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Megan Kaminski

Lake Zurich,IL

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Accountant

Wipfli LLP
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared accurate tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, maximizing deductions and credits.
  • Secured and properly handled confidential data to protect against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and unapproved disclosure.
  • Contributed to overall team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication regarding their unique needs and goals related to taxation matters.

Bartender

Salsa 17 Grill & Margarita Bar
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Ensured high customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Bartender

California Pizza Kitchen
05.2018 - 11.2022
  • Ensured high customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
12.2022

Associate of Arts -

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05.2020

Associate of Science -

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Organization Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Wipfli LLP
01.2023 - Current

Bartender

Salsa 17 Grill & Margarita Bar
04.2019 - 12.2022

Bartender

California Pizza Kitchen
05.2018 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University

Associate of Arts -

William Rainey Harper College

Associate of Science -

William Rainey Harper College
  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Megan Kaminski