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Luke Vander Burgh

Staff Accountant
Bethany,IL

Summary

Dynamic accountant skilled in budgeting, cash flow management, and problem-solving. Experience in supporting business owners through strategic financial insights and compliance. Prepared to leverage experience to drive informed decision-making and foster sustainable growth.

Note: Actively sitting for CPA Exam

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Vander Burgh Financial Services, LLC
05.2024 - Current

Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other business entities.

Deliver strategic tax consulting services to individuals and closely held businesses.

Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and general ledger balances to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards.

Support business owners with budgeting, cash flow analysis, and financial decision-making.

Research federal and state tax regulations to ensure compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities.

Collaborate directly with clients to gather financial information, resolve accounting issues, and answer tax-related questions.

Business Owner

Vander Burgh Farms, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Founded and manage a vertically integrated agricultural business specializing in livestock production, direct-to-consumer sales, and value-added food products.

Oversees financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, capital investment analysis, and profitability assessment to ensure financial health.

Leads sales, marketing, and customer acquisition efforts through direct-to-consumer and community-based channels.

Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, capital investment analysis, and profitability assessment.

Negotiate with vendors, processors, lenders, and customers to optimize pricing and margins while strengthening business relationships.

Analyze operating costs, production metrics, and market conditions to support data-driven business decisions.

Prepare and evaluate financial projections and capital expenditure plans to support informed decision-making.

Coordinate production schedules, inventory management, and supply chain operations to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Accountancy

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2025

Skills

    Client Relations

    Financial analysis

    Budgeting and forecasting

    Cash flow management

    Income tax preparation

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Vander Burgh Financial Services, LLC
05.2024 - Current

Business Owner

Vander Burgh Farms, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Professional Accountancy

Illinois State University
Luke Vander BurghStaff Accountant