Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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Bryana Hightower

Bryana Hightower

Centreville,MD

Summary

Highly-motivated accountant with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Senior

Spicer Jeffries LLP
North Palm Beach, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
  • Reviewed workpapers prepared by staff auditors for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.

Audit Associate

Spicer Jeffries LLP
North Palm Beach, FL
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
  • Supported the audit team in developing audit schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of audit engagements.
  • Interacted with clients to request information and relay to audit team.
  • Collaborated with senior auditors to design and implement audit methodologies and procedures.
  • Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.

Tax Intern

Reffue, Pas, Jacobson, Roth & Koster, LLP
Monroe , WI
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Discussed and explained various tax forms with taxpayers.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions related to taxation matters.
  • Performed calculations and prepared summaries of estimated taxes due.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient completion of projects within deadlines.
  • Worked closely with senior staff members on complex taxation projects.
  • Completed tax returns for individuals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Loras College
Dubuque
05-2022

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Time management
  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Budget preparation
  • Interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

  • Been top of the stats leaderboard at Spicer Jeffries during 3 busy seasons

Affiliations

  • Youth Softball Assistant Coach
  • Gardening
  • Spending time with family and pets

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Audit Senior

Spicer Jeffries LLP
07.2024 - Current

Audit Associate

Spicer Jeffries LLP
06.2022 - 07.2024

Tax Intern

Reffue, Pas, Jacobson, Roth & Koster, LLP
01.2022 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Loras College
Bryana Hightower