Tax Accountant
NATHANIEL OKWU
UPS Customer Center
Pittsburgh,PA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Tax AccountantAccountantPublic Policy InternPolitical AnalystPolitical Consultant
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeConsulting
Location Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$65000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Personable and analytical professional, well-suited for roles requiring strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Possesses a foundational understanding of tax regulations and accounting principles, coupled with proficiency in financial software and data entry. Prepared to streamline tax preparation processes and ensure compliance, enhancing client satisfaction and accuracy.
Work History
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2 Years 5 Months- Loaded and unloaded packages efficiently to meet daily operational targets
- Operated conveyor systems to ensure smooth package flow within facility
- Conducted quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to guidelines during package handling
Student Engagement Ambassador
3 Years 2 Months- Established and maintained strong relationships with alumni through regular communication to enhance connections
- Planned and executed successful fundraisers to support student initiatives and enhance campus community engagement
- Analyzed fundraising campaign data in Excel using pivot tables and VLOOKUP to track donor engagement trends
- Developed promotional materials to effectively communicate program benefits and opportunities.
- Facilitated campus events to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Business (Concentration in Accounting) and Political Science
- 3.51 GPA
- Mid-Atlantic Scholarship Recipient
- Kathleen Smilow Scholarship Recipient
- summa cum laude graduate
- Study Abroad: Australia, Public Policy
- Pi Sigma Alpha Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Football & Track
Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Program
- Studied abroad for five months in Gold Coast Australia
- Studied Public Policy and Government Business Relationships
Skills
Warehouse navigation
Excel
Time management
Organization skills
Flexibility
Organizational skills
Communication
Cross-cultural communication
Python
Public policy research
Public policy analysis
Tax return preparation
Extra Curriculars and Volunteer Experience
- Dual College Athlete
- Lake Forest College
- Four Year Varsity Football
- Four Year Varsity Track Runner
- Club Member
- Finance Club
- Black Men's Group
- Chess Club
- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
- Tax Preparer
- Completed Advanced and Foreign Student/Scholar IRS certifications
- Interviewed clients regarding income, deductions and allowable credit(s)
- Directly prepared taxpayers' federal and state returns and answered tax related questions
- Applied and assessed relevant tax treaty provisions for non-residents
- Worked with the calculation of taxable scholarship income and allowable education credits
- Built trust with clients by using active listening skills in interviewing, and preparing tax returns
Certification
Gilman Program Alumni, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, U.S. Department of State
2026 Lake Forest College Leadership Skills, Graduate School of Management
Timeline
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UPS Customer Center
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Student Engagement Ambassador
Lake Forest College
02.2023 - 04.2026Read More
Griffith University
Study Abroad
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Lake Forest College
Bachelor of Arts from Double Major in Business (Concentration in Accounting) and Political Science
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Relevant Course Work
- BUSN 230: Financial Accounting
- BUSN 245: Business Management
- FIN 210: Financial Management
- BUSN 335: Intermediate Accounting II
- BUSN 332: Financial Auditing
- BUSN 430: Federal Tax Accounting
- COLL 150: Data Analytics with Excel
Honors and Awards
Kathleen Smilow Annual Scholarship, Lake Forest College
- Annual Award: This scholarship recognizes your leadership, accomplishments in and out of the classroom, and overall performance as a student at Lake Forest College.
Personal Information
Title: Accountancy & Political Science Major