Justin Cissell
Spring Hill
Summary
Accomplished Audit Specialist with a proven track record at LBMC, adept in advanced Excel and project management. Excelled in enhancing workflow processes and audit standards, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Fostered strong client relationships and teamwork, leading to significant process improvements and efficient audit completions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Specialist, Lead
LBMC
06.2023 - Current
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Review work of other team members for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure that team deadlines are met and improve workflow processes.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Audit Specialist
LBMC
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in healthcare, manufacturing, and non-profits.
- Used Caseware to generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures.
Tax Intern
Dempsey Vantrease and Follis PLLC
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared workpapers, reconciliations, and schedules for efficient review by supervisors or managers.
- Prepared individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns.
- Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance, audits and refunds.
- Organized client tax documents to facilitate quick preparation of tax returns.
- Utilized tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
- Developed critical problem-solving skills, learning how to address tax-related issues under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
Education
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2020
Associate of Science - Accounting
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN08-2018
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Project management experience
- Communication and presentation
- Account reconciliation
- Process improvement recommendations
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Audit Specialist, Lead
LBMC
06.2023 - Current
Audit Specialist
LBMC
04.2021 - 06.2023
Tax Intern
Dempsey Vantrease and Follis PLLC
02.2019 - 05.2020
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Columbia State Community College
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