Alyssa (Zijing) Zhou
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis,MO
2
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Master of Accounting candidate with dual degrees in Accounting and Financial Economics and 1.5 years of internship experience in strategic planning and financial analysis. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to evaluate business performance, solve complex challenges, and improve operational efficiency through actionable recommendations. Demonstrated ability to combine financial analysis with strategic thinking to support informed business decisions. Committed to continuous professional development and building a career in accounting and finance.
Work History
Financial Operations & Process Improvement Assistant
4 Months- Managed financial documentation in Workday for 60+ faculty grants, operational budgets, and projects by developing financial dashboards that enhanced reporting accuracy; analyzed monthly financial reports to identify spending trends and support forecasting.
- Proactively identified and reported expense anomalies through financial analysis, providing actionable insights to support informed management decisions.
- Developed automated reconciliation templates that reduced reconciliation time by 40% while maintaining an error rate below 1%; supported university-wide adoption and implementation.
- Implemented advanced workflow features in DocuSign and Monday.com, streamlining document processes, reducing turnaround time, and optimizing information management by reducing financial risk.
Tax Analyst Intern
3 Months- Collected and analyzed wage and rental income information from 50+ taxpayers through effective client interviews, ensuring accurate and complete tax return preparation.
- Delivered 100% client satisfaction by addressing and resolving 150+ tax-related inquiries, providing clear and responsive support.
- Prepared and reviewed 40+ federal and state tax returns using TaxSlayer Pro, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate through meticulous review and compliance checks.
Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis Intern
8 Months- Collected, cleansed, and analyzed 10,000+ financial and operational data points from 10+ industry peers and government sources, supporting benchmarking and strategic analysis.
- Analyzed market trends and industry data to identify operational improvement initiatives, providing insights that contributed to Huaxin Cement’s 2024–2028 corporate strategic plan.
- Reconciled 30+ bank accounts across 10 subsidiaries, investigated discrepancies to identify root causes, and collaborated with IT to implement automation that improved reconciliation accuracy and audit readiness.
- Processed 2,300+ expense reimbursements and accounting entries while maintaining accurate financial records; organized and archived 500+ vouchers and 100+ contracts to strengthen documentation and record management.
Bank Teller & Foreign Exchange Assistant
2 Months- Oversaw client interactions in a fast-paced environment, delivering currency exchange and remittance solutions while achieving 100% satisfaction and zero errors.
- Demonstrated strong communication and analytical abilities while addressing client needs in high-pressure situations.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
- Relevant Coursework: Financial Statement Analysis & Individual Taxation & Auditing
Bachelor of Science - Finance
- Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Financial Risk Management, Applied Econometrics, Asset Pricing & Business Strategy
- 3.63 GPA
- Ranked in Top 15% of class
Skills
Enterprise Systems: TaxSlayer Pro
Workday (Accounting Software)
SAP
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel
Tableau
Alteryx
MIcrosoft Word and PowerPoint
Time management
Computer skills: Python
R
Financial analysis
Collaboration Platforms: DocuSign
Monday.com
Box
Financial Reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Operations & Process Improvement Assistant
Washington University in St. Louis
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Tax Analyst Intern
Gateway EITC Community Coalition (VITA Program)
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis Intern
Huaxin Building Materials Group
12.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Bank Teller & Foreign Exchange Assistant
China Construction Bank
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Science from Accounting
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Beijing University of Technology & University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science from Finance
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