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Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Facilitated and guided learning activities for students ages 9-17. Mentored youth in leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Acquired leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Prepare and self-review 1120, 1120s, 1065, 1041, 1040, 1040X, 5500, and various sales tax returns. Communicate with clients regarding current missing financial documents for accuracy and completeness. Discuss and plan for year-end activity with clients through projections and estimates. Perform on site visits with clients to verify accounting data and strengthen client relationships. Create and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax reports for several clients with multi-state nexus. Utilize Ultra Tax, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and various programs for processing objectives

Ames, Iowa

Led and organized a classroom for the learning and preparation of federal and state tax returns. Prepared, reviewed, and electronically filed over 250 tax returns while enrolled as a full-time student. Provided feedback to clients and mentored 30 students on federal and state income tax returns. Awarded Most Outstanding Volunteer and prepared the most tax returns in a single season.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Performed month-end valuation responsibilities for 4 locations using Excel, Document Direct, and IBM. Presented final project for Valuation COE improvements to upper-management. Completed basis analysis and inventory templates to confirm location and account balances. Shadowed various accounting departments including facility tours for foundational knowledge.

Iowa State University

Prepared and coordinated details of social and volunteer events. Deliberated activities related to Multicultural Business Network. Achieved organization, teamwork, and professionalism skills.

Iowa State University

Mentored first year students through adaptability, awareness, and management. Aided classroom discussion with topics of social and environmental issues. Obtained management, interpersonal, and multicultural awareness skills.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Maintained a required output of inventory while performing strict standards. Responded to varied requests from authority quickly and efficiently. Gained teamwork, accountability, and inventory skills.

Greater Chicago Area

Finance Leadership Program Intern within the domestic tax department, specifically with reporting and compliance.

Master'S Degree, Accounting, Graduate Student

Activities and Societies: Business Week Committee

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Multicultural Business Network, Multicultural Vision Program, Intramural Flag Football, Business Week Committee.