Staff Accountant Candidate #042825
St. Louis, MO
Accounting
1 years
4/28/2025
Profile
A recent summa cum laude graduate from University with a B.S. in Accounting, this candidate is a CPA candidate accepted by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. With over 20 years of business experience across industries including promotional marketing, retail, and banking, they bring a broad understanding of business operations and cycles. Their strong foundation in US GAAP, taxation, and advanced Excel skills—combined with a proven analytical mindset and eagerness to learn—make them well-suited for a firm seeking an entry-level staff accountant on a CPA track. Committed to long-term growth, they offer both technical aptitude and the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic accounting environment.
Career Highlight 1: Identified a vendor shipping error in mid-December that would have been incorrectly recorded as a $50,000 expense in the company’s 2023 public filing. Proactive resolution led to a vendor credit issued before year-end, preventing a financial misstatement.
Career Highlight 2: Streamlined the process for consolidating multi-product and multi-address orders within the firm’s CRM and order management system, cutting processing time by 50% across sales, fulfillment, and accounting functions throughout the sales cycle.
Career Highlight 3: Developed a process for collecting large volumes of shipping addresses for global projects, improving accuracy, speeding up customs clearance, and enhancing client satisfaction. This initiative has led to reduced shipping fees, minimized package loss, and faster project completion times.
Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I bring a strong enthusiasm for learning and a naturally inquisitive mindset, which drives me to continually improve and adapt. My prior business experience has honed my attention to detail and ability to quickly identify discrepancies and implement effective solutions. These strengths, paired with the right mentorship, will support my development into a highly capable and dependable CPA.
Strengths: Process optimization and efficiency improvement; Data analysis and interpretation;In-depth research and problem-solving; Strong attention to detail; Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service
Hobbies & Personal Interests: Hiking, Painting (pastel & watercolor), Reading, Museums, Traveling, Cooking, Computers, Embroidery
Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Industry Experience: Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution
Company Fit: Small, Medium, Large
Management Experience: I have 3 years of management as a team lead, with a maximum team of three direct reports.
Software Experience: Zoho Books, Syncore, Direct Commerce, Quickbooks (light exposure).
Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote
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