1. NICOLE SMITH
13017 West Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111
NMSmith178@gmail.com
(216)203-6329
OBJECTIVE To obtain a job as a tax accountant working with audits, taxation, or other IRS issues
SKILLS & ABILITIES Microsoft Suite, Internet research, Quicken/Quickbooks, Spreadsheets/Reports, Office
Management, Records Management, Database Administration.
EXPERIENCE TAX ASSOCIATE H&R BLOCK CLEVELAND, OH DEC 2014-PRESENT
Prepared individual tax returns for 90+ clients. Returns range from the simple 1040-EZ to the
long-form 1040. Issues handled range anywhere from student (dependent) returns to filing first
time for prior years. Often would advise clients on how to get a better refund, as well as how
certain life changes this year will affect their taxes next year.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT INTERN JAMES G. ZUPKA CPA, INC. GARFIELD HTS, OH
JAN 2014-JUN 2014
Worked with several audit teams working on city audits. Assisted the team by handling detailed
testing for receipts, expenses, payroll, and contracts. Also assisted with proofreading audit reports
as they became available.
TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR 21ST CBRN CO. FORT BRAGG, NC JAN 2010-JAN 2012
Handled multifaceted clerical tasks as the Chemical Supervisor/Schools Clerk. Maintained
certification/supplies databases and ensured the delivery of premium service to unit personnel by
communicating effectively with all seven departments to plan company annual/quarterly training
and preparing school packets for personnel attending military schools. Earned excellent marks on
all performance reviews, with two citations for excellence in work volume and quality, ability to
learn and master new tasks, positive work ethic, and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR SPECALIST (CBRN)
7TH CBRN CO. FORT POLK, LA JAN 2006-DEC 2009
Communicated effectively with supervisors and subordinates to prepare for and complete required
annual training. Established strong relationships with command personnel and other units to gain
support and achieve desired results. Earned ten ribbons/medals including the Army Commendation
Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Academy Ribbon, and two
Certificates of Achievement.
EDUCATION CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTE AHUJA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (AACSB
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDATION). CLEVELAND, OH
Graduating May 2016 with a Master's of Accountancy in Taxation
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTE AHUJA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (AACSB
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDATION). CLEVELAND, OH
GRADUATED DEC 2014 WITH BBA IN ACCOUNTING, 150+ CREDIT HOURS COMPLETE
Cumulative GPA 3.21, Major GPA 3.02
ADVANCED LEADERS COURSE, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO
LEADERSHIP-2009
Military leadership course designed for first-line supervisors, covers various leadership techniques
as well as topics in decontamination, evacuation, and prevention of contamination in case of
weapons of mass destruction.
LEADERSHIP Memberships include: Beta Alpha Psi, an honors fraternity, student member of the AICPA, student
affiliate of the OSCPA, and Student Veterans Association.
Credentials Successfully passed the Special Enrollment Exam and applied for Enrolled Agent license with the
IRS in February 2015.