Tax associate, staff Accountant

BHUVANESWARI RAJKUMAR, CMA,EA

+1-508-***-**** **************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvaneswari-rajkumar2906 United States (Worcester, MA) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Management Accountant and Results-driven finance and tax professional with a strong background in U.S. individual tax preparation, indirect tax compliance, financial accounting, and internal audit. EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountant Pursuing Enrolled Agent (EA) The Internal Revenue Service June 2025 Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Clark University May 2025 Certified Management Accountant (CMA) The Institute of Management Accountant Feb 2025 Master of Commerce (Computer Application) Bharathiar University Aug 2022 Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Application) Bharathiar University May 2019 EXPERIENCE

WORCESTER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL

IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling Dec 2024 – April 2025

• Prepared and filed tax returns (Form 1040, 1099,1095) for low-income individuals using TaxSlayer software, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines and maximizing eligible tax credits while coordinating volunteer efforts for operational efficiency. VITAE INTERNATIONAL

US Tax Preparer Aug 2023 – July 2024

• Responsible for preparing complete and accurate individual tax returns- Form 1040,1099,1095.

• Systematically prepared documents and work papers and assembled financial statements for preparing Tax returns.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate individual income tax returns and provide solution to make potential tax deductions. FORD MOTOR PVT LTD

Tax Accounting Analyst Sept 2021 – July2023

• Prepared and filed Motor Fuel Tax and Federal Excise Tax returns, analyzed Use Tax data from ARIBA/SAP systems and resolved aged items, supported North American tax audits and general ledger reconciliations, monitored state tax law and policy changes and determined potential tax or accounting implications to the Company. Managed tax-related journal entries and capital asset reviews ensured timely compliance with evolving tax rates and return filings, and collaborated closely with subject matter experts and Tax Accounting teams to maintain accurate and compliant tax reporting. Financial Accountant Feb 2020 – Aug 2021

• Served as subject matter expert in two distinct processes leading financial analysis, created KPI and metrics reports, and performed internal audits, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and financial accuracy. Performed month-end and year-end closings in ERP systems, Reconciled financial statements, analyzed variances, and supported audit readiness. Provided oversight and expertise to the economic reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action. Conducted Financial Crime Compliance Audit to ensure adherence to financial and regulatory standards. Conducted audits of client financial statements in accordance with GAAP, identifying potential misstatements and ensuring accuracy and compliance. Prepared clear, organized audit work papers to support audit conclusions and facilitate review by senior associates and managers. AMAZON PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer Service Associate June 2019 – Jan 2020

• Provided exceptional client assistance through chat resolving inquiries efficiently and ensuring high customer satisfaction. FORAGE CERTIFICATIONS

PwC US Tax Job Simulation on Forage - November 2024 Prepared client tax returns, calculated book-to-tax differences, and summarized findings for the client. KPMG U.S. Career Catalyst: Tax Job Simulation on Forage - November 2024 Conducted tax research and recommendations using the IRAC approach, improving Excel skills in data modeling and cleaning Ryan, LLC Property Tax Consulting Job Simulation on Forage - November 2024 Advised on real estate valuation, ensuring accurate tax payments for a hotel client, and performed due diligence for hotel acquisition. EY Audit Job Simulation on Forage - November 2024

Assessed risks, tested controls, and identified material misstatements for client discussions on control failures and testing strategies. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: QuickBooks, Excel (Advanced), SAP, Tax Slayer, Tally ERP 9, Alteryx, Visio, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Sage50 Tax & Accounting: Tax Preparation, Income Tax Certification, Tax Planning Strategies, Internal Audit, Accounts Payables & Receivables Additional Certifications: H&R Block Knowledge Assessment (Tax Associate/Tax Specialist), Intuit Academy Tax Planning Strategies Level 1 Certification, Intuit Academy Business Tax Certification, AICPA Tax Staff Essential Program certification, Basic and Advanced level VITA/TCE certification issued by IRS, Finance Foundations Income Tax certification. Languages: English (proficient)

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