Jing Xiang (Jing) Yang
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accounting professional with experience in both consulting and in-house corporate environments supporting clients of varying sizes and industries. Skilled in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Experienced in preparing financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting audits and regulatory filings. Strong background in accounts payable, reconciliations, and high-volume transaction processing using accounting systems such as QuickBooks and Sage Intacct. CPA candidate with 3 of 4 exam sections passed, seeking a Senior level role focused on accounting operations and financial analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Comic Relief Inc
Manhattan, NY
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Managed the full accounts payable cycle, processing and recording 30+ vendor invoices weekly while ensuring timely payments, accurate expense classification, and compliance with organizational policies.
- Recorded and reconciled 10+ weekly contribution and funding transactions, supporting cross-functional program operations.
- Prepared 10+ monthly merchant and donation platform reconciliations, performed bank reconciliations, and supported month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Partnered with the Controller in preparing monthly financial statements, quarterly forecasts and reforecasts, and the annual operating budget, providing analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and regulatory filings, including IRS Form 990, ensuring compliance with nonprofit reporting requirements.
- Coordinated the annual Form 1099 reporting process, including vendor data review, compliance verification, and filing preparation.
- Contributed to the enhancement of accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with department leaders to monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives.
Senior Associate
Accounting Solution of New York for Non-Profit
Manhattan, NY
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and approved bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions prepared by accounting associates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Supported audit engagements, annual budget development, and government grant expenditure tracking and allocation for a portfolio of 10+ nonprofit and corporate clients.
- Prepared monthly journal entries, completed month-end close activities, and delivered financial statements and board reporting packages for 10+ clients.
- Managed the end-to-end accounts payable process, overseeing the timely processing and payment of 40+ vendor invoices weekly through third-party financial systems.
- Collaborated with client management teams to analyze financial performance, investigate budget variances, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Assisted in maintaining financial reporting processes and strengthening internal controls to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Accounting Assistant
Daniel Ng, PLLC
Manhattan, NY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, managing communications, addressing inquiries, and coordinating financial information to support client service needs.
- Collected, analyzed, and reconciled sales data from more than 70 companies to prepare and file monthly sales tax returns accurately and in compliance with state regulations.
- Recorded and maintained 100+ daily financial transactions in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and supporting the preparation of annual financial reports and tax filings.
- Assisted management with financial data compilation, account analysis, and reporting activities to support year-end financial statement preparation.
- Maintained organized financial records and supporting documentation, improving the efficiency and accuracy of accounting and reporting processes.
Education
Master’s - Information System
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY05-2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY12-2019
Skills
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google workspace: Excel (Google sheet) (Pivot table, functions (Xlookup, Vlookup, Sum if, and ect…) and data analysis tools), Word (Google Docs), PowerPoint (Google PPT), Access
- Proficient in Quick Book Software and Billcom (Receivable, Payable, Bank Reconciliation and Profit and Loss Analysis)
- Proficient in Sage Intacct (Receivable, Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Transactions Import, and custom report generation)
- Language: Fluent in Mandarin; Basic Cantonese
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate
Passed 3 of 4 CPA Exam sections; final section in progress
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
Comic Relief Inc
05.2023 - 04.2026
Senior Associate
Accounting Solution of New York for Non-Profit
07.2021 - 05.2023
Accounting Assistant
Daniel Ng, PLLC
06.2019 - 09.2019
Master’s - Information System
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business