Srushti Gajjar
Schaumburg
Summary
Driven and meticulous professional with extensive experience in tax and accounting roles, notably at Founder's CPA. Excelled in utilizing Intuit Pro-connect and QuickBooks Online, demonstrating a keen understanding of tax law and efficient audit support. Proven ability in fostering professional relationships and enhancing procedural efficiencies, showcasing exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting/Tax Accounting Intern
Founder's CPA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax 1120 returns in Intuit pro-connect.
- Used QBO Online and done bank feeds, reconciling, Journal entries and MEC items.
- Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance, audits and refunds.
- Reviewed clients' current tax processes to identify inefficiencies, providing enhancements to improve procedures and reduce tax exposure.
- Managed bookkeeping functions such as invoicing and account reconciliations.
- Used CCH Axcess to input and track tax information.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
Barista
Pointdexter Coffee
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Dormitory Resident Assistant (RA)
University of Iowa Housing and Dining
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Managerial Accounting Grader
Tippie College of Business
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented products checked, grades assigned and rejected items in master logs.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Assisted in training students on sitting arrangements for the exams.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Tax Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance.
- Prepared mainly partnership tax returns.
- Organized client tax documents to facilitate quick preparation of tax returns.
- Used GoSystem to input and track tax information.
- Reviewed clients' current tax processes to identify inefficiencies, providing enhancements to improve procedures and reduce tax exposure.
- Utilized tax-related software such as AC campus setup and IRS to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Restaurant Hostess
Hemispheres Bistro
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Student Teaching Assistant
Best Brains Learning Center
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Tutored struggling small kids individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.2023
Skills
- QuickBooks Online Certified
- Intuit Pro-connect
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll Processing
- Invoice Processing
- Tax law understanding
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable
- Cost accounting
- Expense Tracking
- Audit Support
- Accounts reconciliation
- Month-end reports
Certification
- International Business Certificate
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Accounting/Tax Accounting Intern
Founder's CPA
04.2024 - 08.2024
Barista
Pointdexter Coffee
08.2023 - 12.2023
Managerial Accounting Grader
Tippie College of Business
02.2023 - 05.2023
Dormitory Resident Assistant (RA)
University of Iowa Housing and Dining
08.2022 - 12.2023
Tax Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Barista
Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Hemispheres Bistro
10.2020 - 03.2021
Student Teaching Assistant
Best Brains Learning Center
02.2020 - 07.2020
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
University of Iowa
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