Candace Williams
*** ********, ********, **. *****
**********@*****.*** 708-***-****
Objective: To obtain a position that will enable me to use and enhance my strong organizational skills,
educational background, and ability to work well with people specifically, in the area of accounting.
Education:
Western Illinois University, Major- Accounting, Minor- Spanish
Bachelor of Business Degree received May 2014
Will receive Masters of Accountancy in May 2015
Will be an Eligible Candidate for CPA exam- (May 2015) and will sit for the CFE exam
Work Experience:
Graduate Assistant, Western Illinois University
August, 2014 – Present
Assist professors with everyday work (i.e. entering grades)
Responsible for helping students with accounting related work
Research and create a new online course for students with professors
Intern, Internal Auditing Department, Sherman Hall, Macomb, IL.
January, 2014- May, 2014
Assisted in preparing internal audit reports
Participated in meetings
Monitored and updated departmental budgets and projects
Camp Counselor, Oak Park YMCA, Oak Park, IL.
June, 2012- Aug, 2014
Supervised 10-20 children
Provided a safe environment for the children enrolled in camp
Engaged in activities with children on a daily basis
Student Manager, Dividends Café, Western Illinois University
October, 2011- May, 2012
Responsible for cash management
Performed daily audit of cash receipts
Monitored and performed weekly physical inventory count
Extra-Curricular:
Mary T. Washington Wylie Scholar (Internship Preparation Program)
National Association of Black Accountants –WIU Chapter (Co-Founder)
Member of Illinois CPA Society
Beta Alpha Psi
Special Skills:
Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, and Word