James Henderson
Burlington,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting graduate with 12 months of experience in public accounting. Seeking to leverage my analytical skills and attention to detail in an accounting position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Intern
SB Partners LLP
Burlington, ON
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Drafted 80-100 correspondence letters for various stakeholders regarding accounting matters.
- Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation for 4 large audit clients.
- Used Microsoft productivity software analyzing over 200 client accounts.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Filed and archived over 300 tax returns and other accounting items.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas increase accuracy and compliance by 30%.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, saving some clients over $10,000.
- Processed invoices, payments, credit memos, and other accounting documents.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Burlington, ON
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Eliminated customer frustration by safely handling ovens, fryers, and mixers, establishing strong customer loyalty.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing 8-10 identical dishes every day, resulting in customer satisfaction and a financial reward.
- Trained, managed, and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity, which set high standards for the business.
- Minimized order inaccuracy by coordinating an average of 30 to 50 daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each table.
- Completed 10-20 different tasks per day under pressure by communicating effectively to fellow crew members creating smooth business operations.
Education
Honours Bachelors of Accounting Co-op - Accounting
Brock University
Burlington, ON12-2024
Skills
- Prepared 200 personal and corporate tax returns using various tax software (TaxPrep)
- Managed 40 clients through QuickBooks Online and Sage
- Effective financial analysis from a personal tax, corporate tax and audit perspective
- Organized and provided in depth analysis for over 200 clients using advanced Excel skills
- Highly effective communicator, working with over 200 tax clients at one time
- Efficient time management skills, completing over 400 tax returns during 2023 and 2024 tax season
- Confident leader, effectively mentoring a small team of 10 people
- Proficient problem solver, answering client questions through email
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve all dough being made within one hour, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Led team of 10+ people completing a record number of tax returns in a tax season
- Effectively communicated and worked with various clients in person and received positive feedback about my services I provided
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Intern
SB Partners LLP
01.2022 - 04.2024
Cook
Pizza Hut
09.2018 - 01.2021
Honours Bachelors of Accounting Co-op - Accounting
Brock University
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