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Colby Lipford

Danville,VA

Summary

Independent and highly motivated Accounting Intern and honor student possessing an abundance of in office experience and interpersonal skills with a deep interest in auditing services, tax return preparation, and financial reporting. Demonstrated proven capability to boost productivity and workflow efficiency through rigorous attention to detail and organizational abilities. Eager to collaborate with expert providers, employees, and peers to expand my skill set.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Intern

Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP
Danville, VA
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked 06/23-08/23, 12/23-1/24, and 06/24-08/24
  • Used Microsoft Excel to track investment accounts and analyze transactions within those accounts.
  • Helped to prepare individual tax returns using ProSystem fx Tax.
  • Helped with auditing clients by preparing workpapers, analyzing accounts and transactions, etc.
  • Performed bookkeeping, processing payroll, and preparing quarterly tax forms (941, VEC forms etc.) for clients.
  • Worked with cloud-based accounting software and bank account statements.

Sales Associate

Leggett Town and Country
Danville, VA
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Information Systems

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment while in High School

Danville Community College
Danville, VA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Accessing and Analyzing Information
  • Accounting Operations Systems and Software
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Experience in Audit Support and Data Entry
  • Effective Written and Oral Communication
  • Team Collaboration and Adaptability
  • Successful Time Management

Volunteer Experience

  • God's Pit Crew (Danville, VA) preparing and filling Blessing Buckets.
  • God's Storehouse (Danville, VA) sorting canned goods and other foods.
  • Transition Pregnancy Solutions (Danville, VA) preparing bibles for expecting mothers.

Timeline

Accounting Intern

Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP
06.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Leggett Town and Country
01.2020 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Information Systems

Virginia Tech

Some College (No Degree) - Dual Enrollment while in High School

Danville Community College
Colby Lipford