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ERIC D. SACHTLEBEN, CPA
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
CPA WITH 4 YEARS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE IN MANY INDUSTRIES
INCLUDING MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, RETAIL, AGRICULTURE AND
EDUCATION. MY EXPERIENCES IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING TAUGHT ME TO BE METHODICAL,
ORGANIZED, AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE TIME.
Professional Experience
JANUARY 2008 - PRESENT BROWN SMITH WALLACE, L.L.C. SAINT LOUIS,
MISSOURI
Staff Auditor
. Analyzed a non-profit organization's annual budgets noting
expected costs far exceeded actual costs by 20%. Client
subsequently reduced expenditure appropriations by more than
$250,000.
. Participated in financial audits for privately held companies
and non-profit organizations across various industries with
revenues approaching $250 million.
. Participated in compliance audits for more than a dozen
benefit plans.
. Assisted in coordinating audit plans based on a risk
assessment approach.
. Performed walkthroughs of client operations and documented
procedures, results, and exceptions for management review.
. Analyzed and applied financial ratios, as well as conjured
specific applicable ratios relevant to clients.
. Researched accounting issues in accordance with the
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC).
. Audited an array of accounts and transactions including but
not limited to fixed assets, goodwill, other intangible
assets, lease obligations, long term debt, and equity.
. Prepared financial statements, business advisory letters, and
other deliverables for clients and third parties using
Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
. Simultaneously worked on multiple audit and attestation
engagements and monitored time spent on each engagement for
budget purposes.
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June 2006 - December 2007 Scheffel & Company, P.C. Alton,
Illinois
Staff Accountant
. Provided detailed testing and analytical procedures on audit
engagements which had significant local economic impact.
. Assembled detail and internal control tests for Circular OMB-
133 Single Audits.
. Furnished tax research information to clients and managers.
. Assisted in maintaining financial records for numerous small
businesses in many industries.
Education
MAY 2006 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE EDWARDSVILLE,
ILLINOIS
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
. Cumulative GPA 3.427/4.0 Accountancy GPA 3.5/4.0
2001 - 2002 Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, Wisconsin
. Transferred 34 credit hours
Honors and Activities
TREASURER - HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN, COLLINSVILLE, IL (2009-PRESENT)
Beta Alpha Psi - Vice President of Membership - SIUE (2006)
Dean's List - Four Semesters
The Regional Business Council Mentorship Program (2005 - 2006)
Certifications
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - MISSOURI #200-***-****, ILLINOIS #91756
(CERTIFIED)