Accounting Technician Tax Preparer

Shobana Balasubramaniam

*****.****@*****.***

845-***-**** (cell)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

• To work in a dynamic and evolving environment that provides opportunities for growth along with continuous learning and personal development

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• University of Delhi, New Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - June 2009

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi Accounting technician (Accounting) - May 2013

• Eligible to sit for the CPA certification exams and pursuing CPA certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tax Analyst at Avalara (April 2022 to present)

• Preparation of sales and lodging tax returns independently and in a team-based environment

• Reconciliation of clients’ sales tax accounts periodically

• Maintenance and update of new and existing customer information in a timely manner

• Evaluation and resolution of customer notices received from various state jurisdictions

Seasonal Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt (February 2022 to April 2022)

• Assist clients in gathering the paperwork required for end-of- the-year review

• Preparation and processing of simple and complex individual tax returns

• Maintaining certification and staying up to date on current tax laws

• Provision of assistance with other tax-related services Audit Internship at Jhuria and company (Chartered Accountants), India

(2012-2015)

• Bookkeeping

• Preparation of financial statements for companies

• Internal audit of entities and presentation of audit reports to the management

• Entry of financial data into companies' database

• Identification of anomalies in financial data

• Generation of external confirmation requests and maintenance of logs

SKILLS

• Competency at working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Ability to multitask and work independently and in a group setting

• Capability to learn and apply different software applications and tools

• Certification in QuickBooks

• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word and Power Point)

• Certification in tax preparation and US GAAP

• Focused at problem-solving via analytical-thinking, effective communication, and a result-oriented approach

• Determined to improve performance by being open to constructive criticism and looking for opportunities to learn

• Language proficiency in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Tamil ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Accounts Pro - Computerized Financial accounting certification

(2010)

• Secured exemptions in accounting and auditing exams conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) EXTRACURRICULAR

• Participated in blood bank camps

• Represented the school in basketball tournaments

• Discovered interest in cooking, traveling and hiking

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