PROFILE:
Highly credible, quality-focused, and seasoned accounting professional with nine years of experience in public accounting currently working towards CPA certification. Successfully passed two of the four CPA examinations. Strong understanding of all aspects of accounting and auditing standards. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadline schedules. Possesses reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills. Proven track record of performing work in an ethical manner while consistently maintaining the integrity of all financial data.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Baker Tilly LLP – Audit Senior Accountant
September 2011 – Present
Evaluate recently issued accounting standards and analyze the impact on audit clients.
Perform technical research and conclude on complex accounting issues through discussions with management.
Plan and budget audit engagements which includes: defining audit scope, developing strategies and prioritizing procedures by researching clients’ risks, objectives and business goals.
Identify and analyze control deficiencies and develop remediation solutions to enhance and improve operations.
Supervise and train staff accountants to ensure cohesiveness of work efforts and provide regular performance feedback.
Create and maintain industry best practices policies and communicate to firm industry groups.
Developed and implemented efficiencies to improve realization and increase profits on various audit clients.
Committed to providing excellent client service by understanding and responding to suggestions, requests, concerns or inquiries.
Miller Searles Bahr & Wills – Staff Accountant
August 2009 – August 2011
Prepared, controlled and balanced various client accounts using standard bookkeeping methods.
Provided QuickBooks software training for clients.
Compiled and analyzed individual, small business and corporate tax returns.
Streamlined billing process, improving efficiency, productivity and profitability. Abbot Davidson Weiss CPA – Staff Accountant
October 2008 – August 2009
Prepared, controlled and balanced various client accounts using standard bookkeeping methods.
Compiled and analyzed individual, small business and corporate tax returns. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
August 2003 – May 2008
Lehigh University – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Minor in Psychology, Masters of Accountancy SKILLS:
Financial Statement Preparation Process Improvements Budget Development
Strong knowledge of GAAP Client Relations Policy Development Amanda C. Shanaberger
1 York Road Douglassville, PA 19518
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LEADERSHIP:
Baker Tilly Go to Market Committee – Member
May 2017 - Present
Responsible for identifying target clients, evaluating future relationship benefit and develop marketing plans.
Actively involved in presentations to Board Members and Audit Committees. Lehigh Valley Women in Business Council – Membership Committee May 2012 – Present
Responsible for attending Women in Business programs and social functions.
Establish contacts for potential members and invitations to future programs.
Share feedback with committee chair during monthly meetings. Lehigh Valley Young Professional Group - Member
August 2011 – Present
Responsible for attending various group programs and social functions.
Establishing contact for potential members and invitations to future programs. REFERENCES:
Zachary Keenan, Baker Tilly Senior Manager, 610-***-**** Travis Bieber, RKL Manager, 484-***-****
Meredith Dickson, Moravian College Director of Budgets and Financial Reporting, 610-***-****