Libby Birdsell
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented upcoming college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Equipped with a solid foundation in financial analysis and reporting. Skilled in using accounting software such as Excel and Tableau for data management, reconciliations, and budgeting. Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively in team settings. Eager to make valuable team contributions and begin a lifelong professional career in the field. Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and a solid comprehension of the audit process.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Assistant/Tutor
Buena Vista University
01.2022 - Current
- Inform students about class structure, and how to best prepare for exams.
- Clarify class concepts for better understanding in both managerial and financial accounting classes.
- Increase my knowledge of the material by repetitively reviewing concepts.
FSO Audit Intern
EY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed client documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared audit work papers, including trial balances, reconciliations, and other analyses.
- Participated in internal control testing procedures.
- Evaluated current policies, procedures, controls, and systems for effectiveness.
- Set up audit work paper files, and developed a client documentation request list.
Accounting Intern
Sterling Computers
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Processed invoices, payments, credit memos, and other accounting documents.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to record and organize billing information.
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting: Professional, Licensure Emphasis & Business, Financial Decision Making, Business Management
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2025
Skills
- Report generation
- Analyzing data
- Audit procedures
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
Engagement
- Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society
- Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- Beavers In Business Club
- Dance Team
Leadership Experience
- V.P. of Accounting, Beavers in Business Club, 08/2022, 05/2025
- Team Captain, Buena Vista University Dance Team, 08/2023, 05/2025
Timeline
FSO Audit Intern
EY
06.2024 - 08.2024
Accounting Intern
Sterling Computers
05.2023 - 08.2023
Academic Assistant/Tutor
Buena Vista University
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting: Professional, Licensure Emphasis & Business, Financial Decision Making, Business Management
Buena Vista University
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