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Chikwado Ozumba
Accounting Proffesional
Houston,Texas
Summary
Conscientious Accounting professional aiming to secure [Job Title] role within dynamic team. Offering over Four years of experience in the financial landscape with proven success in [Skill] and [Skill]. Eager to bring value to the [Company] team through history of excellent performance and unyielding integrity.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
Cohnreznick LLP
Austin, Texas
10.2019 - Current
- Secured and properly handled confidential data to protect against unauthorized access, improper transmission and unapproved disclosure.
- Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and tax research.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagement.
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in [Industry] and [Industry] according to government regulations and requirements.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Administrative Coordinator
Employment and Training Centers (E.T.C)
Houston, TEXAS
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with Payroll and Human resources departments to achieve [Result].
- Directed [Area of expertise] across [Number] departments.
- Transcribed meeting minutes for management's records.
- Addressed questions and managed communications with contractors and prospective employers.
- Responded to questions and managed communications with contractors and prospective employers.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to achieve [Result].
- Reduced intake processes time by developing application tracking and filing systems.
- Worked closely with others to accomplish timely invoicing and accounts receivables.
- Monitored and directed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.
Accounting Assistant
Employment and Training Centers
Houston, Texas
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Achieved [Result] by quickly and efficiently reviewing company purchase documents and receipts.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
- Processed payroll for approximately 500 total employees.
- Supervised team of 4 accounting associates.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Member of National Association of Black Accountant
- Graduated with 3.6
- Professional development completed in Internal Audit
BBA - Accounting
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Dean's List Spring 2013, 2014
- Majored in Accounting
- Minored in Economics
- Graduated with 3.34
Skills
Tax code knowledge
IRS correspondence
Deductions listing
Corporate tax preparation
Local, state and federal tax returns
Payroll familiarity
Filing system management
Tax-related research
QuickBooks proficiency
Tax law compliance
Bookkeeping
Account Reconciliation
Budgeting
Internal control development
Verbal/written communication
Financial Management
Software
Timeline
Tax Associate - Cohnreznick LLP
10.2019 - Current
University Of Houston - Master of Science, Accounting
08.2018 - 08.2019
Administrative Coordinator - Employment and Training Centers (E.T.C)
04.2018 - 09.2018
Accounting Assistant - Employment and Training Centers
04.2017 - 03.2018
Texas State University - BBA, Accounting
08.2011 - 12.2015