Christopher L. Shoup
Erie,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with 7 years of audit experience, seeking to leverage a strong background in accounting and auditing to contribute effectively in a Controller role. Holds a Master of Accounting degree and an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, auditing, and documenting complex financial information. Committed to applying strong organizational skills and attention to detail to support and enhance the financial operations of your organization.
Experienced with conducting comprehensive audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Utilizes analytical skills to identify discrepancies and recommend improvements. Track record of enhancing financial accuracy and maintaining strict adherence to auditing standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
HBK CPAs and Consultants
01.2019 - Current
- Performed and documented inventory observations.
- Prepared and monitored budgets throughout audit process.
- Planned and performed audits of client information for financial reporting of nonpublic companies, nonprofits, and 401(k) plans.
- Drafted and issued financial statements and communication letters to company management including board of directors.
- Developed and maintained good communication with the team, managers, principals, and clients.
- Participated in training to maintain license and stay current on new pronouncements.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information.
- Performed walkthroughs and testing of client information for various audit areas.
- Reviewed associates work for completeness and accuracy.
- Manage associates assisting with client audit.
Audit Associate
Kearney and Associates
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted with preparation of US Navy Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) financial statements.
- Documented audit meetings with personnel from Defense Finance Audit Service (DFAS)
- Performed internal control walkthroughs for various sections of the audit.
- Performed audit procedures for assigned sections for Fund Balance with Treasury in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
- Researched and provided corrective actions for identified audit findings.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statement audit disclosures.
Production Supervisor
General Electric Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Arranged and provided adequate staffing to meet production goals.
- Provided direction to support needs of each production area, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training.
- Responsible for addressing concerns with respect to quality issues during production.
- Support, encourage, and facilitated Lean Manufacturing principles by providing adequate time for training.
- Maintained and further developed a Visual Workplace including support for a 5-S program.
- Supported all workplace policies including attendance and safety objectives.
- Strived to maintain an accident-free work environment by cultivating a safety mindset throughout the production team.
- Review, manage, and approve production team time and schedules in Kronos Management System.
Second Shift Working Foremen
C.A. Curtze Wholesale Foodservice
01.1997 - 01.2014
- Assist supervisor with overseeing the work processes.
- Responsible for receiving and shipping products.
- Inspect and grade products from suppliers.
- Verify incoming shipment to Purchase Orders.
- Data entry in Warehouse Management System.
- Assist management in resolving problems concerning customer orders and complaints.
- Monitor quality and portion variance of products.
- Maintain daily logs for HACCP program and product inventory.
- Supervise and inspect the cleaning and sanitation of the facilities.
- Perform an end of shift physical inventory.
- Confirm completion and accuracy of customer orders.
- Cut whole fish and trim to specifications.
- Perform audits of daily shellfish logbooks.
- Member of the Safety Committee.
Education
Master’s - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PABachelor of Science - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PABachelor of Science - Management
Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PASkills
- SAP
- Kronos
- IDEA
- Excel
- TeamMate Analytics
- DataSnipper
- Financial statement review
- Ethics and integrity
- Risk assessment
- Account reconciliation
- Internal controls development
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
HBK CPAs and Consultants
01.2019 - Current
Audit Associate
Kearney and Associates
01.2019 - 10.2019
Production Supervisor
General Electric Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2017
Second Shift Working Foremen
C.A. Curtze Wholesale Foodservice
01.1997 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Management
Pennsylvania State University
Master’s - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
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