Amina Elzalabani
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Emerging accounting professional ready to develop career foundation with expanding operation. Dedicated to keeping records accurate and controls tight to meet all business needs. Systematic and well-organized with strong attention to detail, mathematical acumen and GAAP knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Associate
Gursey Schneider
05.2022 - Current
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns In CCH Axcess.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Secured and properly handled confidential data to protect against unauthorized access, improper transmission and unapproved disclosure.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Developed tax plans and projections to help clients meet objectives.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
Tax/Accountant Associate
Bharmal And Associates, Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.
- Checked employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
- Submitted weekly cash flow report that showed inflows, outflows and projections to controller.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared and filed tax returns for clients using tax software (Drake).
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Quickbooks.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Stored copies of completed returns and related documents according to company procedures and business regulations
- Applied federal and state government regulations to prepare accurate and compliant tax returns for clients
- Determined clients' eligibility for tax credits, abatements or deductions through careful research and oversight
- Performed detailed research and used findings to support audit reports
- Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents.
English Tutor and Philosophy
Saddleback College
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns
- Created handouts, study materials and quizzes
- Recorded student progress and tutoring session details
- Embedded Tutoring in several English classes
- Instructed small groups of 6-15 students in key subject concepts
- Taught students how to study, take notes and complete test questions
- Worked closely with students from freshmen year through senior year, helping to learn essay writing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CAAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Tax filing
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Quickbooks
- Payroll Processing
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation processes
- Profits and losses tracking
- Journal Entries using Excel
- Valid PTIN
- Review Financial Statements
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Tax Associate
Gursey Schneider
05.2022 - Current
Tax/Accountant Associate
Bharmal And Associates, Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
07.2020 - 07.2021
English Tutor and Philosophy
Saddleback College
01.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Saddleback College
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