Shahina Kanwal
**** *. ******** ***, #** Phone: 773-***-****
Chicago, Illinois 60659 Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic professional student with proven ability to deliver positive results both in academic and professionally is in search of full time employment as a Junior or Staff Accountant position where I can utilize my current communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
GPA: 3.48
Accounting Coursework
Cost Accounting I
Auditing Theory and Problems
Federal Income Tax (Individual)
Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II
Advanced Financial Accounting
Business Law
Strategic Management
Federal Income Tax (Corporate)
Forensic Accounting
Writing Intensive Program Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Closet Works, LLC Elmhurst, IL January 15th 2017 – April 15th 2017
Staff Accountant
Performs the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices are properly classified and paid accurately.
Reviews general ledger activity regarding payables to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in financials.
Prepare monthly journal entries.
Assisting in month end closing including preparing the following Balance Sheet account reconciliations: Account payable, Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Expense and Credit Card Reconciliations.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL February 2016 – December 2016
Office Assistant – Student Affairs
Inputs data from direct payment vouchers, requisitions and budget transfer request.
Prepare and process invoices for payment and application of cash receipts.
Coordinates office documents and distributes mail throughout campus.
Compile and maintain a complex system of departmental records, reports, and databases.
Process confidential information for the entire Division of Student Affairs.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Ladder Up Chicago, IL January 2015 – March 2016
Tax Preparer Assistant (Internship)
Developed professional skills of accountability, discretion, and client service.
Prepared income tax return forms for individuals.
Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Prospanica Conference & Expo September 2016 – March 2016
International Business Conference
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Merit Scholarship from College of Business - Academic Excellence Fall 2014 – Fall 2016
Internal Revenue Service Certified – Ladder Up Taxes
SKILLS
aAce (Accounting Software)
Microsoft Office Suite
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Intuit’s Pro Series
Multilingual: Fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu