Jackson Scott, Macc Email & Phone Number

Barrie, On, Ca

As a Management & Professional Trainee in an external reporting rotation, I support the company's financial reporting process in a highly regulated environment. This involves ensuring compliance with US GAAP and industry regulations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce accurate and timely financial reports.📌Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data for the preparation of quarterly public Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), Financial Statements, and Press Release reports, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.📌Evaluate financial statement disclosures and provide technical guidance on complex transactions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and industry-specific regulatory requirements.📌Liaise with various departments to streamline financial data collection, ensuring consistency and clarity in external reporting deliverables.

In this role, I took on leadership responsibilities in managing audit engagements and maintaining client relationships, while continuously driving improvements and efficiencies in financial reporting processes and business development.📌Led audits as the Auditor in Charge, managing all phases of audit engagements for both non-profit and for-profit clients with revenues in the hundreds of millions. Oversaw team delegation and acted as the primary client contact, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and efficient completion of audits.📌Developed and implemented streamlined processes for year-end engagements and tax returns, resulting in improved client deliverables and undercutting time budgets across various industries, including manufacturing, municipalities, and condominium corporations.📌Established and maintained strong client relationships with senior executives, leveraging communication strategies and optimized templates to enhance business development opportunities and drive new client acquisitions.

Server at Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery

20 months of Co-op experience across 3 years during my undergrad. As a Junior Accountant, I supported audit and assurance engagements, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and tax returns while working closely with senior team members and diverse clients across multiple industries.📌Prepared and analyzed financial statements for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards, while assisting senior accountants in delivering timely and accurate financial information.📌Supported audit and review engagements by preparing working papers and utilizing software such as Caseware and Taxprep to complete corporate T2 tax returns, adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.📌Maintained and strengthened client relationships across diverse industries, providing technical bookkeeping assistance using QuickBooks and Sage to resolve discrepancies and optimize clients' financial processes.

Honours Bachelor Of Accounting Co-Op, Accounting

Master'S Degree, Accounting