Lindsey Kara Duncanson
859-409-2125 · lindsey.duncanson@otterbein.edu
EDUCATION:
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH Graduation: April 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Public Accounting GPA: 3.4/4.0
Minor: Finance and Business Administration
Skills, Abilities, and competencies:
- Problem Solving Skills- ability to recognize a problem, work to resolve it, and use critical thinking to progress toward a solution.
- Team Player- can work cooperatively with others while contributing ideas, concerns, and/or suggestions.
- Leadership Skills- ability to follow directions as well as take initiative if needed.
- Time Management Skills- exerts a high level of effort and perseverance to complete a task in the allowed time.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE:
BDO USA LLP; Columbus, OH
Jan 2017-Present
BDO USA LLP; Blue Ash, OH May 2016- Aug. 2016
Tax Intern
- Worked with higher level accountants to perform tax returns of partnerships and corporations.
- Gathered information and documentation necessary for the completion of tax returns.
- Helped other offices on certain tax clients, generated trial balances, created adjusted journal entries, as well as preparing the compilation of work to be placed within the tax return.
- Developed familiarity with tax methodology, the tax return process, tax software, working papers, tax return forms, and recent accounting updates.
Auditor of State of Ohio; Blue Ash, OH May 2015-July 2015
Fellowship Audit Intern
- Worked alongside with higher level auditor perform audits of public offices (e.g., state agencies, counties, townships, school districts, villages, municipalities) and private organizations receiving public funds.
- Assisted in the performance of substantive tests of specific accounts and records, also testing control and tests of compliance with laws & regulations applicable to the auditee.
- Developed familiarity with audit methodology, the audit process, audit programs, working papers, report formats and accounting systems of the auditee.
Courtright Memorial Library; Westerville, OH Aug. 2014-Dec. 2016
Circulation Student Worker
- Greet and provide assistance to patrons that come in to check in/out materials.
- Order materials that have been requested.
- Handle the money for fines from late fees and/or bike rentals.
- Answer the phone to assist patrons and inform them their materials they ordered arrived.
Leadership & Community service:
- Faithfully involved in 4-H for 7 years; Treasurer for 1 year June 2008-Sept. 2014
- Team Member of Varsity Cross Country at Otterbein University August 2014
- Volunteer with Levite Cleaning Ministry at First Baptist Church Jan. 2010-Present
- Member of the Van Sant Leadership Program at Otterbein University Mar. 2015-Present
- Student Tutor for Marketing and Management classes Sept. 2016-Present
- Resident Student Association Member (RSA) at Otterbein University Mar. 2015-Present