Staff Accountant/Litigation Support

Jessica Cheung

** ****** **** *, *******, NJ ****3

Phone: 856-***-**** | E-mail: **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

College graduate, majored in accounting, seeking an entry-level professional opportunity in business to utilize skills, experience and college education. I am interested in an Accountant role in order to face new challenges and build toward my career growth.

SUMMARY

• Quick learner

• Hard-working individual and always willing to help

• Exceptionally responsible, reliable and honest

• Able to work in a team environment

EDUCATION

Rutgers University School of Business | Camden, NJ

• Accounting major, Cumulative GPA: 3.5

• Graduated May 2009 with Bachelor of Science Cum Laude

• Related course work: financial accounting, management accounting, cost accounting and federal tax accounting

• Honors: Rutgers University Dean’s List

• Activities: Accounting Society, recycling event for Beta Alpha Psi, distributed flyers for a presidential election and participated in NJ Public Interest Research Group program to encourage voter turnout

WORK EXPERIENCE

Staff Accountant / Litigation Support (June 2009 – February 2010) | Heffler, Radetich & Saitta LLP | Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted in the Pet Food Products Liability Litigation

• Examined / reviewed claims for accuracy and to determine the amount of compensation owed to each claimant

• Responded to telephone calls from claimants

• Recognized for my ability to adapt to new tasks, meet deadlines, attention to detail and flexible schedule

Intern / Junior Staff Accountant (2008 – 2009) | Heffler, Radetich & Saitta LLP | Pennsauken, NJ

• Assisted in the Currency Conversion Fee Antitrust Litigation

• Data entry for multi-million dollar claims

• Examined / audited claims for accuracy and to determine the amount of compensation owed to each claimant

• Worked in a team to analyze claims

• Committed to writing a detailed description for each claim, which made it easier to refer back to

Intern (September – December 2008) | Baratz & Associates PA | Marlton, NJ

• Used the Ultra Tax CS software for federal income tax return preparation

• Used Quickbooks to enter new client information and checks

• Prepared engagement letters using templates

• Recognized for my willingness to learn and apply new information

Office Assistant (2005 – 2009) | Rutgers University, School of Business | Camden, NJ

• Various administrative responsibilities including: data entry, proofread official notices, respond to incoming calls and assist students with general questions

• Committed to working numerous hours when classes were not in session

• Demonstrated efficiency when assigned different tasks

Library Assistant (September – November 2005) | Rutgers University, Paul Robeson Library | Camden, NJ

• Responsibilities included: respond to incoming calls, assist staff and students with locating books and manage the circulation desk

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• SOX

• Ultra Tax CS

• Quickbooks

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access

• SPSS (statistical program)

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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