Zehua Cai
Bothell,Washington
Summary
Master of Science in Accounting candidate with hands-on experience in tax preparation, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. Strong foundation in GAAP and advanced Excel. Detail-oriented and analytical, seeking to develop within corporate accounting and financial operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Flow Specialist
BestBuy
09.2021
- Proactively check all signs with correct product in store, and make sure they are in good order.
- Locate the products according to customers’ need
- Arrange for the pickups
Part time Tax Preparer
Hongxin CPA
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing individual and pass-through entity tax returns (Forms 1040, 1120S, and 1065) using CCH ProSystem fx Tax, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Supported tax filings for clients with international components, including foreign income reporting and related disclosure requirements.
- Entered and reviewed financial data within CCH, including K-1 allocations, depreciation schedules, and multi-state adjustments.
- Organized and analyzed client source documents (W-2s, 1099s, brokerage statements, K-1s, foreign financial statements) to support accurate and timely filing.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to resolve tax-related issues and reconcile discrepancies during return preparation.
- Maintained organized digital workpapers and tracked return status to support tax season workflow efficiency.
Staff Accountant
Hanlin Moss Yi
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Proficient in preparing individual and business tax returns using UltraTax, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Skilled in using QuickBooks to manage monthly business filings and account reconciliations, improving the accuracy of financial records.
- Capable of performing reconciliations, adjusting entries, and financial analysis, while supporting senior accountants with month-end closing.
Book keeper
Kroger
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Process daily customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing and loan payments with a high degree of accuracy.
- Safely manage large amounts of cash and adhere to all security protocols.
- Ensure all funds are accurately accounted for and reported to store managers and related parties of head quarter daily.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA09-2025
Master of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA08-2024
Skills
- Accounting: GAAP compliance, journal entries, financial reporting, account reconciliations
- Analysis: Budget preparation, variance/margin analysis, audit support
- Software: Microsoft Excel (advanced), QuickBooks, UltraTax
- Professional: Attention to detail, analytical mindset, time management, teamwork
- Language: Mandarin, Shanghainese
Timeline
Part time Tax Preparer
Hongxin CPA
12.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Hanlin Moss Yi
05.2025 - 08.2025
Book keeper
Kroger
07.2024 - 05.2025
Product Flow Specialist
BestBuy
09.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Washington Bothell
Master of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
University of Washington Bothell
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
- Master of Science: Accounting Autumn 2025
- Explore more advanced courses and ensure you gain more knowledge.
- Deepen analytical and problem-solving skills, pay attention to detail and accuracy.
- Better develop time management and organizational skills and improve teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Learn all kinds of knowledge in depth to prepare for CPA
- Business Administration: Accounting Spring 2022
- Conduct a survey of a pharmaceutical company with the panelists and conduct an analysis of the company's operating conditions.
- Analyze the reason of the rise in home prices and predict the direction of home prices in Washington state.
- Complete a survey of A company's employees' association with its internal culture with team members.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Leadership and Professional Development for interns (CWU) 2024
- Engaged in training sessions covering leadership, communication, problem-solving, and workplace professionalism.
- Participated in workshops and networking events to strengthen leadership and collaboration skills.
- Study team or group in class Autumn 2021- Present
- Act as a group leader, schedule the meetings, determine the themes, assign works to team members, and wrap up summary reports.
- Lead the panelists to analyze the home prices of Washington State and predict the price direction in the same area.
- Always act as the facilitator of conferences theme in group meetings.