Ethan Bowers
Bethel Park,PA
Summary
Raised as a member of an entrepreneurial family, I bring a rich understanding of the inner operations of business, and a traditional, hands-on work ethic. My values are rooted in a collaborative work environment, strong, precise communications, solutions-driven pursuits and a loyal, dedicated attitude. Those who know me would speak to my cooperative, thoughtful, deliberate and approachable demeanor, and my willingness to take on new projects that lead to greater knowledge and service. My future employer will find me to be perseverant, detail-oriented, client-centered, and founded in essential leadership qualities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Accountant
DGPerry CPAs & Advisors
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared personal and business tax returns for clients in a timely manner by utilizing UltraTax and GoFileRoom
- Worked with team members to optimize their tax return while working through issues
- Investigated missing documents with colleagues and clients, facilitating document retrieval
- Utilized AdvanveFlow to set up trial balances to help create business tax returns, while also making adjusting entries when necessary
- Collaborated with clients to verify and consolidate information, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for compilations
General Accountant
Burns and Scalo (Scalo Inc)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Handle the processing and preparation of payroll and financial statements utilizing Timberline and AboutTime to ensure timely delivery
- Manage accounts receivable and payables by effectively entering transactions day to day to keep accounts current
- Strategically handle the accounting of seven companies by using cross charges to help move money through billing to create invoices
- Arrange quarterly, monthly, and weekly taxes to help the proper payment by completing within a timely manner
Accounting Intern
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Butler, Pennsylvania
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Identified tax return strategies for customers and address client concerns in a friendly manner
- Collaborated with other workers to solve business related issues regarding tax returns· Utilized TaxSlayer program to complete returns in an efficient manner
- Demonstrated mathematics proficiency by compiling customer receipts in their tax returns to maintain organization in the appointment
- Completed five tax returns daily to build accounting skills to meet the university curriculum and course requirements
Education
MBA -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 09.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Financial analysis
- Client collaboration
- Accounting software
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork skills
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Journal entries
- Workflow management
Timeline
MBA -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
09.2024 - 12.2025
Associate Accountant
DGPerry CPAs & Advisors
01.2023 - Current
General Accountant
Burns and Scalo (Scalo Inc)
05.2022 - 12.2022
Accounting Intern
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
09.2019 - 05.2023