OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
An organized and detail-oriented individual enthusiastic about working with others, building synergistic collaborations, and effectively communicating to audiences with varying degrees of experience.
Seeking an opportunity within the accounting field that will capitalize on experience as well as provide a challenging opportunity for professional and personal growth. Michael Daoud
A c c o u n t a n t
Experienced Tax Associate Jan 2020-Sep 2020
BDO USA, LLP; West Palm Beach, FL
Prepared federal and multi state tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, and Trusts
Performed tax research using CheckPoint
Prepared and balanced financial statements using CaseWare
Prepared 1096/1099-Misc and W-3/W-2 for clients
Accountant Sep 2016-Dec 2019
Divine, Blalock, Martin, Sellari, LLC; West Palm Beach, FL
Prepare, review, and file federal and multistate Individual, Corporation, Partnership, Trust/Estate tax returns
Prepare general ledger entries/financial statements, while maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts
Preform monthly account payable audit/reviews
Create quarterly and annual payroll reports
Analyze documents as well as operational and financial activity in forensic accounting cases
Staff Accountant 2015-2016
Karlin, Kerschner, Sharpe & Co, LLP; Northbrook, IL
Performed external audits by understanding client’s objectives, policies, processes, and internal controls, while ensuring financial statements are free from material error and GAAP measures were met
Assessed compliance by analyzing and verifying financial accounts, fixed assets, inventories, and payrolls
Prepared financial statements and provided attestation services
Completed audit paperwork by identifying discrepancies, preparing final reports, and documenting findings
Accounts Receivable Representative 2008-2011
CVS/Caremark; Lincolnshire; IL
Successfully analyzed outstanding accounts, resulting in a 10% increase in collected claims
Utilized MS Excel and MS Access to organize extensive financial data to prepare weekly/monthly reports for reimbursement trends/delays
Prepared journal entries for adjustments, while managing approximately 200 member accounts
M D
QuickBooks
Lacerte (Income tax program)
ProSeries 2014 (Income tax program)
Asset Keeper Pro
ATB (Accountant’s Trial Balance)
CheckPoint (research)
Creative Solution Accounting
GoSystems
Microsoft Office
CaseWare
CPA Prep-Certificate 2015
CPA Candidate
H & R Block- Income Tax Course 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business 2007
Management
Northeastern Illinois University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
EDUCATION
SKILLS
FICPA 2016-Present
AICPA 2016-Present