Early Career Profiles:
Recent bachelors-level graduates in the mathematical sciences

Solomiya Zhuk

Name:Solomiya Zhuk Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington Position: Tax Accountant Company/Employer: KPMG LLP Industry Sector: Finance and Insurance

What they do:

• Solomiya communicates with customers and prepare tax returns. Analyze an individual's filing status for US tax purposes, and gather data to prepare their individual and state tax returns.

Math on the job:

• Prepare various calculations for individuals. Examples: Estimated tax payment calculations, hypothetical and equalization calculations.

Student's background:

• Received Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in Winter 2012.

Advice for students:

• Solomiya recommends that students look into an applied math related degree as well as considering pure math.

University of Washington   |   Department of Mathematics