MICHELLE XIAO
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Accounting student with hands-on bookkeeping, payroll support, and financial recordkeeping experience in a CPA office. Bringing strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and client-facing communication developed through fast-paced service and tutoring roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping & Payroll Intern
Yongmei Cai & Associates CPA and PA
Boca Raton, Florida
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Executed bookkeeping and payroll tasks to ensure seamless financial operations in a professional CPA office.
- Facilitated payroll-related tasks with a focus on precision and adherence to deadlines.
- Enhanced financial recordkeeping by efficiently organizing and processing accounting information.
- Gained hands-on exposure to day-to-day accounting operations within a public accounting firm.
Tutor
Jupiter Community High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed structured study plans that enhanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Tracked progress and tailored strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Analyzed student performance to identify weaknesses and implement targeted interventions for improved academic outcomes.
Server
Grande's Italian Cucina
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed high-volume transactions and payments with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Handled cash and POS systems, reconciling orders to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure effective service delivery while upholding service quality and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Syracuse University – Whitman School of Management
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Support
- Payroll administration
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Basic Financial Reporting
- Accounting software
- Advanced Excel Functions
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Financial accuracy
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective communication
SKILLS
English (Native)
Mandarin (Native)
French (Beginner; Currently Learning)
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Corporate Accounting
- Audit
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Financial Analysis
- Excel-Based Data Analysis
Timeline
Bookkeeping & Payroll Intern
Yongmei Cai & Associates CPA and PA
06.2026 - 08.2026
Server
Grande's Italian Cucina
01.2022 - 01.2023
Tutor
Jupiter Community High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Syracuse University – Whitman School of Management