Accounting, Auditing, Tax

JOHN NEWLIN

*** ******** **. • Blissfield, MI ***28 • **********@*****.*** • 517-***-****

EDUCATION:

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING – CPA TRACK

Major GPA – 3.61

January 2011 – December 2013

Moody Bible Institute and Triton College, Chicago, IL

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

GPA – 3.44

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR

Gross, Puckey, Gruel & Roof, P.C., Adrian, MI

January 2014 -Present

Deploy computer skills in using CS suite (Thomson Reuter’s) virtual office software and Excel in preparing Audit, Review, and Compilation Engagements of non-profits, small businesses, 401(k) plans and governmental entities & preparation of financial statements within these engagements as well. Concentration – audit, tax, accounting engagements.

Utilize analytics, accounting, and research skills in fixed asset, engagement, file cabinet, tax, practice management modules.

Demonstrate effective communication skills using MS Outlook, Word, and many other accounting applications.

Build knowledge base of accounting, regulatory requirements, GAAP in a CPA professional atmosphere, and a current CPA candidate (testing for CPA certification).

TAX PREPARER

David Walters, P.C., Blissfield, MI

February 2013-April 2013

Utilized analytics and accounting skills in 1040, schedules C, E & F, tax preparation using Drake tax software.

Employed effective communication/customer relation skills in client and firm communications.

Deployed computer skills using MS Excel, and other software as needed; and research skills in regulatory matters and tax law.

TAX INTERN

Hantz Group, Ann Arbor, MI

January 2012-April 2012

Utilized analytics and accounting skills in 1040, schedules C & E, and 1120S tax preparation using Thomson Reuter’s software (Ultra Tax) and Hantz ERP system software.

Demonstrated very effective communication skills using MS Outlook, and computer skills using MS Excel.

TRUCK DRIVER

Charger Logistics USA, Inc., Griffith, IN

November 2010-January 2014

Utilized effective communication skills to coordinate type and timing of loads

Employed excellent customer relations skills to facilitate smooth pick-ups and drop-offs of freight

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills when fitting trips with multiple stops into a maximum 14 hour schedule, keeping appointment times, and tracking and accounting for trip expenses

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Jerry & Gayle Grady/EMU Accounting Scholarship – Canton Community Foundation (2013)

Tammy Machovec Award for Excellence in Non-Profit Accounting Scholarship (2013)

Lenawee County Education Foundation - Joe Ann Steele Insurance Center Scholarship (2013)

ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Member – Beta Alpha Psi; MICPA member; AICPA – CPA candidate member; Partner – Elem3nt Church, Blissfield/Adrian, MI

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