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Faith Chou

West Bloomfield,MI

Summary

Experienced financial professional with over a decade of expertise from 1995 to 2005. Skilled in managing accounting operations as a Financial Accountant/Controller. Stepped away from work to focus on health and homeschool twin daughters. Now motivated to reenter the job market, seeking remote/part-time/full-time position. Bringing maturity, analytical skills, and a strong work ethic to contribute effectively in accounting roles.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Homeschooling
West Bloomfield, MI
08.2012 - 06.2019
  • Assessed student progress through regular testing and observation.
  • Provided guidance to students in making educational decisions.
  • Collaborated with other home educators to develop engaging curricula that met state standards.
  • Tutored students in areas where they needed additional support or reinforcement.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Functioned as a college principal/ counselor help students pursue college education

Controller/Financial Accountant

Modern Engineering, Inc
Auburn Hills, MI
05.1999 - 05.2005
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to accounting practices.
  • Coordinated audits by external auditors in accordance with GAAP standards.
  • Managed month-end closing process including journal entries , financial statements, and account analysis.
  • Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
  • Collaborated with IT department to optimize use of software systems for tracking finances.
  • Worked with auditor/bank/lawyer/software consultants for auditing requirements, weekly payroll cash advance request, due diligence process, software implementation.

Accountant

Ryder Automotive Carrier Group
Troy, MI
03.1995 - 05.1999
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Prepared ad hoc analysis and presentations as needed.
  • Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Finance

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01-1995

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology

National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei
06-1987

Skills

  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • General ledger management
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial reporting/Ad Hoc reporting
  • Year end audit preparation
  • Tax returns/government report filing
  • Financial statements/ Analysis
  • Financial analysis/presentation for district operation managers
  • Organization and time management
  • Analytical skills, work ethics, patience, adaptability
  • MS Excel, MS Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Quickbooks

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Homeschool Educator

Homeschooling
08.2012 - 06.2019

Controller/Financial Accountant

Modern Engineering, Inc
05.1999 - 05.2005

Accountant

Ryder Automotive Carrier Group
03.1995 - 05.1999

MBA - Accounting And Finance

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology

National Taiwan Normal University

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