1. James J. McKinney
158 Valerie Dr. Lancaster, PA 17602 | 717-947-0230 | jjm59071@huskies.bloomu.edu
October16, 2016
CommonwealthofPennsylvaniaBureauofStateEmployment
AccountingAssistant
CommonwealthofPennsylvania
613North Street Room110Finance Building
Harrisburg,PA17120
Dear Pennsylvania Bureau of State Employment,
I am currently a student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvaniastudying accounting and
finance. I was pleased to find the Accounting Assistant position posted on the PA Employment
webpage and am interested in the opportunity to workwithin the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
As a student at Bloomsburg University, weare well prepared for the careers weseek after
graduation through professional development programs and practical practicethough volunteering
in the community. Withthese experiences, I am prepared to become an immediate asset foryour
team.
The followingare highlights of my qualifications and accomplishments:
 Participation in Bloomsburg Universities ZIPDProgram.
 Certified tax preparer (2015, 2016) in association with Bloomsburg’s VITA Program.
My extensive research and experiences in federal taxation, in addition to my effective
communication and leadership skills, drive me to excel in the detail-oriented accounting field.
Furthermore, my certificationsand leadership position in our community building VITA program
will ultimately allow me to positively impact operations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Enclosed is my resume for your review.I would fully welcomethe opportunity to discuss my
strengths, skills, and accreditations with youon a personal level.
Sincerely,
James J. McKinney

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James J. McKinney
158 Valerie Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 | (717)-947-0230 | jjm59071@huskies.bloomu.edu
Professional Summary
Devoted student withexcellent leadership and communication skills demonstrated by twoyears of
experience filing income tax returns forthe Bloomsburg community.Passion forbusiness and
accounting, especially federal taxation and public accounting. Driven, passionate student with a
desire to advance in the expanding accounting industry.
Qualifications
 Understanding of financial
statements and their creation
 Understanding of GAAP and associated
regulatory agencies
Skills
 Analytical
 Communication
 Organizing People and Tasks
 Delegating Responsibility
 Flexible
 Willing to Learn
 Punctual and Reliable
Experience
VITA Site Coordinator
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA
Spring 2014, 2015
 Communicated with different members of the community to collect accurateinformation
 Coordinated, organized and led student shifts
 Applied fundamentals from curriculum in the real world
Education
BA in Accounting – In progress 2018
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Accounting/Finance
Minor in Economics
Certifications
 2015 IRS Basic and Ethics VITA/TCE Certification
 2016 IRS Basic, Advanced, Military, HSA, Ethics VITA/TCE Certification