Jiarui Li
El Monte,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Auditor
Chen and Fan Accountancy Corporation
El Monte, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Led audit engagements for 9 publicly listed companies and 1 bank in the U.S., preparing working papers for fixed assets, payroll expense, accrued expenses, operating expenses and revenue and so on
- Performed compilation and review engagements for clients across various industries, preparing financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Assisted in drafting audit and review reports, presenting findings and recommendations to clients
- Conducted inventory counts and reconciliations, ensuring physical counts aligned with client records and audit standards
- Analyzed financial data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities, supporting the preparation of audit, review, and compilation reports
- Collaborated with clients to address audit, review, and compilation-related inquiries, enhancing understanding of industry-specific financial and operational processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including tax professionals, to provide comprehensive financial services
- Facilitated communication between audit teams and client management, ensuring mutual understanding of key findings, risks, and actionable recommendations
- Utilized advanced data analytics tools such as Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, sumifs) and audit software (CaseWare) to streamline working paper preparation and enhance audit efficiency
- Audited clients across diverse industries, including manufacturing, retail and technology, gaining expertise in industry-specific financial practices and risks
Tax Preparer
VITA Program of IRS
Champaign, IL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Prepared over 10 individual tax returns weekly using the TaxSlayer system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state tax regulations
- Conducted over 20 client intake and document verification sessions, including on-site visits to interview clients and collect and organize relevant tax documents (e.g., W-2, 1099-R, 1098-T)
- Managed client relationships through regular follow-ups, conducting weekly Microsoft Teams calls to address missing information, clarify client inquiries, and provide updates on the tax return process
- Coordinated with a team of tax professionals and reviewers to finalize and submit tax returns within deadlines
Accountant
Springer Capital
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and posted adjusting journal entries to the general ledger to reflect accurate account balances and ensure proper alignment with financial reporting requirements
- Managed bookkeeping for over 500 monthly transactions, ensuring accurate recording of income and expenses
- Processed payroll for 40 employees monthly, implementing thorough checks to ensure timely and accurate payments, proper tax calculations, and compliance with local regulations
- Reconciled monthly bank and credit card statements to financial integrity
- Performed accounts payable functions, processing and entering over 300 vendor bills monthly
Research Assistant
Northeast Securities Co., Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted research on the U.S. banking crisis and dollar liquidity, analyzing over 40 detailed reports to identify critical economic and financial trends
- Leveraged Wind System to extract and update data on dollar liquidity, enabling real-time analysis and providing actionable insights into market volatility and liquidity constraints
- Analyzed gold price trends and U.S. stock rate adjustment probabilities, synthesizing data from 21 reports and leveraging the FedWatch Tool to derive probabilities of future Federal Reserve rate hikes and cuts
Auditor
KPMG China
Chengdu, Sichuan
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Assessed the effectiveness of internal controls for 8 clients across various industries, identifying control deficiencies and potential risk areas to enhance financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
- Prepared detailed audit documentation to support key findings, ensuring accurate representation of financial and operational processes for client reports and external reviews
- Collaborated with a team of 7 auditors to coordinate audit engagements
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary information, clarify discrepancies, and provide recommendations for improving internal controls
- Analyzed financial data and trends, contributing to the preparation of audit reports with risk exposure
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2024
BBA - Accounting
Baruch College
New York, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
China05-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, CaseWare and Tableau
- Understanding of accounting procedure and internal controls
- Audit, compilation, and review engagements
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication, organization and relationship management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
- Cross-functional teamwork
- GAAP principles
Timeline
Staff Auditor
Chen and Fan Accountancy Corporation
06.2024 - Current
Tax Preparer
VITA Program of IRS
01.2024 - 04.2024
Accountant
Springer Capital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
Northeast Securities Co., Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2023
Auditor
KPMG China
01.2022 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
BBA - Accounting
Baruch College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
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