Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Work
Additional Information
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Yuxuan (Celine) Li

Summary

Results-oriented accountant with a Master of Science in Accounting, specializing in tax preparation and financial analysis. Proven track record in compliance and operational efficiency. Bilingual in Mandarin and English, with strong communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

Michael H. Lester JD CPA Business Management
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepared tax returns, provided audit representation, and advised on tax compliance
  • Explained tax requirements, assisted with tax planning, and helped with business registration and investment evaluations
  • Conducted financial planning and analysis, improved accounting systems, and prepared financial statements.

Bookkeeper, Business Development Manager

Reliance Management (startup)
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties, including posting information and regularly reconciling accounts
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships, reduced purchase price of supplier product by 13%
  • Increased Chinese social media channel sales orders through marketing strategies and product promotion campaigns.

Business Development and Operation

Rossall Mc (startup)
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • Developed primary suppliers to establish the business relationship
  • Maintained and improved the operations of the business.

Sales Manager

Silver Horse Culture
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Exceeded annual sales goals by 17% and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends
  • Established 1000+ new clients through various prospecting methods, and presenting opportunities to sell services.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023

MBA -

Bethesda University
Anaheim, CA
12.2019

Skills

  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Pivot Table)
  • Basic Power BI
  • Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
  • Financial Statement
  • Budget Preparation
  • FASB Codification
  • Tax Preparation
  • Stock Trading Experience
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Leadership Skills
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
  • CPA, Preparing the exam

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – VITA 2021
● Attending training sessions provided by IRS and providing free income-tax preparation services


Internal Vice President - Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Lambda Chapter 2021
● Reach out and maintain good relations with accounting firms and government agencies, serve as organization's representative and liaison
● Schedule professional speakers for general meetings
● Assist the president in any way seen fit


Activities Coordinator 2021
● Plan and host social events and community services every month

Additional Information

Interests: Reading books, exploring and learning new things, hiking, camping, healthy cooking
Languages: Mandarin, English, Cantonese
Characteristics: Self-motivated, positive attitude, great communicator

Timeline

Accountant

Michael H. Lester JD CPA Business Management
06.2022 - Current

Business Development and Operation

Rossall Mc (startup)
05.2020 - 06.2020

Bookkeeper, Business Development Manager

Reliance Management (startup)
02.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Manager

Silver Horse Culture
05.2013 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University

MBA -

Bethesda University
  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
  • CPA, Preparing the exam
Yuxuan (Celine) Li