• Collaborated with small teams to complete audits under tight deadlines.• Connected with executives at various mid-sized companies regarding their employee benefit plans.• Proposed a prospective client to management and how UHY’s various services could add value to their business.• Assisted with the creation and completion of audit workpapers.• Performed eligibility testing for a participant sample to ensure proper enrollment into each company’s Employee Benefit Plans.• Conducted benefit payment testing to validate that distributions were paid out as requested per participant withdrawal forms.• Compared employee’s investment earnings to company-wide investments earnings to ensure accuracy and consistency.• Skilled in Excel, Engagement, and Checkpoint

• Acted as a spokesperson and provided samples to consumers at various local locations around the Bloomington/Normal area. • Represented different brands and marketed their products to increase brand awareness and sales. • Used promotional strategies and communication skills to interact with consumers.• Used active-listening skills to understand what the consumers like and what they want to see more of.• Promoted and understood the brands that I was marketing.• Educated consumers about the background and features of the product lines.• Engaged and interacted with consumers to create a demand for the products.• Assessed how many consumers were at the location and created a recap of the event’s activities and information.

• Input client data into QuickBooks for bookkeeping and tax purposes.• Assisted with the preparation of tax forms including 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S.• Reconciled client bank statements.• Prepared 1099s, W-2s, W-3s, and other essential tax documents.• Utilized Lacerte tax programs in order to help prepare tax returns for clients.

• Processed bank transactions for customers, including making deposits and withdrawals, cashing checks, processing loan payments, etc. • Treated customers with friendly customer service at the counter, as well as at the drive-up window. • Kept customer’s information confidential and followed protocols of the bank. • Demonstrated basic accounting skills when balancing bank transactions.• Processed ample customer transactions per hour with attention to detail. • Participated in monthly employee meetings to better the business and customer interactions.• Retrieved customer’s account information and account balances when requested.• Entered transaction data into the bank’s database in order to keep track of the transactions.• Used money handling skills in order to complete customer’s requests and complete transactions.• Able to solve basic customer issues efficiently and accurately.

• Provided free tax return services for qualified families and individuals.• Filled out electronic state and federal income tax return forms using TurboTax.• Served people around the Bloomington/Normal, IL areas.• Had my work reviewed by an on-duty staff member.

• Utilized my accounting knowledge in order to help other students understand the material from their accounting courses.• Assisted student athletes in expanding their accounting knowledge.• Carried out one-on-one tutoring sessions and group tutoring sessions. • Demonstrated patience and understanding when dealing with the students.• Clarified concepts that the students found difficult to comprehend.• Discussed different accounting principles, including how to calculate depreciation, depletion, and amortization.

• Maintained high standards of customer service during high volume and fast-paced operations.• Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.• Operated the cash register and dealt with cash and daily sales. • Held responsible for the opening and closing duties of the restaurant.• Worked well with fellow employees by coordinating duties among the group, as well as working together to accomplish important tasks.• Helped train new employees and worked well with existing employees.• Cleaned and sanitized work areas, dishes, and utensils.• Learned customer service skills and how to have patience when dealing with difficult customers.