Analyst

Nikki Huang

Brea, CA ***********@*****.*** 909-***-****

Former Big4 tax consultant with 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced working environment. Proven track record of managing complex projects, optimizing processes, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve client outcomes. Skilled in team collaboration, client communication, and providing actionable recommendations to drive business decisions. Adept at working under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. WORK EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed E-Commerce Store Owner LH Sunday LLC Brea, CA May 2023 – Current

• Managed online stores for children’s clothing on Etsy and Shopify, including product listings, SEO optimization, and order fulfillment.

• Executed marketing campaigns and leveraged social media to boost visibility, sales, and customer engagement.

• Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to refine strategies, manage inventory, and improve profitability. Senior Tax Consultant – Workforce Tax Advisory Ernst & Young LLP Irvine, CA February 2019 – September 2023

• Led analysis and project management efforts on FICA/FUTA/SUTA tax overpayments caused by Merger & Acquisition, internal reorganization, and restructuring. Managed the preparation of 941/940/state contribution and wage amendments, resulting in the successful claim of $500k+ tax refunds from federal and state governments for Fortune 100 clients.

• Conducted tax research and served as a subject matter experts on tax laws regarding areas such as federal, state, and local employment tax and resolved tax issues for Fortune 100 clients.

• Strategized plans and worked with federal and state authorities to reduce assessments and waive penalties of $200k+ on behalf of Fortune 100 employers

• Served as a liaison between clients and tax authorities, including IRS representatives and state governments, assisting in the preparation and filing of federal and state withholding and unemployment tax returns. Responded to state and federal tax notices, ensuring compliance by preparing written responses or tax return amendments.

• Trained and supervised 10+ tax staffs, increasing overall team efficiency and budget through structured mentoring and skill workshops

Junior Accountant C&Z Accounting Corp Fullerton, CA November 2017 – January 2019

• Created and managed payroll and sales and used tax for over 30 clients in 5 states, which includes processing monthly/quarterly payroll tax payments and filing quarterly payroll and sales tax returns

• Gathered and analyzed account information, reconciled bank statements to clients’ book, posted adjusting journal entries, and prepared financial statements from client documents for 150+ small business clients. Accounting Assistant Plusrite Corporation Inc Ontario, CA February 2016 – July 2016

• Conducted 3-way reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with bank statement and the ERP system and resolved any invoice discrepancies and issues

• Process expense reports and assisted with month end closing and made general entry adjustments EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Courseworks and Certification from DataCamp –

SQL Associate certification/ Data Analyst Associate certification/ Power BI Fundamentals/ Marketing Analytics for Business/ Introduction to Tableau

B.A. in Economics, Minor: Business Administration and Management University of California, San Diego Certified Public Accountant, California Board of Accountancy Issued: July 2021 SKILLS

Skills: SQL, Power BI, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Tableau, Quickbooks, Lacerte, AME software, SAP, Sage 50 ACCPAC, SYSPRO. Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese

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