Marcela Cruz Chavez
Bridgeton
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Murray, Becker, & Cassell LLC
Northfield, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Assist in preparing federal and state tax filings for individuals and businesses, including Form 1065 and 1120
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax filing across multiple jurisdictions, maintaining accuracy and timely submission
- Prepared supporting documentations for workers’ compensation audits for clients.
- Prepare and file 1099s for business clients using CFA program
- Respond to IRS and state notices on behalf of clients, researching issues and coordinating with partners to resolve them.
- Performed monthly bookkeeping tasks including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of end of year financial statements for clients.
- Collaborated with partners and senior accountants to meet tax filing deadlines and support client engagements
Tax Intern
Preferred Financial Services
Mays Landing, NJ
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Answered phone calls and assisted clients with scheduling appointments
- Assisted in filing individual tax returns
- Maintained client records and conducted bookkeeping entries using QuickBooks Desktop
- Assisted in organizing and reconciling financial transactions for small businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Economics
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration and ability to work effectively with others
- Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Time management
Certification
Academic Certified IDEA Data Analyst, Issued: 2024-04-29
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Murray, Becker, & Cassell LLC
07.2025 - Current
Tax Intern
Preferred Financial Services
11.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Economics
Stockton University