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Siqi Lin

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with proven expertise in financial auditing and valuation testing at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing junior associates, while presenting an upward management attribute to enhance the efficiency of audit engagements. Recognized for delivering critical insights that minimized reporting errors, showcasing a commitment to accuracy and team success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate III

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - Current
  • Executed financial statement audits for multi-billion-dollar investment institutions to validate accuracy in reporting.
  • Developed testing approaches for high-risk valuation areas to ensure compliance with ASC 820 standards.
  • Provided critical financial statement comments to clients, reducing the risk of material errors being presented within the financial statements.
  • Oversaw daily activities of junior associates and interns to uphold quality and minimize review comments.
  • Facilitated internal meetings to establish clear goals and allocate workloads, minimizing idle time.
  • Exercised professional skepticism through direct communication with clients, enhancing understanding and validation of work.

Accounting Intern

Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared over 30 monthly journal entries totaling over 100 million dollars for accurate general ledger reporting.
  • Reconciled more than 10 million dollars monthly using Excel and BlackLine, ensuring reconciliation precision.
  • Extracted over 50 reports for senior accountants and cross-functional teams to enhance expense evaluation.
  • Collaborated through Microsoft applications to complete complex projects efficiently.
  • Coached incoming interns on standard assignments, reducing training time, and streamlining the onboarding process.
  • Proactively sought additional work and executed miscellaneous projects assigned by the team lead, alongside routine responsibilities.

Accounting Intern

RecordTrak
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Executed daily cash receipt reconciliations and managed client payment applications.
  • Posted journal entries to general ledger within accounting software for accurate financial tracking.
  • Conducted physical inventory of fixed assets utilizing handheld software for efficiency.
  • Reconciled monthly credit card transactions to ensure precise posting of expenses.
  • Compiled and analyzed vendor expenditures for accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Prepared monthly comparative sales reports for CFO review and decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
03-2023

Skills

  • Financial auditing
  • Valuation testing
  • Microsoft applications
  • Reconciliation processes
  • Compliance standards
  • Asset management
  • Team supervision
  • Alteryx

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Actively pursuing CPA Certification (Fulfilled educational credit and professional experience requirements)

Timeline

Associate III

PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2023 - Current

Accounting Intern

Independence Blue Cross
03.2021 - 10.2021

Accounting Intern

RecordTrak
06.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Drexel University