Buffalo Grove, IL
Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant
Detail-oriented accounting assistant with hands-on experience in U.S. tax preparation
support, bookkeeping, and financial recordkeeping. Background includes managing
full-cycle financial operations and supporting many clients during tax season. Skilled in
QuickBooks Online, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and financial data organization.
Strong Excel skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple accounts.
Professional Experience
Executive Assistant (Tax Season – Temporary)
LinTax & Associates Inc, Palatine, Illinois
January 2026 – Present
Supported tax preparation for individuals and businesses
Organized and prepared client tax documents for accountants
Categorized bank statements in Excel for accurate tax reporting
Assisted with preparation and filing of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S
Filed tax extensions for individuals and business entities
Prepared Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) and Form 2553 (S-Corp Election)
Set up EFTPS accounts and assisted clients with IRS-related processes
Registered new businesses and applied for EINs
Maintained bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online (QBO) for multiple
companies
Performed bank reconciliations and transaction entries
Managed client communication, scheduling, and follow-ups using Google
CalendarOwner-Operator / Business Manager
Self-Employed | USA
2016 – 2025
Managed full-cycle bookkeeping for own business: invoicing, expense tracking,
and financial reporting
Maintained accurate records of income, expenses, and tax documentation
Prepared financial data for tax filing and worked with accountants
Tracked receivables and payments through factoring companies
Controlled operational costs through detailed expense monitoring
Shift Manager
Pizzeria | USA
2015 – 2016
Handled cash reconciliation and daily financial balancing
Supervised staff and managed shift operations
Assisted with training and customer service
Education
Kharkiv Automotive and Road Technical College
Associate Degree – Enterprise Economics
Core Skills
Accounting & Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Payable / Receivable (AP/AR)
Invoicing & Billing
Expense Tracking & Categorization
Financial RecordkeepingTax Support
IRS Forms: 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S
Form 2848, Form 2553
EIN Registration, EFTPS Setup
Tax Extensions
Software
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Google Calendar
Adobe Acrobat
CRM (Financial Cents)
ProSeries
Languages
English (Intermediate)
Ukrainian (Native)
Russian (Fluent)
Certifications & Training
QuickBooks User Program Certificate – TM SCOOL
QuickBooks Online Course – In progress (2025)