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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Oversaw client audit engagements through the full audit life cycle based on applicable accounting standards, which included creating proposals, assessing risk and testing internal control processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements, coordinating the engagement team, ensuring profitability goals are met, and strengthening client relationships.• Formed meaningful working relationships with clients and team members to design, implement, and complete over 50 US GAAP audit and review engagements per year, with fees ranging from $8,000 to $100,000 per client.• Instrumental in developing a new methodology for review engagement analytics, which contributed to significant efficiencies and cost savings within the Firm.• Audited compliance requirements for multi-family housing (HUD) and single audits for not-for-profit entities.• Clearly communicated technical matters and assisted clients with implementation of the revenue recognition standard (ASC 606), in addition to other applicable accounting standards.• Served as a member of the Firm’s Hampton Roads real estate and construction group, which led to business development opportunities by identifying additional services for existing and potential clients. • Interviewed job candidates as well as supervised and mentored staff by implementing development plans, training and providing timely feedback to help in their professional development.• Participated in over 25 hours of continuing professional education per year covering a variety of accounting topics.• Selected by partners to conduct presentations of audit results to clients’ board of directors and other governance bodies on behalf of the Firm.• Established a trusting relationship with the Firm, which allowed for a seamless transition to work remotely for several months, while maintaining quality client service, managing several staff and exceeding engagement metrics.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Represented the Firm as an alumni ambassador at James Madison University recruiting events to help identify and recruit new talent.• Conducted financial statement audits and reviews including federal and state compliance requirements to support the engagement team in meeting client expectations, deadlines and engagement economics.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Performed administrative duties including income reconciliations, answering phones, scheduling, and troubleshooting matters.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Developed an understanding of employee benefit plan audits and partnership tax returns in the real estate and construction industry during an audit and tax internship rotation.• Created and presented a marketing plan to partners and managers with ideas to help generate new business.

Harrisonburg, Va

• Managed a budget of $387,000 and helped execute over 190 events per year including concerts, comedians and special events.• Led executive meetings regarding financial and budgetary performance and served as the liaison between the University Program Board and Student Government Association.

Harrisonburg, Va

• Maintained computer labs on campus.• Assisted with troubleshooting matters regarding various hardware and software concerns.

• Selected by owner to train newly hired employees during the opening of a new franchise.• Accomplished tasks as assistant manager, including income reconciliations, supervising employees and weekly orders.