JAKE HALL, CPA
North Olmsted,OH
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Audit Accountant with comprehensive background in financial management, regulatory compliance and risk assessments. Proven strengths include analytical problem-solving, team leadership, and strategic planning abilities. Previous work has involved identifying areas of improvement within financial systems and implementing effective solutions to enhance overall efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Accountant
Maloney & Novotny
Cleveland, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted audit testing and planning to support audit opinions, preparing and reviewing workpaper documentation, performing analytical reviews of account balances, and drafting financial statements.
- Contributed to compliance audits for state and federal regulations, ensuring adherence to required standards.
- Took on growing leadership duties by leading client discussions and assigning work to audit team members.
- Fostered strong working relationships with partners and staff to review work and address necessary changes for a streamlined workflow and enhanced client service.
- Coordinated various client engagements to ensure timely service.
- Built broad experience by working with clients across multiple market sectors.
- Met continuing education requirements through professional organization involvement, independent study, and related development activities.
Audit Intern
Maloney & Novotny
Cleveland, OH
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted testing and walkthrough procedures to assess compliance and identify potential risks.
- Prepared clear and well-structured audit documentation detailing clients' processes and technology systems.
- Communicated professionally with clients and members of the audit team.
- Developed client profile to showcase key market advantages and identify growth opportunities.
- Proactively sought additional tasks from supervisors to enhance workload, and showed a growth mindset.
Education
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2023
Master's Degree - Accounting
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-2022
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-2021
Skills
- Auditing and compliance
- Compliance auditing
- Audit execution
- Financial statement analysis
- Tax compliance review
- Risk assessment and management
- Risk assessment
- GAAP knowledge
- Microsoft Office applications
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Audit team coordination
- Staff training
- Business acumen
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- NCAA Track and Field All-American
- Achieving this is a testament to my work ethic, discipline, and commitment to a process.
Affiliations
- OSCPA Member
- Developing core accounting skills and understanding of new accounting standards.
- M+N Young Professional
- Engaging in community service and professional development with other young professionals.
COURSES
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Preparation
- Completed intensive CPA examination preparation course through Becker Professional Education.
- Advanced Auditing Techniques and Practices
- Frequent lectures and trainings to sharpen auditing knowledge and skills.
Timeline
Senior Audit Accountant
Maloney & Novotny
06.2023 - Current
Audit Intern
Maloney & Novotny
08.2020 - 10.2020
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching
University of North Dakota
Master's Degree - Accounting
Ashland University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Ashland University