Benjamin "Max" McGinnis
Huntington,WV
Summary
Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Auditor
Hayflich CPA's, PLLC
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of annual audit plans, prioritizing high-risk areas for review.
- Maintained strong client relationships by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their understanding of auditing concepts and techniques.
- Oversaw inventory valuation and cycle count testing as part of substantive procedures.
- Participated in recruitment of interns through Marshall University.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, validating the accuracy of financial statements.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit approaches and streamlining processes.
Audit Associate
FORVIS
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Primary industries of experience: Healthcare and Manufacturing/Distribution
- Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
- Communicated results of audits to upper management through factual written reports and oral presentations.
- Experience with HUD Single Audit procedures.
- Communicated with upper management to work through specific areas within the scope of audit procedures.
- Experienced in Employee Benefit Plan Audit Procedures.
Audit Intern
Dixon Hughes Goodman
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked with audit team to perform audit planning procedures.
- Gained experience in building financial statements and performing fluctuation analysis.
- Communicated effectively with clients to make audit inquiries.
Tax Intern
Maynard and Mease CPA's
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared small business and individual tax returns.
- Worked directly with clients and employer to determine best tax planning strategies for our clients.
- Communicated tax matters to client on behalf of partner.
- Data entry and financial statement preparation.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Marshall University
04.2022
Skills
- Very comfortable with both written and verbal client-communications
- Networking
- Team Player
- Risk-weighted General Ledger Analysis via Mindbridge
- Proficient with Excel
- Proficient with Substantive Analytical Procedures
Affiliations
- Beta Alpha Psi - Marshall University
- VITA Tax Preparer
- Jeffrey C. Ohl Scholarship Recipient
- Club Tax Network Scholarship Recipient
- Eagle Scout (2018)
Timeline
Staff Auditor
Hayflich CPA's, PLLC
05.2023 - Current
Audit Associate
FORVIS
05.2022 - 05.2023
Audit Intern
Dixon Hughes Goodman
06.2021 - 07.2021
Tax Intern
Maynard and Mease CPA's
01.2021 - 05.2021
BBA - Accounting
Marshall University
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