Alex Picinich
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Ambitious and highly competitive student with exceptional attention to detail, resourceful learning ability, and a willingness to take on any challenge to meet team goals. Valuable experience in public (tax/audit) and private accounting. Seeking a Winter 2025 Tax Internship to build on foundation while pursuing MS and CPA certification.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Intern
CohnReznick
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Complied with PCAOB standards in the audit of an SEC client
- Performed analytical review to identify unusual or unexpected performance trends
- Documented execution of audit procedures in CCH for review by senior team members
- Maintained flexible work hours to complete on-time client engagements
- Monitored actual work time versus budgeted time to accurately report hours
Accounting Intern
Michael Kors
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted Corporate Accounting team in performing month end close process, including assisting in preparing reconciliations and other ad hoc data analyses
- Prepared 10-Q documentation in connection with first quarter 10Q filing with SEC
- Assisted Consolidations with combining intercompany financial data for reporting
- Assisted Lease Accounting in updating lease information in CoStar
Accounting Intern
Alperin, Nebbia & Associates CPA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared 100+ individual tax returns, assisted with partnerships, S-Corps, estates, and trusts
- Prepared audit work papers for 6 broker dealers, using substantive testing to identify material misstatements within accounts
- Performed bookkeeping for small businesses using QuickBooks, reconciling client accounts monthly
- Requested support from clients in professional and confidential manner
- Worked 40-45 hours/week in busy season while attending university
- Adapted swiftly to unfamiliar software, becoming proficient through self-teaching
Front Counter/Waiter/Delivery Driver
Tuscany Villa Ristorante
05.2021 - 05.2022
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 06.2020
Maintenance Worker
Lake Hiawatha Swim Club
06.2018 - 09.2018
Education
4+1 (BS+MS) - Accounting
Montclair State University
NJ12.2025
August 2020 - December 2021 - Accounting
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYHigh School Diploma -
Parsippany High School
Parsippany, NJ06.2020
Skills
- Software Proficiency: CCH Engagement, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, Oracle HFM, Coupa, CoStar, Lacerte, QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, Teams
- Technical Skills: Tax Return Preparation, Audit Procedures, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries
- Soft Skills: Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Effective and Professional Communication
- Language: Speak, write, and understand an intermediate working level of Spanish
Upcoming Internships
KPMG - Tax Intern - Summer 2024
Short Hills, NJ
06/2024 - 08/2024
Relevant Coursework
- Taxation for Individuals
- Audit Theory & Practice
- Financial Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting I & II
- Contemporary Issues in Intermediate Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Core 4 - Finance, Marketing, Management, Operations Management
Timeline
Assurance Intern
CohnReznick
01.2024 - 03.2024
Accounting Intern
Michael Kors
06.2023 - 08.2023
Accounting Intern
Alperin, Nebbia & Associates CPA
07.2022 - 06.2023
Front Counter/Waiter/Delivery Driver
Tuscany Villa Ristorante
05.2021 - 05.2022
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 06.2020
Maintenance Worker
Lake Hiawatha Swim Club
06.2018 - 09.2018
4+1 (BS+MS) - Accounting
Montclair State University
August 2020 - December 2021 - Accounting
Pace University
High School Diploma -
Parsippany High School