1. ESSENAM AGOUZE
20 W Mosholu Pkwy South, Apt-33D Bronx, NY 10468 / 646 363 1810 / essenam.agouze@lc.cuny.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Audit Associate position where acquired technical and analytical skills will be utilized
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
HARLEM HOSPITAL New York, NY
Finance Associate /General Accounting March 2014- Present
▪ Classify daily collections on spreadsheets for proper general ledger posting
▪ Review summary of daily proof of cash for accuracy and completeness
▪ Process general ledger entries
▪ Complete monthly closing procedures
▪ Prepare bank reconciliation of the hospital’s accounts
▪ Conduct year-end external audit preparation including review of backlog of transaction history
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H&R BLOCK New York, NY
Tax Associate/ TAX Tax seasons 2012, 2013 (through April 2014)
▪ Established expertise in explaining and assisting in documenting qualification for the Education
Credit,the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit
▪ Prepared federal and state personal income tax returns
▪ Followed quality processes to prevent any potential errors
▪ Contacted 2012 clients thereby maintaining a client retention rate of ~90% from the 2012 to 2013
▪ Solicited new clients to H&R Block—more than 30 new clients secured this season to date
▪ Used French fluency to make French speakers feel welcome and to explain technical concepts
▪ Developed a reputation for being personable and keeping clients happy
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOLDEN SPORTS, INC. New York, NY
Salesman/ Customer Service May 2008-February 2010
▪ Worked full time while maintaining a full time high school schedule (Regents’ diploma)
▪ Became quickly proficient in all store roles and responsibilities
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, December 2014 New York, NY
CUNY-LEHMAN COLLEGE
Master of Science, Accounting (150 credits CPA Program to be completed December 2016)
Uniform CPA Examination (All four parts to be completed June 2016)
▪ GPA~ 3.3
▪ Lehman College Deans List – Spring 2011, Fall 2011 and Fall 2013
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SKILLS & STRENGTHS
▪ Written and spoken fluency in French and Ewe
▪ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); QuickBooks and PeachTree
MEMBERSHIPS
▪ New York State Society of CPA
▪ Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting