionate recent graduate with a degree in Accounting possessing experience as a volunteer tax preparer for a nationally

recognized organization. A motivated professional with a dedication to delivering exceptional accounting work for a leading company.

Communicative and personable, adapts quickly, follows direction, and serves internal and external customers with poise and professionalism.

Relevant Collegiate Coursework & Expertise: Tax, Audit, GAAP & Forensic Accounting.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Statements Budget Development Customer Service

GAAP Office Administration Expense Analysis

Regulatory Compliance Consumer Tax Returns Tax Software

Audits Budget Development QuickBooks

Accounting Standards Cash Flow Modeling Microsoft Office Suite

Tax Preparation A/P & A/R VLOOKUP

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting City University of New York, York College

Dean s List Recipient, 2014 2015 GPA: 3.2 Expected Graduation Dec. 2016

Awards & Distinctions

NABA (National Association of Black Accountants, Member NYSSCPA (New York Society of CPAs), Member

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

C.U.N.Y. YORK COLLEGE, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 2016 Jun. 2016

Volunteer IRS Tax Preparer & Reviewer

Actively engage with clients determining their current filing status for their federal and state tax returns. Provide advice as to which status is

most appropriate based on federal guidelines.

Key Accomplishments:

Hold 50 60 interviews a day with clients.

Employ the use of widely used tax software to accurately and efficiently prepare tax returns.

Ask detailed questions that ensure all potential deductions are listed for the maximum benefit of the client and their family.

Educate clients on special or uncommon tax situations that may apply to their return based on information gathered in the interview

process.

Regularly review other returns filed by fellow volunteers checking and mitigating all errors before submission to the IRS and state

government.

Complete returns so they are ready for electronic transmission or pick up by the IRS.

FIDELIS CARE, Rego Park, NY, 2015 Present

Authorization Coordinator

Deliver exemplary customer service by serving as a key point of contact for both internal and external customers answering questions related to

health care services.

Key Accomplishments:

Efficiently process authorization requests from providers on behalf of participants.

Utilize extensive knowledge of managed care to make informed decisions benefitting all parties involved for various accounts.

Identify claim or billing issues and swiftly investigate the error, resolving as quickly as possible.

COSTCO WHOLESALE, Rego Park, NY, 2011 2014

Warehouse Associate (Pharmacy)

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Ensured accurate, timely payment to all vendors by entering accounts payables invoices efficiently. Additionally, drafted and sent purchase

orders optimizing the efficiency of pharmacy operations.

Key Accomplishments:

Employed the use of corporate systems as well MS Excel to track all inventory housed at the pharmacy. Additionally, performed semi

annual audits ensuring an accurate inventory count of all pharmaceuticals.

Liaised with the general auditor ensuring that all federal and state regulatory compliance standards were met.

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