Chun-Heng "Jeffrey" Kan
West Covina,CA
Summary
Former accounting professional who transitioned to aviation to pursue a lifelong passion for flying. Known for strong attention to detail, structured decision-making, and a safety-driven approach developed in a highly regulated environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Handle 16+ client’s books including high-net-worth individuals, real estate, non-profit, manufacturer & distribution, law firm, and education
- Performed month-end reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, prepaid assets, fixed assets, and accrued expenses for clients
- Oversaw client’s balance sheet, income statement and cash flow. Monitor client’s bank and investment account
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial report and investment report to client in a timely fashion
- Assisted tax department to prepare income, property, and occupation tax services for small businesses and individuals
- Managed and monitor the work of 2 staff accountants on a daily basis
Operations Accountant
Fifth Third Bank
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted risk assessment on 2,000 accounts by performing data visualization on client’s sales tax reports and identify problematic accounts or suspicious financial activities
- Proactively resolved issues of overpayment or missing payment through notifications and offerings of extension or ending of the leasing contract to corresponding clients
- Utilized LeasePlus to prepare and analyze financial statements, month-end closing, internal audit, prepare and gather information to perform budgeting
- Performed and maintained daily accounts receivable from at least 100 clients
Accountant Associate
Senju Sprinkler
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Led sales team to implement Azure cloud services to store and transfer business operation files and reduced 10 hours weekly manual labor and 25% human error by facilitating order management process
- Eliminated discrepancies in finance by documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits, and managing statements
- Utilized QuickBooks to prepare month-end closing, financial statements, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations
- Enhanced vendor relationships by reviewing and negotiating contracts. Reduced service and material costs by 18%
- Performed intercompany analysis, developed procedures, performed training and transitioned role to new bookkeeper
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2019
Skills
Total Flight Time: 1528 hours
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 750 hours
- Simulated / Actual Instrument: 429 hours
- Solo: 100 hours
- Cross-Country: 739 hours
- Night: 43 hours
Certification
- Private Pilot License
- Instrument Rated
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Accomplishments
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Timeline
Staff Accountant
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
09.2022 - 04.2025
Operations Accountant
Fifth Third Bank
07.2021 - 11.2021
Accountant Associate
Senju Sprinkler
09.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine