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Hetty Green

Nationality: American

Date of birth: 1834-21-11

Profile

Driven and results-oriented accounting professional with a track record of success in business bookkeeping, tax accounting, and financial management. Known for adeptly investigating and resolving issues, while continuously seeking ways to enhance processes. Skilled in strategic decision-making, with a strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A creative and critical thinker with a reputation for delivering outstanding results.

Work experience

2015 - 2017, U.S. Tax Analyst, XYZ Co., Toronto

Prepared working papers, reviewed and prepared tax expense and tax liability account reconciliations, and estimated/remitted quarterly federal and state tax payments.
Provided accurate financial projections by computing monthly tax provision to estimate current/future income taxes.
Ensured compliance with U.S. Tax Laws by preparing U.S. Corporate Federal and State income tax returns.
Determined impact of new legislation on Corporation by performing tax research and staying current on new information.

2013 - 2015, Financial Accountant, XYZ Co., Toronto

Reviewed bank reconciliations, completed month and cash reconciliation, and approved journal entries prepared by junior accountant
Reduced bad debt by writing off bad debts, setting up bad debt provision, preparing bad debt report, monthly aging report, and reducing credit period from 90 to 60 days
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements by preparing SOX documentation procedures for banking processes and sale of receivable report for Royal Bank of Canada, ensuring all ratios were within debt covenants

2011 - 2013, Accountant, ABC Company

Processed accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely payment of vendor bills in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Appraised, evaluated, and inventoried real property and equipment, documenting details such as description, value, and location.
Transferred information from various journals to general ledgers and data processing sheets.
Managed and updated cash flow for all bank accounts, including the main operating account.
Maintained strict client confidentiality as mandated.

Education

2008 - 2011, BSc Accounting and Finance, University of Massachusetts, Isenberg, MA

Achieved a Cumulative GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0
Recognized on the Dean's List from Fall 2008 to Spring 2011
Finalist in the UMass School of Management Innovation Challenge

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Organisation

Time Management

Team Leadership

Public Speaking

Accuracy

Adaptability

Written Communication

Initiative

Position Overview:

Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant is a truly vital part of any private company. They usually possess a degree of financial literacy along with special knowledge of a country’s tax code. Having good tax accountants can aid companies in saving substantial amounts of finances for their operations and also avoid the bureaucratic hassle. Employing these experts lifts many burdens off of other workers who may have more freedom to work on what they are specialized to do. Being such an important part of every efficiently running company, Tax Accountants are well-compensated professionals, averaging an annual salary of around $63k in the United States.

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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