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DAVID PATEL, CPA

Certified Public Accountant

david.patel@email.com +1 (555) 345-6789 Chicago, IL linkedin.com/in/davidpatel

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, tax preparation, and audit services. Proven track record of managing accounts for 50+ clients, reducing tax liabilities by 20%, and ensuring 100% compliance with GAAP standards. Expert in QuickBooks, SAP, and advanced Excel functions.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Board of Accountancy (License #123456)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - IMA
  • QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant

Mar 2020 - Present

Grant Thornton LLP, Chicago, IL

  • Manage audit engagements for 15+ clients with revenues ranging from $5M to $500M
  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns ensuring full GAAP compliance
  • Lead team of 3 junior accountants, providing training and quality review
  • Identified cost savings opportunities totaling $2.3M for manufacturing client

Staff Accountant

Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

Deloitte, Chicago, IL

  • Performed audits and reviews for diverse portfolio of clients
  • Prepared corporate tax returns and assisted with complex tax planning
  • Developed Excel automation tools reducing reconciliation time by 40%

Junior Accountant

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Regional Accounting Firm, Evanston, IL

  • Prepared individual and small business tax returns for 200+ clients
  • Performed bookkeeping and bank reconciliation services

EDUCATION

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Graduated: 2017

GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Graduated: 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• QuickBooks Pro • SAP ERP • Microsoft Dynamics • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) • Tax Software (Lacerte) • Financial Analysis • GAAP & IFRS • Budgeting & Forecasting • Audit Procedures

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