Rita Zakhari

Full-Time Caregiver
December 2019 – July 2024

Served as a dedicated full-time caregiver to my late fiancé during a prolonged and complex medical journey, including open-heart surgery, stroke recovery, kidney failure, and related complications.

• Provided 24/7 in-home care and daily hospital support during treatment and recovery
• Coordinated with physicians, nurses, dialysis centers, and rehabilitation teams to ensure continuity of care
• Managed all medications, including intake monitoring, refills, and communication with pharmacies
• Assisted with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, mobility, and personal care
• Oversaw household operations: cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, and maintenance
• Handled medical insurance applications, coverage maintenance, and resolution of billing discrepancies
• Maintained detailed records of appointments, treatments, and medical updates

Current Experience

Part-Time Caregiver
Provide weekend care and support for my mother, assisting with daily needs and household management.

Self-Employed Bookkeeper & Accounting Services Provider
Deliver bookkeeping and accounting services to multiple clients, including financial record management, reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger oversight, financial statements preparation for year-end tax filing and reporting.

MGO, CPA
2022 – September 2023
Bookkeeper | Accountant | Accounts Manager

• Managed client accounts, bookkeeping, and financial reporting
• Oversaw reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and account analysis
• Supported month-end and year-end closing processes

Nussbaum, Berg, Klein & Wolpow, CPAs, LLP
2015 – 2022
Bookkeeper | Accountant | Accounts Manager

• Maintained financial records for multiple clients
• Prepared financial statements and performed account reconciliations
• Managed accounts payable/receivable and client communications
• Preparation of business and individual tax returns

Want & Ender, CPA, PC
2000 – 2015
Receptionist → Bookkeeper → Accountant → Accounts Manager

• Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility within the firm
• Handled bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting
• Managed client accounts and coordinated directly with partners and clients
• Oversaw office administrative operations
• Preparation of business and individual tax returns

Cecilware Corporation – Astoria, Queens, NY
1996 – 1999
Customer Service Associate | Assistant Office Manager

• Provided customer support and order processing
• Assisted with office administration and internal operations
• Coordinated communication between departments

Duane Reade – New York, NY
1994 – 1996
Sales Associate | Cashier

• Delivered customer service and managed point-of-sale transactions
• Maintained inventory and restocked merchandise

Daycare Facility – Ukraine
1987 – 1993
Teacher Assistant

• Assisted in the care and supervision of children ages 1–7
• Supported classroom instruction and daily activity planning

IRS EA - Enrolled Agent.

Community Involvement – Volunteer, Local Neighborhood Animal Rescue Group
25 Years – Present

Active member of a local volunteer-based animal rescue organization, supporting the management and care of community cat colonies.

• Provide daily feeding and ongoing care for 12–14 cats
• Manage and monitor neighborhood cat colonies to ensure their health and safety
• Construct and maintain insulated winter shelters
• Coordinate and transport animals to veterinary appointments
• Provide care for sick or injured animals
• Assist rescue organizations with humane trapping of cats requiring medical treatment
• Support spay and neuter initiatives to help responsibly manage and reduce the feral cat population

• I approach elderly individuals and those with special needs with respect, compassion and empathy
• Patient and attentive, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Collaborative and approachable, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Committed to going the extra mile to assist clients in identifying practical and effective solutions to complex issues