Kentaro Nishitani
Daly City,CA
Summary
Competent and thorough accounting assistant with 1 year of experience supporting A/R, A/P, bookkeeping, income taxes and payroll. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills to contribute to a dynamic accounting team.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
MSB & Company (Bookkeeping/Payroll/Income Tax)
San Mateo, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Posted and reconciled bank and credit card statements in QuickBooks Desktop for 60+ companies.
- Collected, organized, and prepared data (bank statements, CC statements, receipts, invoices, etc.) provided by clients to ensure compliance in case of an IRS audit.
- Prepared detailed, yet to-the-point questions to ask clients after posting unknown transactions (AMAs) into QuickBooks. Followed up persistently, yet politely, to retrieve the answers.
- Assisted in entering, amending, and submitting certified payroll on the DIR Public Works website. Cross-referenced company payroll records to ensure the accuracy of hours, wages, deductions, and benefits for employees. Identified and corrected any discrepancies immediately.
- Processed payroll requests from clients and efficiently transmitted them to the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Facilitated the onboarding of new employees for payroll clients. Assisted new employees in Spanish completing I-9s, W-4s, and other required onboarding documents.
- Translated all new payroll client documents (service contract, direct deposit, payroll protocol forms) from English to Spanish.
- Corresponded efficiently with over 600+ clients (corporate and individual) via telephone and email during the 2023 tax season to retrieve tax documents, schedule appointments, and answer general tax-related inquiries.
- Streamlined the process of reviewing and preparing tax returns by proficiently organizing all essential documentation for corporate and individual returns, such as W-2s, 1099s, P&Ls, and Balance Sheets.
- Aided clients in navigating SmartVault, the company's secure portal for accessing e-file authorization forms and sensitive financial documents, while effectively troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
- Developed accurate spreadsheets for calculating total expenses from receipts, & invoices versus income for the tax preparer to enter in corporate and personal tax returns.
- Prepared checks and entered data into spreadsheets and client files to track payments on behalf of clients to the IRS and FTB accordingly.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities, such as invoicing, collections, and deposits. Processed over 70+ invoices during monthly payroll billing.
- Assisted with accounts payable, effectively resolving any payment discrepancies with vendors and paying open invoices as due, via check and electronically.
- Kept office equipment functional, supplies well-stocked, distributed mail, and faxed/scanned documents. Directed client calls/emails to the appropriate department to promote efficient operation during the busy tax season.
After School Program Teacher - Lead
Newton The Child's Learning Center
Atherton, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a program lead for an integrated 4th and 5th-grade class.
- Worked closely with a tightly-knit team as well as school personnel to facilitate STEM projects, arts and crafts, and other extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology into the classroom curriculum to supplement and assist students with homework and learning new concepts.
- Established rapport and positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular updates on student progress and behavior, both commending and using discretion to highlight areas that needed improvement. (Spanish/English)
After School Program Teacher
Champions (KinderCare Education)
Daly City, CA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Engaged with upwards of 40 children at a time, heavily relying on multitasking skills due to limited staffing.
- Learned how to engage and support children in different stages of development and growth.
- Learned and implemented classroom and behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive, safe learning environment and experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05-2025
TESOL Certificate - English
Canadian Institute Of English
Online12.2023
High School Diploma -
Westmoor High School
Daly City, CA05.2020
Skills
- A/R, A/P, Bank & Credit Card Statement Posting/Reconciliation
- Trilingual (Native English, Working Spanish, Business/Native Japanese)
- Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, G-Suite Proficiency
- Tax Software Proficiency - SmartVault
- QuickBooks Desktop & Online
- Effective Business Communication: Accurate, Diligent, Honest & Flexible
- Proactive Collaborator, Critical Thinker, & Personable With Clientele & Team
Volunteer Work at Local Church
- Collected, recorded, deposited, and organized church donations in a timely manner.
- Conducted reconciliation for statements, discovered, and corrected discrepancies (digital and manually maintained ledgers).
- Calculated and forecasted monthly spending budget for the church.
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
MSB & Company (Bookkeeping/Payroll/Income Tax)
12.2023 - Current
After School Program Teacher - Lead
Newton The Child's Learning Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
After School Program Teacher
Champions (KinderCare Education)
07.2021 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
College of San Mateo
TESOL Certificate - English
Canadian Institute Of English
High School Diploma -
Westmoor High School
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