Controller/Financial Analyst/Accountant

Yi-Chun (Amy) Lin, CPA

*** * *******, *** *** • DETROIT, MI 48201 Email: n5t3nr@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 313-***-****

Objective

Seeking a finance/accounting position in/near Cincinnati, OH

Certifications

- Passed CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level-1 and plan to take Level-2 in June 2011 6/2010

- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) 4/2010

Professional Qualifications

- Experience with/subcontracted to large regional CPA firms (ex: Plante & Moran, and Rehmann)

- Demonstrate high efficiency and satisfied results in performing multiple projects

- Train new associates in audit process and supervise at client site in manager’s absence

Experience

Financial Accounting Analyst (Staff Level) 10/2008-Present

Audit, Alan C. Young & Associates, P.C. Detroit, MI

- Perform financial audit, review, compilation or tax across various industries (ex: nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, local governments, and small businesses)

- Develop understanding of client's business and identify unusual accounting problems

- Execute fieldwork including internal control test, evidence collection, and financial analysis

- Improve cooperation between team and client through liaison

- Prepare precise work documentation with definitive conclusions

- Draft financial report and management letter comments

Tax Preparer (Intern) 1/2008-5/2008

VITA program, Accounting Aid Society Detroit, MI

- Analyzed client financial documents

- Compiled relevant client data

- Input data into TaxWise software

- Completed individual tax returns

- Performed quality and accuracy checks on completed staff tax returns

Teaching/Research Assistant 9/2005-5/2007

Chemistry lab, Wayne State University Detroit, MI

- Assisted in research, teaching, exam administration, and grading

Skills

- Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Quickbooks, PPC Practice Aid, TaxWise

- Language: fluent English, native Chinese (Mandarin)

Education

- Master of Science in Accounting. GPA: 3.7 5/2007-12/2008

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

- Master of Art in Chemistry. GPA: 3.5 9/2005-5/2007

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Minor: Economics). GPA: 3.2 9/2001-7/2005

National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

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