HERMELA MEKONNEN
Tukwila,WA
Summary
A Committed candidate seeking Accounting/ Finance/ Administrative/ Customer Service positions with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in paying attention to detail, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scanner (Seasonal)
CPA Seattle
Shoreline, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Reviewed electronically scanned document images to verify accuracy.
- Processed large volumes of incoming documents in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy standards were met.
- Batched, sorted and imported electronic files into software.
- Scanned documents and images into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Kept documents moving in proper flow by applying strong organizational, planning and multitasking abilities.
Junior Tax Associate
H&R Block
Burien, Washington
12.2023 - Current
- Entering tax return information into computers for processing
- Provided technical guidance on various tax issues to clients.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy of reported information on tax returns.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents associated with client's accounts.
- Developed proactive strategies for minimizing clients' future liabilities through careful analysis of current law.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Supported work of senior-level accounting and tax preparation professionals to maximize office productivity.
- Helped clients integrate new tax software with accounting software.
Assistant Finance Officer
Green way Farms PLC
Addis Ababa
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Actively participated in projects related to improving operational efficiencies across the organization's finance function
- Performed daily accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
Accounting Intern
Yeayneabeba Mogessie Authorized Accountant
Addis Ababa
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared journal entries to record daily business operations accurately
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions
- Reconciled inventory balances between ERP system and physical counts
- Utilized accounting software to maintain books for all clients.
Administrative Assistant
Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association
Addis Ababa
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07-2019
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Database Entry
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Administrative Arrangements
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Memoranda Preparation
- Clerical Support
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Coordination
- Accuracy and Precision
Certification
- Federal Income Tax by H&R Block
- Employability Skills Accelerator Program-Customer Service
Languages
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Scanner (Seasonal)
CPA Seattle
02.2024 - Current
Junior Tax Associate
H&R Block
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Finance Officer
Green way Farms PLC
10.2020 - 01.2021
Accounting Intern
Yeayneabeba Mogessie Authorized Accountant
07.2020 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant
Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association
11.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Addis Ababa University
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