Accounting • Tax • Finance

Andrew Makrides

Aspiring CPA

A driven Baruch College accounting student building a foundation in tax, financial accounting, leadership, and client-focused business communication.

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Education Baruch College
Degree BBA Accounting
Expected May 2028

About

Building a career at the intersection of accounting and business.

Andrew Makrides is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at CUNY Baruch College. His coursework includes Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Law, and Economics.

His interests span financial accounting, taxation, corporate finance, and geoeconomics. He has complemented his academic foundation with project-based experiences, professional development programs, and leadership within finance and accounting organizations.

Experience

Professional Experience

Hands-on roles that strengthened communication, organization, persistence, and operational execution.

Jun 2026 — Jul 2026

Setter

SunPower • King of Prussia, PA

Sales
  • Engaged 50+ homeowners daily through door-to-door canvassing to generate interest in residential solar solutions.
  • Delivered concise pitches and set qualified appointments for in-home consultations.
  • Built rapport, addressed objections, and converted cold interactions into scheduled opportunities.
Sep 2023 — Jun 2024

Office Assistant

NYC Public Schools • New York, NY

Operations
  • Organized 100+ physical and digital academic files to improve document retrieval efficiency.
  • Coordinated food, logistics, and on-site operations with BuildOn for events serving 100+ attendees.
  • Supported communication across departments to keep day-to-day operations moving smoothly.

Projects & Certifications

Applied Learning

Experiences designed to translate classroom knowledge into practical business skills.

September 2026

PwC US Tax Job Simulation

Forage

Completed a tax-focused job simulation involving client tax return preparation, book-to-tax differences, taxable income, and a written summary of findings.

July — August 2026

AI Storytelling Sprint Externship

PwC + Canva

Completed AI fluency modules covering prompt engineering, ethical AI use, visual storytelling, and responsible use of AI tools for business communication.

October — December 2024

Business Project Management

Team Member

Led task delegation and progress tracking for a team of 4+ students while delivering presentations and written assignments on deadline.

Leadership

Professional Development & Leadership

Current

Networking Director

Network of Arabs in Finance and Accounting

Coordinates relationships with finance and accounting firms, helps organize networking events and information sessions, and connects students with business representatives.

Current

Career Prep Fellow

Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Participates in an 18-month professional development program focused on business case studies, leadership development, technical growth, and conferences hosted by major companies.

Capabilities

Skills & Interests

A growing toolkit across accounting, technology, teamwork, and professional communication.

Technical Software

Microsoft Excel PivotTables VLOOKUP Microsoft Word PowerPoint Google Sheets Google Docs Google Slides

Accounting & Business

Financial Accounting Taxation Corporate Finance Business Law Economics Project Management Client Communication Data Storytelling

Affiliations

Baruch Accounting Society (BAS)

Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)

Zicklin Undergraduate Tax Society (ZUTS)

Network of Arabs in Finance and Accounting (NAFA)

Contact

Let’s connect.

I’m interested in opportunities that deepen my exposure to accounting, tax, finance, and client-focused professional work.

Email andrew.makrides06@gmail.com Phone 929-683-3000 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andrew-makrides06 Resume View PDF ↗