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Chicago, Il, Us

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio, United States

•Taking responsibility for more complex projects such as group financial statements, bond deals, projects in rehab or new construction, community actions programs•Assigned more detailed responsibilities on testing of internal controls surrounding but not limited to financial reporting, employee and management authorizations and segregation of duties, susceptibility of fraud, security of services provided by a 3rd party (i.e. accounting software, payroll) •Resolving issues and providing updates to managers, partners, and clients •Currently training and working with employees across the firm's international offices within the affordable housing group

•Involved in assisting with 150+ projects for several clients which include attest engagements such as audits, compilations, financial statement preparation•Completed the audit cycle from planning through the issuance of the financial statements for a 100+ project client•Collaborated directly with management and owners of clients in regard to accurate financial reporting and presentation

•Applied and improved critical thinking, analysis, and attention to detail skills in order to understand and perform an audit•Met with clients to discuss, examine, and clarify information regarding an audit •Communicated with supervisors to resolve any matters concerning work assignments and moreover provided progress updates on various tasks and deadlines•Enhanced knowledge of the affordable housing real estate industry

Columbus, Ohio, United States

•Recorded journal entries for payments received from revenue activities •Performed invoice submissions, adjusted balances, and sent out summary reports for advertising/marketing•Oversaw credit card general ledger accounts by storing receipts, processing daily uploads in the software system, clearing general ledger entries, and analyzing errors and discrepancies•Strategized how to manage several small tasks while also working on more involved projects

Columbus, Ohio, United States

•Engaged in a college preparation course leading up to a 2-week nonprofit group with the company being based out of Peru•Explored how to attract a large audience for an education program that the partner organization planned to launch in December 2021•Assisted with the marketing campaign by producing a social media manual and content templates, providing sources to organize content, and reaching out to organizations for a potential business alliance•Gathered information in a final presentation and recommended ideas and solutions to consider before launching the program

•Prepared individual, business, and trust returns to assist the company in reaching their goals•Prepared extensions for time to file returns and 1st quarter estimated payments for business entities and individuals •Communicated with tax analysts, managers and professionals when issues would arise to ensure tax compliance on work assignments •Refined understanding of new tax laws, accounting/tax concepts, and software applications when performing work responsibilities

Bachelor Of Science And Business Administration - Bsba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Accounting Association - Social and Philanthropy Chair, Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP).

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer Player, Student Ambassador, National Junior Honors Society, Project Hope, Justice Akron Ministry.