SURUJNEE PERSAUD-SANASIE
Rochester,NY
Summary
Accounting graduate with hands-on experience in month-end close support, adjusting journal entries, invoice reconciliation, and tax preparation. Strong Excel skills and US GAAP knowledge with a focus on accurate, compliant recordkeeping. Recent experience preparing 40+ individual federal and state tax returns to support reliable financial and tax reporting. Detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in month-end close, journal entries, vendor invoice reconciliations, and tax filing support. Prepared 40+ federal and state returns, used Excel to verify data and resolve discrepancies, and worked with Oracle, QuickBooks, and CCH Access Tax in deadline-driven settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Intern
MMB + CO
Rochester, NY
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Prepared 40+ individual Federal and State tax returns using CCH Acess Tax software during peak filing season.
- Applied accounting and tax concepts to evaluate the appropriate treatment of expenditures, including considerations related to capitalization and depreciation.
- Entered, reviewed, and analyzed financial and tax data from K-1s, Schedule C, and W-2 forms to ensure complete, compliant filings.
- Performed Excel-based reconciliations and reviewed supporting information to identify discrepancies and verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve questions, complete assigned work, and meet time-sensitive deadlines during peak filing season.
Accounting Intern
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared adjusting journal entries and supported month-end close processes with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Reconciled approximately 15+ vendor invoices weekly, ensuring alignment with financial records.
- Analyzed and compared financial data to identify discrepancies and verify appropriate application of matching principles.
Student Aide
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Digitized and organized 500+ physical student records, improving data accessibility and supporting the office's digital transformation initiative.
- Processed and verified student records with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining organized documentation.
- Assisted students with registration procedures and academic records inquiries, while communicating information clearly and professionally.
Intern
Transcat
Rochester, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Updated and maintained system data for 300+ product parts, including pricing and shipment timelines, supporting purchasing and operations activities.
- Reviewed information for accuracy and completeness to help ensure reliable data was available to purchasing and operations teams.
- Organized and maintained departmental information and supplies to support efficient daily operations.
- Gained familiarity with Transcat's business environment and cross-functional operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05-2026
Associate in science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2022
Skills
- Accounting and technical skills
- Financial accounting
- General ledger and bank reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Month-end close support
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice reconciliation
- Financial statement preparation
- Expense tracking
- Budget support
- Individual tax preparation
- US GAAP foundation
- Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions)
- Oracle software
- QuickBooks software
- CCH Access Tax software
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint presentation software
- Outlook email management
- ERP systems
Certification
AI for Accounting Professionals: Accounting & Bookkeeping — Udemy 2026-05, BCG Introduction to Data for Decision Makers Job Simulation — Forage 2026-05, Excel Essentials Training, Microsoft 365 — LinkedIn Learning 2024-02
Accomplishments
- Achievements :
- Dean's List Recognition
- Cum Laude Graduate
Timeline
Tax Intern
MMB + CO
01.2026 - 04.2026
Accounting Intern
Rochester Institute of Technology
05.2025 - 12.2025
Student Aide
Monroe Community College
03.2022 - 11.2022
Intern
Transcat
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate in science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College