Shikun Zhang
Pasadena
Summary
Results-driven CPA candidate with an M.S. in Accounting and pending license. Over 4 years of progressive experience in audit and financial reporting. Recognized as a professional auditing specialist, adept at conducting precise financial assessments and compliance audits. Valued for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in risk assessment, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliability and keen eye for identifying and mitigating potential financial discrepancies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Qiu Accountancy
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Led and participated in 30+ audit engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
- Planned and structured audit engagements from risk assessment and scoping to final reporting, ensuring comprehensive audit coverage.
- Conducted in-depth financial statement reviews, internal control evaluations, and substantive testing to identify discrepancies and recommend improvements.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Coordinated with client finance teams to collect, analyze, and validate financial data, ensuring reporting accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior accountants, overseeing assignments, reviewing deliverables, and fostering professional development through structured guidance.
Accountant
Air China
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, annual budgets and other records.
- Solve credit cards dispute & charge back cases
- Match sale/refunds record with sale/refunds receipts
- Issue agency debit memo to travel agent
Audit Intern
Shine Wing CPA
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Tested and documented cash receipts/disbursements, accounts receivables/payables, fixed assets, and expenditures
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations while conducting audits for both public and private sector clients.
- Assisted in the development of clear and concise audit reports, contributing to effective communication with client management teams.
- Improved understanding of industry-specific risks by participating in training seminars focused on emerging trends and challenges within the auditing profession.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA08.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA01.2014
Skills
- Audit preparation
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Microsoft office
- QuickBooks
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Qiu Accountancy
03.2018 - 10.2022
Accountant
Air China
11.2017 - 03.2018
Audit Intern
Shine Wing CPA
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Master of Science - Accounting
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Curtin University of Technology
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