1. Christine M. Popowski 3609 Tamarisk Court
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
815-355-5654
chris_popowski@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Passionate and highly-qualified C.P.A with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, income tax procedures and
taxation rulings and laws. Seeking a position allowing the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization’s
bottom-line growth and success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PART-TIME/SEASONAL
CPA, Todd Bacon & Associates, CPA., Crystal Lake, IL January2013- Present
 Prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns – Business and Personal
 Client consultations and reviews
 Proficient with ATX Tax Software
CPA, William Engelter & CO., Chicago IL January 2011- Present
 Prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns – Business and Personal
 Proficient with ProSystem Tax Software
FULL TIME
ACCOUNTANT, TDJ Group., Cary, IL August 2004- Present
 Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Payroll Departments
 Interact with Customers and Suppliers
 Prepare and Analyze Financial Statements on a Monthly Basis
 Proficient with Great Plains and ProSeries Software
 Prepare Corporate Federal and State Income Tax Returns
OWNER, Accounting, Income Tax and Payroll Services, Crystal Lake, IL 1984- Present
 Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Payroll Departments
 Approximately 150 Clients (Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs and S-Corporations)
 Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Payroll and Sales Tax Filings
 Prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns-Business and Personal
 Attend to IRS and State Inquiries/Interface with Auditors
 Set up the Necessary Paperwork when Starting a New Business/Consultant
 Manage Clients Financial Records Throughout the Year
 Client Consultations
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
 TAX PREPARER, H&R Block, Inc., Mundelein, IL (Seasonal) 1983 – 1984
 SENIOR TAX AND INSURANCE ACCOUNTANT, ARCO Oil Co., Rolling Meadows, IL 1983 – 1984
 TAX MANAGER (Federal, State, Local), SKIL Corporation, Chicago, IL 1979 – 1983
EDUCATION
 BS Accounting – University of Illinois – Chicago, Illinois
 Licensed CPA - Illinois
 MBA – Information Systems – DePaul University – Chicago, Illinois
COMPUTER SKILLS
 QuickBooks
 Great Plains
 Microsoft Office Suite
 ProSeries/TurboTax