CPA Candidate (2/4: REG & TCP Passed) | CA (India) | LL.B. & M.S. In Accounting | 12+ Years In Tax, Audit & Compliance Job Profile in Jersey City, NJ

Volunteer Tax Associate (Remote) - Pro Tax Team LLC, CPA-Jersey City, NJ. Seasonal Jan 2024- Apr 2024. 4mo Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Remote

• Prepared individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Forms 1065, 1120, 1120-S) using CCH Axcess and ProSeries, under direct CPA supervision.
• Gained hands-on exposure to CCH Axcess during live tax review and e-filing processes.
• Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations using QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Supported year-end closing activities by tracking expenses, deposits, and vendor transactions.
• Assisted in preparing FBAR filings and Foreign Tax Credit claims (Form 1116).
• Ensured audit-readiness by maintaining detailed transaction records and resolving discrepancies.

Tax Manager - Bharatiya and Panchal . Full-time Jul 2013- Jul 2024. 11yrs 1mo Gujarat, India. On-site

• Filed over 1,000 returns, including Income Tax and VAT, with a strong compliance record.
• Represented clients before tax authorities for VAT assessments, securing favorable outcomes in most cases.
• Audited books of accounts for a diverse range of clients, ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy.
• Conducted ledger scrutiny and finalized accounts, including year-end adjustments and preparation of financial statements.
• Provided strategic tax planning and advisory services using analytical tools such as trend and ratio analysis.
• Supervised and mentored junior staff on return filing procedures, audit techniques, and client management.