Kyle Wadkins
EY
Chicago,IL
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Staff 1
9 Months- Executed substantive testing and controls walkthroughs across cash, receivables, revenue, and fixed asset cycles for clients, ensuring compliance with GAAS and PCAOB standards.
- Prepared and reviewed audit workpapers in support of financial statement audits, identifying discrepancies and escalating risk areas to senior staff and managers.
- Communicated directly with client personnel to request, obtain, and validate supporting documentation, building strong working relationships.
- Performed detailed account reconciliations and variance analyses.
- Utilized EY's proprietary audit software (e.g., Canvas) and data analytics tools to streamline sampling, testing, and documentation processes.
Tax Intern / Advisory Transaction Services Intern
2 Months- Prepared tax returns and supporting workpapers with strong attention to accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled client data to trial balances, adjusting schedules, and source documents for consistency.
- Organized K-1s, extensions, and filing packages to streamline review and submission workflows.
- Researched federal, state, and local tax issues to support return positions and filings.
Study Abroad Internship
1 Month- Study abroad program and international consulting internship project.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
Assistant
5 Years- Administrative tasks such as shredding, filing, and mailing.
- Running errands and building toys for the Bryant Family.
- Assistance with large distribution of Kobe Bryant’s retirement letter to LA fans.
- Trusted to handle sensitive materials with utmost confidentiality.
Education
Master of Accountancy: BS in Accounting
- Mark Twain Scholarship Recipient
- Cumulative GPA 3.7 / 4.0
- Dean's List All Semesters
Activities
- Active member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
- Volunteer activities: Central Missouri Food Bank, Special Olympics, Guys Giving Back and United Through Basketball.
- Four year baseball player at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, a premier program in Orange County, CA. Ranked 21st in the nation my senior year.
Timeline
Audit Staff 1
EY
09.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Tax Intern / Advisory Transaction Services Intern
BDO
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Study Abroad Internship
University Of Missouri Trulaske School Of Business
05.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Warehouse Associate
Shamrock Supply Co.
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Assistant
Kobe, Inc. / Granity Studios
01.2015 - 01.2020Read More
University of Missouri - Columbia
Master of Accountancy: BS in Accounting
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