Cole Birke
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Sikich LLP
St Louis, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted and led for-profit audits and reviews for manufacturing and construction companies.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Communicated results of audits to upper management through factual written reports and oral presentations.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of professional standards related to auditing activities.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from the audit process for management review.
- Recommended action plans to resolve audit and compliance findings.
- Identified discrepancies between actual results and expected results from the audit tests.
- Provided guidance to clients on how to improve their internal control systems and processes.
- Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
Tax Intern
Sikich LLP
St Louis, MO
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Completed tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships and corporations.
- Assisted professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintained tax library, and managed client tax and auditing files.
- Analyzed financial records to identify potential deductions or credits that could be claimed.
- Maintained accurate records of all pertinent financial information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12-2020
Master of Business Administration -
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO08-2020
Skills
- Audit and Assurance: Conducted for-profit audits and reviews, specializing in manufacturing and construction industries Experience in government auditing, employee benefit audits, and non-profit audits
- Software Proficiency: CaseWare Working Papers/Thompson Reuters Applications: Checkpoint, GoFileRoom, Fixed Assets CS/Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Sikich LLP
01.2021 - Current
Tax Intern
Sikich LLP
01.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lindenwood University
Master of Business Administration -
Lindenwood University
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