Rongpeng Zhou
Accounting and Business Analytics @ University of Minnesota
Hey there! My name is Rongpeng/Ares and I'm a rising sophmore at the Carlson School of Management. I'm an aspiring accountant with interests in Audit, Tax, Statistics and Financial Analysis. I'm currently completing my requirements to become CPA eligible.
In my free time, I like to travel/explore, run, play badminton, cook and eat yummy food!
Experience
Fuyao Automotive North America - Accounting Intern
May 2026 - Present
- Supporting month-end close and preparation of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Determining inventory costs and ending inventory by applying FIFO in accordance with GAAP.
- Using Oracle ERP system to track AP/AR, invoices and reconciliations.
Mandarin Badminton - Assistant Coach
January 2023 - August 2025
- Led structured training sessions to simulate tournament strategies, sharpening in-game decision-making.
- Supported practical sparring sessions by providing real-time constructive feedback
- Built strong time management and attention to detail.
Leadership & Activities
Minnesota Badminton - Vice President/Tournament Organizer
January 2026 - Present
- Lead planning for the Minnesota Open, managing a $30,000+ budget to coordinate venue rental, prizes and other tournament related expenses.
Badminton Canada - Junior National Team Member
June 2018 - August 2026
- 35+ National Titles, 2 Pan American Gold Medals, 9 Pan American Podium Finishes
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Oracle ERP
Quickbooks
R/R Studio
Power BI
SQL
Relavent Coursework
Accounting: Introduction to Financial Reporting,
Mangerial Accounting,
Intermediate Accounting I
Business: Business Scenario's in Excel,
Business Statistics in R
Contact
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me better. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions by Email or connecing with me on Linkedin.