Jack Ponder
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accounting Intern – AMCS
KPMG LLC
St. Louis, MO
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked in the Accounting Methods and Credits team and completed tasks such as workpaper roll forwards, project documentation, and supporting documentation matrices.
- Participated in 4 engagements working on Research and Development credit calculations and IRC Sec. 174 and Sec. 41 tests.
- Honed accounting skills and tax knowledge through daily tasks and projects surrounding tax credits and method changes.
General Manager
Mizzou Esports
Columbia, MO
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated tryouts for new recruits.
- Managed schedules for 5 different esports teams.
- Coordinated and booked out-of-state travel for teams.
- Led extensive recruitment efforts.
Accounting Intern
Centene
St. Louis, MO
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked in the Corporate Accounting group completing journal entries, account reconciliations, and data compiling.
- Completed a project for the Financial Systems team using SQL queries to create an automated information system.
- Honed skills in Microsoft Excel and SQL through daily tasks and projects.
Server and Host
Dewey’s Pizza
St. Louis, MO
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered outstanding customer service, enhancing dining satisfaction.
- Coordinated reservations, phone calls, carryout orders, and curbside delivery to streamline guest experience.
- Developed strong accountability through the Dewey’s Team Service Model.
- Strengthened communication and teamwork skills through active participation in Team Service Model.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
University of Missouri – Columbia
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri – Columbia
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Tax software
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Microsoft Access
Extracurriculars And Service
E-sports Program, Member of the Valorant team, University of Missouri – Columbia, 05/01/22, 05/31/24
Timeline
Tax Accounting Intern – AMCS
KPMG LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025
General Manager
Mizzou Esports
05.2025 - 12.2025
Accounting Intern
Centene
06.2023 - 06.2024
Server and Host
Dewey’s Pizza
09.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Accountancy -
University of Missouri – Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri – Columbia