Jack Lake
Cape Girardeau
Summary
Audit & tax professional with a robust background in accounting, auditing, tax & staff management. Combines technical expertise with hard work, dedication & collaboration—principles developed during his time as a collegiate student athlete. Has demonstrated the ability to coordinate & plan audit engagements, ensure the quality & timeliness of audit reports, & maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Supervisor
Van De Ven CPAs
10.2024 - Current
- Broad array of audit function & procedure execution, with experience in private sector, governmental & non-profit engagements.
- Audit planning & logistical coordination, ensuring effective & efficient audit procedures & timely completion of the engagement.
- Supervision & management of audit staff, reviewing workpapers & controlling audit quality.
- General ledger accounting, account reconciliation & financial statement preparation & review.
- Tax planning, preparation & review of 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120S, 1120 & 990 returns.
- Internal controls assessment & system design.
- Client relationship management & maintenance.
- New staff training, guidance & supervision.
Staff Accountant
Van De Ven CPAs
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Auditor on engagements for corporations, school districts, cities, non-profits & pension plan audits. Led some engagements with smaller clients.
- Preparation of year-end adjusting entries & financial statements for corporations, school districts, cities & non-profits.
- Monthly account reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards & other balance sheet accounts. Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Preparation of 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S & 990 returns.
- Proficiency in microsoft office applications, particularly excel.
- Experience training new hires.
Accounting Intern
GirardeauHarold W. Meyr CPA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Worked on 1040, 1065, 1120 tax returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2020
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Tax Preparation & Planning
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Engagement Team Management & Coordination
- GAAP Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Year-End Close
- Financial Statement Preparation & Review
- Adobe & Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Client Relations
Timeline
Audit Supervisor
Van De Ven CPAs
10.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Van De Ven CPAs
07.2020 - 10.2024
Accounting Intern
GirardeauHarold W. Meyr CPA
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University
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