Aspiring CPA-Track Accountant with Tax Internship Experience

BONNIE CRUZ

Aurora, IL ***** • (***) *** - **** • *************@*****.*** • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bonniecruz EDUCATION

Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois May 2026

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

Honors: Aurora University Dean's List 2025

GPA : 3.36

CERTIFICATIONS

Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional - Intuit Academy

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification - Intuit QuickBooks EXPERIENCE

Cray Kaiser LTD, Oak Brook, IL January 2026 - April 2026 Tax Intern

Prepared and analyzed 200+ tax returns including Forms 1040, 1099, 1120, and 1120S for individuals and closely held businesses

Assisted in generating pro forma financial projections and supporting schedules for new and existing clients

Participated in audit and review engagements, performing substantive testing and walkthrough procedures for accounts including Cash, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Notes Payable

Utilized accounting and tax software including Lacerte Tax, Thomas Reuters, SurePrep Binder, and Excel to organize workpapers and complete client engagements efficiently

Applied analytical and critical-thinking skills to manage multiple deadlines and high-volume workloads during busy tax season

Collaborated with professionals across the firm through training sessions, client engagements, and networking events to strengthen technical accounting and auditing knowledge Walmart Supercenter, Aurora, IL January 2022 - January 2026 Personal Shopper

Managed high-volume orders in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and time management

Processed customer transactions and verified order accuracy while maintaining confidentiality of financial and customer information

INVOLVEMENT

Student Accounting Society - Aurora University

Student Member

Work with peers and faculty to enhance understanding of the accounting field

Gain insight into accounting roles through events and guest speakers Illinois CPA Society

Student Member

Engaged in continuing education seminars to improve professional skills Public Volunteering

Feed My Starving Children

Packaged nutritious meals for malnourished children nationwide

Promoted upcoming events in the community and recruited other volunteers American Institue of Certified Public Accountants

Student Member

Engaged with industry publications and resources to stay current on U.S. GAAP, tax policy, and auditing standards ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Bilingual Communication: Proficient in Spanish and English Skills: Individual Tax Preparation, Business Tax Returns, 1099s, High-Volume Data Entry, Data Privacy Compliance Technical: Excel, QuickBooks Online, Engagement Manager, Lacerte Tax, Inflo, Yearli, and SurePrep

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