AILIFAN (ARAFA) AILIKEN
Hilliard,USA
Summary
Highly motivated accounting professional with a solid educational background, including a Master’s in Accounting, and a Bachelor’s in Finance. Experienced across internships, seasonal, and full-time roles, with a strong ability to learn quickly, and adapt in dynamic environments. Moved to Ohio and am now pursuing a long-term, full-time role to grow and contribute within a collaborative team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Tax Accountant (Seasonal)
Arvo Advisors
Upper Arlington, OH
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared federal and state tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting processes.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding tax inquiries and documentation needs.
Staff Tax Accountant
Rekdal Hopkins Howard, PS
Bellevue, WA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared returns for individuals and corporate tax including federal, state, and local by using UltraTax, CCH Axcess, Engagement, and Excel.
- Maintained and updated federal and state tax depreciation books with Fixed Assets CS.
- Applied accounting principles to analyze financial information and operate accurate work papers for tax engagement of clients under the direct supervisor as assigned.
Tax Accountant
Hagen, Kurth, Perman & Co., PS
Seattle, WA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared individual tax returns not limited to the return of 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120s by using Engagement, CCH Axcess, SurePrep, and Excel.
- Worked with reviewers and managers to develop and utilize various software programs.
- Earned credits by being trained from Becker courses about the knowledge of taxation regulation and laws of different returns.
- Through understanding of core accounting principles and the ability to apply the knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income Statement into returns.
- Ability of work independently and as a team. (Other tasks were assigned if necessary)
Accounts Payable Assistant
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Collect invoices from vendors and correct errors to resolve discrepancies
- Apply proper codes to invoices, receipts, and files to keep records organized
- Operate the fiscal year audit and responsible for the financial and administrative support
- Data entry: verify and enter requiring payment and amount into our system (ProcureSU)
- Reconcile processes work and track businesses' revenue and expenditures (Run Check)
- Communicate with supervisor, clients, and vendors via phone and email (Outlook)
Tax Preparer + Accounting Assistant (Internship)
Von Harten & Company, Inc.
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared individual tax returns and engagement letters (Form 1040, K-1s, & 1099s)
- Organized previous and current work papers and e-File accordingly
- Made well-rounded decisions on income tax consequences of any transaction and became familiar with the tax model
- Input software data entry into CCH ProSystem Engagement and CCH Axcess Tax
- Completed over 90 tax returns and other assigned tasks before the deadline
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting (STEM)
Seattle University - Albers School of Business
Seattle, WA03.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Finance
University of Washington - School of Business
Bothell, WA06.2020
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA06.2018
Skills
- MS Excel & Word
- Outlook
- Taxation
- UltraTax
- CCH Axcess Tax
- Fixed assets CS
- Thomas Reuters
- SurePrep system
- Reconciliation
- Detail-oriented
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- ProSystem fx Tax
- Ex Libris Alma
- Procure SU and ProCard
- Leadership
- Social Media
- Problem Solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Uyghur
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Tax Accountant (Seasonal)
Arvo Advisors
12.2024 - 04.2025
Staff Tax Accountant
Rekdal Hopkins Howard, PS
11.2023 - 02.2024
Tax Accountant
Hagen, Kurth, Perman & Co., PS
01.2023 - 07.2023
Accounts Payable Assistant
Seattle University
07.2022 - 01.2023
Tax Preparer + Accounting Assistant (Internship)
Von Harten & Company, Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
Master's Degree - Accounting (STEM)
Seattle University - Albers School of Business
Bachelor's Degree - Finance
University of Washington - School of Business
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Seattle Central College
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