Accounting Clerk

Zain Zafar

Frisco, TX *****; 214-***-****; **********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-zafar-7ab009151/

Objective

Currently a motivated senior undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting looking for an internship opportunity or an entry-level position to gain experience and have an understanding of what my future career will entail. Also, I want to work towards getting a CPA. I am eager to learn more on how to generate financial reports, conduct cash flow analysis, and improve tax planning processes.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management Spring 2020 – Ongoing

B.S., Accounting

WORK EXPERIENCE

Walmart Supercenter, McKinney, TX

Cashier May 2018 – November 2018

Responsible for handling returns and answering questions about merchandise, store policies, and ongoing promotions.

Scanned coupons, applied discounts, processed payments, and registered sales on computerized cash registers.

Unloading & Stocking November 2017 – May 2018

Unloaded products from Walmart commercial trucks, then stocked grocery items and pharmacy related products.

Organization and time management were required to be efficient

Gained sales experience and was able to provide customer service

Recorded any extra items that couldn’t be stocked to determine how much stock would be needed for the next week

NEST Foundation (through UTD), Richardson, TX

Project team member August 2023 – December 2023

Create a 5-year business plan for non-profit organization

Working as a team to create a financial model based off previous tax forms, given information through associates and leader of NEST, and outside sources

Researching and analyzing financial documents

ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ACCT 3350 Fundamentals of Taxation August

Understanding and applying income tax concepts that influence decision-making for individual taxpayers, including the determination of taxable income

Developed an understanding of the basic tax model and how it applies to all types of global tax situations.

Worked on a ‘Tax Return Project’ which involved analyzing a tax case study and a 1040 form to determine 8 errors, 8 missing information, and 6 questions for the preparer for more explanation.

Fin 3320, Business Finance January 2021 – May 2021

Had to collect and analyze financial statements on International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) 10-k filing through “U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Edgar”.

Had to calculate current ratio, accounts receivable turnover ratio, inventory turnover ratio, asset turnover ratio, net profit margin, return on assets, return on equity, and earnings per share.

Being able to have hands-on experience on an official balance sheet.

SKILLS

Strategic Thinking

Team Building Abilities

strong analytical, written and oral communication skills

Organizational Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Think-cell)

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