Accounting Student

AURIA KIRKENDALL

Rexburg, ID www.linkedin.com/in/auria-kirkendall ***************@*****.*** 702-***-**** EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Anticipated Graduation: July 2018 Brigham Young University- Idaho Rexburg, Idaho

• Awarded the McKay Scholarship for academic excellence, volunteer work, and participation in extra-curricular activities

• Vice President of the Women in Business Society

• Vice President of the Data Science Society

• Research Officer in the Student Accounting Society

• Additional coursework: Intro to Databases (MySQL), Econ Money and Banking, Advanced Writing and Research, Advanced Language Theory: Grammar and Usage

WORK EXPERIENCE

BYU-Idaho Accounting Department Apr 2018- present

Teaching Assistant for Acc333A & Acc33B (VBA & Excel) Rexburg, Idaho

• Empower students by teaching effective VBA research skills; tutor students on specific projects in the accounting lab

• Grade assignments and projects in a timely manner Sanford and Company CPAs, Ltd. Jan 2018- Apr 2018

Accounting Intern Las Vegas, Nevada

• Assist in the preparation of work papers and tax returns for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and individuals

• Streamline various accounting/administrative procedures by creating Excel models and VBA macros, reducing certain project completion times by 50%

• Use QuickBooks to complete year- and month-end closing procedures, including general ledger account reconciliations, sales tax and payroll tax calculations, and financial statement preparation Becker Professional Education Jan 2017- Dec 2017

Campus Ambassador Rexburg, Idaho

• Forge relationships between Becker representatives and BYU-I students, professors, advisors, and career personnel

• Become an expert about the CPA exam; educate students about the CPA exam and Becker’s exam preparation materials

• Schedule campus visits, track competitor advertising on campus; complete assignments from training sessions and meetings VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

BYU-Idaho Student Council (SRC) Jan 2014- Apr 2014, Apr 2017- Jul 2017 Student Representative on the Strategic Management Council and the Academic Standards Committee Rexburg, Idaho

• Researched and presented students’ views on key campus issues to the administration using Qualtrics and Microsoft Excel

• Analyzed large-scale campus decisions in collaboration with administrators

• Regularly participated in leadership trainings given by university president, VP, and dean of students BYU-Idaho Gateway Foundations Sep 2016- Apr 2017

Coordinator over Academic Success Seminars Rexburg, Idaho

• Prepared and directed training meetings addressing professional presentation techniques, leadership skills, and conflict resolution

• Identified areas of concern and collaborated with the director to implement creative solutions

• Created dynamic seminar/lesson plans each week

Volunteer Representative Mar 2015- Sep 2016

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Orem, Utah and Fortaleza, Brazil

• Trained new volunteers on time management, strict adherence to missionary rules, and professional interpersonal interactions

• Served as a regional leader of female missionaries; developed and executed plans to improve their physical and emotional health, obedience and productivity

• Fluent in Portuguese; developed professional communication skills with people from different cultures BYU-Idaho Student-Alumni Association Jan 2013- Apr 2013 Manager of Events and Activities Rexburg, Idaho

• Attended collaborative conference in Utah with the BYU Provo S.A.A. to network and improve relations with alumni around the world

• Developed more efficient event-planning procedures and standards in collaboration with student leaders

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