Reid Walker
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting master’s graduate on the CPA track with a solid background in bookkeeping and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance team performance through mentorship and leadership as a coach. Seeking an entry-level position to leverage analytical skills and accounting software proficiency while delivering excellent client service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
T&T Class Instructor, Team Coach, and Summer Camp Counselor
North Raleigh Gymnastics
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Coached athletes from preschool to high school in tumbling and trampolining, enhancing their skills and confidence.
- Provided mentorship to athletes and staff, offering guidance and technical instruction.
- Assisted Head Coach in team practices, competition preparation, and athlete development, fostering a collaborative training environment.
- Maintained a structured, safe, and motivating environment while balancing multiple responsibilities.
- Oversaw day-to-day camp operations, ensuring group supervision, effective scheduling, and positive behavior management.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Time management
- Data interpretation
- Financial analysis
- Accounting software
Leadership & Activities
- Appalachian State University Cheerleading Team
- Team Captain (Senior Year): Led team logistics, mentored underclassmen, and assisted with game-day coordination.
- Awarded All For App (2026), Veteran of the Year (2024) and Team Player Award (2025) for leadership, reliability, and team impact.
- Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America
- Earned Eagle Scout rank through demonstrated leadership, service, and project management.
Relevant Coursework & Technical Experience
- Graduate-level Excel coursework with emphasis on PivotTables, dashboards, and analytical workflows
- Designed a comprehensive financial dashboard using NetSuite data for a Excel course final project
- Skilled in data organization, core Excel functions, and introductory financial modeling
- Quickbooks & Bookkeeping
- Completed journal entries, invoicing, chart of accounts setup, and inventory tracking across multiple accounting courses.
- Generated and analyzed financial statements to evaluate performance and address scenario-based case questions
- Applied GAAP principles to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting
- Studied auditor independence, ethics, internal controls, and professional judgment in graduate coursework
- Developed a foundational understanding of risk assessment, control evaluation, and evidence-based decision making
Timeline
T&T Class Instructor, Team Coach, and Summer Camp Counselor
North Raleigh Gymnastics
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Appalachian State University