Aspiring Tax Accountant · Accounting & Information Systems

Mia Cruz Ramirez

Terry Foundation Scholar and Accounting and Information Systems student at The University of Texas at El Paso with a 4.00 GPA. Experienced in compliance auditing and financial reconciliation.

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Professional Summary

Career Objective

Detail-oriented Accounting and Information Systems student, with a minor in Finance, seeking a tax accounting internship or entry-level position. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Business at The University of Texas at El Paso (anticipated graduation December 2027) as a Terry Foundation Scholar with a 4.00 GPA.

My experience includes auditing 200+ employee profiles for internal compliance and reconciling end-of-day sales reports against receipts. I hold a QuickBooks Online Certification and am completing Intuit Academy Tax Level 1, with completion expected in October 2026.

I am fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal. I am committed to accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clear client communication, and I plan to pursue CPA licensure after graduation.

4.00
Cumulative GPA
200+
Employee Profiles Audited
1,000+
Memberships Processed
450+
Students Reached

Academics

Education

Anticipated 12/2027El Paso, Texas

Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Information Systems

Minor in Finance
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

GPA 4.00 / 4.00

Honors & Affiliations

  • Dean’s List
  • Terry Foundation Scholar · 04/2025 – Present
  • Accounting Society, Member · 01/2026 – Present
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics Society, Member · 09/2026 – Present
Accounting FocusUTEP

Relevant Coursework

Taxation, auditing, and accounting principles

Courses

  • [Principles of Financial Accounting]
  • [Federal Income Taxation]
  • [Cost Accounting]
  • [Intermediate Accounting]

Professional

Professional Experience

Self-Governance and Internal Compliance Intern

05/2026 – Present

A Better Way, Non-Profit Organization · Remote

  • Audited 200+ employee profiles and verified intern contract status to maintain full compliance.
  • Reviewed task assignments for 10+ departments to ensure appropriateness and alignment with intern roles.
Compliance AuditingDocument VerificationAttention to Detail

Student Recreational Center Member Services

04/2026 – Present

The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, Texas

  • Processed student, faculty, and alumni memberships for 1,000+ members while verifying liability forms.
  • Conducted audits to ensure end-of-day reports matched sale receipts for in-person and online purchases.
ReconciliationReceipt VerificationRecord Accuracy

Undergraduate Fellowship Program

02/2026 – 04/2026

The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, Texas

  • Explored competitive fellowship opportunities while tailoring a compelling personal statement.
ResearchProfessional Writing

Applied Knowledge

Projects & Case Studies

Case Study2026

Internal Compliance Review

A Better Way, Non-Profit Organization

Scope & Relevance

  • Audited 200+ employee profiles and intern contracts
  • Reviewed task assignments across 10+ departments
  • Builds the documentation review skills used in tax engagements
Case Study2026

Daily Sales Reconciliation

UTEP Student Recreational Center

Scope & Relevance

  • Matched end-of-day reports to in-person and online receipts
  • Verified records for 1,000+ memberships
  • Mirrors source-document reconciliation in tax reporting
In ProgressExpected 10/2026

Tax Preparation Training

Intuit Academy Tax Level 1

Focus

  • Foundations of individual tax preparation
  • Builds on QuickBooks Online Certification
SeekingOpen to Opportunities

Future Applied Experience

Tax internships and service programs

Interests

  • Tax-season accounting internships
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs
  • Accounting and finance case competitions

Community

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer

07/2024 – Present

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank · El Paso, Texas

  • Assisted with the distribution of food for the El Paso community facing food insecurity.

Shows a multi-year commitment to the community, along with reliability and organization.

Volunteer

08/2025 – Present

The University of Texas at El Paso Mobile Food Pantry · El Paso, Texas

  • Assisted with the distribution of packaged food to the UTEP community dealing with food insecurity.

Shows responsibility and organized, people-centered service.

Student Board of Directors

09/2024 – 05/2025

GECU Credit Union · El Paso, Texas

  • Conducted outreach to 450+ students to promote GECU scholarship opportunities and post-high school career pathways.

Gave me experience at a financial institution and in explaining financial opportunities clearly to a broad audience.

450+ students reached

Capabilities

Skills & Certifications

Accounting & Tax Tools

QuickBooks OnlineIntuit Academy Tax (In Progress)Microsoft Excel

Data & Technical

Microsoft OfficeMySQL WorkbenchTableau DesktopPythonHTMLVisual Studio Code

Professional Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAuditingCommunication

Languages

English (Fluent)Spanish (Fluent)Written & Verbal

Certifications & Professional Development

  • QuickBooks Online Certification · Intuit Academy · Earned
  • Microsoft Word Certification · Microsoft 365 Apps · Earned
  • Intuit Academy Tax Level 1 · Intuit Academy · In Progress, Expected October 2026
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Planned, pursuing licensure after graduation

Recruiters & Hiring Managers

Contact

I am seeking tax accounting internships and entry-level accounting opportunities. I welcome the chance to discuss how my compliance experience, accuracy, and bilingual communication can support your team.

Professional and academic references are available upon request.