Jackson Koehler
Summary
Highly motivated Purdue University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Accounting. Offers a unique blend of hands-on financial auditing experience and a proven track record of team leadership in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. Eager to leverage a strong academic foundation, analytical skills, and operational management experience to secure entry-level opportunities and gain impactful real-world experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Intern
Crowe LLP
Indianapolis
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Part of a dynamic team that overnight traveled to corporate headquarters throughout Indiana
- Specialized in conducting financial services audits for multiple large banks simultaneously
- Rolled forward internal control testing from interim as well as pulled support from various internal accounting information systems to complete year-end testing
- Developed risk assessment reports for various securities including but not limited to: pensions, mortgages, loans
- Audited recently filed 10-Ks by tying the reported data back to the year-end consolidated balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, statements of shareholder's equity, and general ledger
Manager / Supervisor
Insomnia Cookies
West Lafayette
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw delivery drivers and third-party drivers, ensuring operational efficiency until 3 AM.
- Managed customer interactions in a high-traffic lobby with various sobriety levels.
- Handled closing paperwork, cash transactions, tip distributions, waste management, and revenue reporting.
- Maintained safety standards to promote a secure working environment.
Customer Experience Specialist - Seasonal
The Peach Truck
Indianapolis
05.2024 - Current
- Led transportation of a small team of college peers across contracted locations in Indiana
- Ensured every customer had a seamless and positively energetic experience
- Operated a POS system using Shopify for pre-ordered products as well as upselling a variety of produce
- Unloaded 25-pound and 12-pound boxes off a 26-foot box truck and semi using a lift, dolly, and pallet jack
- Overnight traveled to multiple cities including a week-long business trip to all of Florida's major cities
- Attended media training and appeared live on a local news station to represent The Peach Truck
BOH Certified Trainer / Shift Leader
Southern Rock Restaurants
Indianapolis
07.2020 - Current
- Oversee training of all new employees and inform current employees of all changes
- Responsible for the successful operation of the kitchen from open to close
- Understanding of food safety standards and procedures for both the front and the back of house
- Traveled to different stores across the state of Indiana to teach and help other stores run efficiently
- Responsible for the training of new salary and general managers before they operated their own stores
Umpire
Edgewood Little League
Indianapolis
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Controlled the pace of little league baseball and softball games
- Enforced the rules as a neutral party to ensure the game is fair
- Responsible for dealing with angry parents and maintaining the peace between teams
Guitar / Ukulele Instructor
Indianapolis Music Academy
Indianapolis
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Designed personal lesson plans catered to each individual student
- Instructed beginner, intermediate, and pro level guitar players
- Added different aspects of guitar playing to create a broader perspective for the students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Skills
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office applications
- Google applications and software
- Customer service
- Report presentation
- Decision-making abilities
- Adaptability
- Leadership skills
- One-on-one communication
- Work ethic
- English proficiency - advanced
- Spanish and French proficiency - limited
Leadership And Involvement
- Purdue Research Foundation Infrastructure Project, Spring 2026, Collaborated on a comprehensive research initiative analyzing investment in infrastructure development and sustainability. Synthesized complex data to propose actionable, strategic recommendations for future investments and improvements. Presented research findings and project outcomes to key stakeholders and peers
- Purdue Accounting Association City Trek, Fall 2023 and 2024, Participant of the PAA's post-covid continuation of the City Trek program, Received the opportunity to visit, tour, and network with small to large accounting firms in the Indianapolis area including: LM Henderson, KSM, CBIZ, Crowe, BGBC, EY, and Forvis Mazars
Community Service
- Anna's House, Indianapolis, IN, Volunteer, Organized and distributed food to those in need, Worked 1-on-1 with individuals and as a team, Forced into critical thinking situations regarding lack of resources
- Roncalli Baseball Camp, Indianapolis, IN, Volunteer, Worked with both large groups of kids and 1-on-1 with players, Responsible for maintaining smooth transitions from stations, Made sure every kid was treated equally and participated
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Indiana Driver's License
Timeline
Audit Intern
Crowe LLP
01.2025 - 04.2025
Manager / Supervisor
Insomnia Cookies
08.2024 - Current
Customer Experience Specialist - Seasonal
The Peach Truck
05.2024 - Current
Guitar / Ukulele Instructor
Indianapolis Music Academy
02.2022 - 06.2022
Umpire
Edgewood Little League
03.2021 - 07.2022
BOH Certified Trainer / Shift Leader
Southern Rock Restaurants
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Purdue University