Nirmitha Mahadevan
Hayward,United States
Summary
Prospective Accounting Intern with hands-on experience preparing tax returns for international students through IRS VITA. Strong foundation in tax preparation, financial reporting, and budget management. Demonstrates keen analytical skills to optimize financial processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. Eager to contribute to a dynamic accounting team while further developing expertise in financial analysis and reporting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
VITA Income Tax
01.2025 - 04.2025
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), IRS-Certified
- Prepared and filed 20+ federal/state tax returns for local and international students, applying knowledge of Form 1040NR and tax treaties to minimize errors.
- Conducted in-depth taxpayer interviews to assess tax situations, verify residency status, and identify eligible deductions/credits, ensuring accurate filings and maximizing refunds for local and international students.
- Collaborated with multiple fellow volunteers to verify accuracy of all tax filings.
Cashier
Moon Indian Restaurant
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Handled cash and card payments during busy lunch and dinner rushes with accuracy and professionalism.
- Helped track tips and split earnings fairly among servers, building attention to detail with basic calculations.
- Occasionally assisted the owner with simple recordkeeping tasks like noting inventory deliveries or calculating weekly totals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Analytics (August 2024—June 2026)
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CAAssociate of Science - Accounting (August 2022—June 2024)
Chabot College
Hayward, CASkills
- Client Management Data Analysis Financial Accounting Problem-Solving Cost Optimization Team Collaboration Strategic Planning Tax Preparation (VITA Certified) Attention to detail Team collaboration
Certifications
- VITA Certified Volunteer Tax Preparer
- Completed "Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel" (Coursera, June 2025) to strengthen Excel and financial reporting skills.
- AccountingCoach PRO+ – Certificate of Achievement
- Completed the entire course covering core accounting topics including:
- Financial Statement Preparation (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement)
- Journal Entries, Adjusting Entries, and Trial Balances
- Debits and Credits, Inventory Methods (FIFO, LIFO), Depreciation
- Internal Controls and Bank Reconciliations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
VITA Income Tax
01.2025 - 04.2025
Cashier
Moon Indian Restaurant
06.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Analytics (August 2024—June 2026)
California State University, East Bay
Associate of Science - Accounting (August 2022—June 2024)
Chabot College
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