Jennifer Bahar

16024 St. Louis Avenue, Markham, IL 60428

708.953.3400
jbc7e37e@westpost.net
Objective
Accounting Professional team player eager to contribute relevant Education, Fina
ncial Control, Taxation, Administration and Communication skills toward supporti
ng the employer in an entry-level Accounting role.
Career Profile
Bachelor of Science, Master of Professional Accountancy.
A.S., Mathematics. Honors Graduate.
Several years of accounting and taxation experience.
Currently pursuing CPA Certification.
Adept in all facets of the accounting and auditing functions as well as GAAP.
Knowledgeable in bookkeeping, financial planning, payroll and accounts receivabl
e.
Well-versed in preparation of trust and individual tax returns.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metr
ics.
Record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.
Well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.
Proficient in advanced applications such as QuickBooks, GoSystem and Microsoft O
ffice.
Education
Illinois State University, Normal, IL, May 2009
Bachelor of Science, Master of Professional Accountancy
Senior Honor Roll, Dean's List, 3.49 Cumulative GPA, 3.58 Major GPA
Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, LeaderShape Participant
,
Student Accounting Society Gold Member, 'Meet the Firms' Event Chair
Relevant Coursework:
General Accounting Courses Financial Management
Advanced Tax International Accounting
Advanced Auditing Auditing Issues and Cases
Business Systems Analysis Current Issues In Accounting
Financial Accounting Theory Cost Accounting
South Suburban College, South Holland, IL, 2005
Associate of Science, Mathematics, Honors Program, 3.92 GPA
Mathematics Tutor
Professional Experience
Friedman and Huey Associates, Homewood, IL Jan-May 2009
Tax Intern
Prepared individual and trust tax returns.
Performed basis tracking, handled amortization schedules and entered K1s.
Drafted deduction worksheets and vouched bank receipts.
Dover Trucking, Inc, Bloomington, IL 2007 - 2008
Invoicing & Payroll Accountant
Prepared billing invoices and payroll using QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable.
Other Experience
Have also been employed by Once Upon a Child as Floor Supervisor, Illinois State
University in capacity of Graduate Assistant, aiding faculty with grading and a
dministration, VITA Tax Program, and by Jewel-Osco as Cashier & Self-Checkout Cl
erk.
Professional Affiliations
Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society AICPA