Open To Work
Ebenezer S. Allotey
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Certified Public Accountant adept in audit compliance including risk assessment and uniform guidance single audits. Successfully mentored staff accountants, enhancing their technical skills, while ensuring compliance with GASB and FASB standards. Proven ability to foster client relationships and deliver concise reports, driving clarity and resolution in audit communications. Frequently able to adapt to different ERP systems and GL programs across different industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assurance Senior
PBMares, LLP
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Planned audit procedures, managed onsite fieldwork testing, and served as primary client contact for audit communications, ensuring clarity and timely resolution of client inquiries.
- Applied knowledge of GASB and FASB standards to conduct audit testing for diverse entities, including local governments, enhancing compliance and accuracy.
- Drafted management letters, financial statements, and footnote disclosures prepared under GAAP
- Mentored staff accountants, providing targeted feedback on audit testing in high-risk financial statement areas to improve their technical skills and understanding.
- Actively promote interest in the study of accounting at the local college as a member of JMU Young Alumni Council.
Graduate Assistant Mentor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided one-on-one mentorship to first-generation college students to support sustainable academic growth.
- Facilitated tutoring during weekly study hall sessions, enhancing understanding and collaboration among centennial scholarship members.
- Organized monthly social activities for centennial scholarship members, fostering community and promoting balanced learning.
- Assisted fellow graduate assistants with planning and executing events under the guidance of department leadership.
Accounting Intern
PBMares, LLP
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared Form 1040 and 1065 tax returns weekly, ensuring compliance with tax regulations under supervision of tax partner.
- Assisted audit staff with substantive audit testing for employee benefit plans and not-for-profit entities, contributing to thorough financial assessments.
- Performed assurance procedures including inventory count testing for local government clients, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Researched potential services for audit clients and delivered firm-wide presentation through whiteboarding session.
Store Lead Support
Big Lots
Woodbridge, VA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Drove customer retention by leading the store in reward sign-ups, contributing to regional growth.
- Utilized active listening and empathy to de-escalate customer disputes, fostering positive customer relationships.
- Addressed customer inquiries on purchase and delivery options for furniture floor products, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Processed freight and directed team responsibilities in the absence of store managers.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01-2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Music
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01-2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA01-2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA01-2020
Skills
- Audit compliance
- Financial reporting
- Fixed assets management
- QuickBooks accounting
- DataSnipper expertise
- Tableau data visualization
- MS Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Word skills
- Presentation design
- Analytical thinking
Skills Tools Interests
Uniform Guidance Single Audits, Fixed Assets software, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, DataSnipper, QuickBooks, IDEA, Tableau, Worship leader, Tema Choir USA tenor, soccer, cooking, reading
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, VA
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Assurance Senior
PBMares, LLP
01.2023 - 03.2026
Graduate Assistant Mentor
James Madison University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accounting Intern
PBMares, LLP
06.2021 - 08.2022
Store Lead Support
Big Lots
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
James Madison University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Music
James Madison University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College