Charles L. Colbert III(478) 319-2120

cc07799@GeorgiaSouthern.eduSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Energetic and results driven young professional with experience in Payroll, Tax Preparation, and Cost Accounting. Project leader utilizing keen strategy to achieve operational efficiency. Displays sharp analytical skills. Proficient in use of Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Vlookup, Flow Charts, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, and Lacerte Tax Software.

EDUCATIONGeorgia Southern University December 2015Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting Minor: Fraud & Forensic AccountingMinor: Information Systems (ERP using SAP) 150 Hours (CPA eligible) CFE Candidate

EXPERIENCETHYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR Alpharetta, GAPayroll Coordinator Apr. 2016 – Aug 2016

Input and retrieve demanded data in Oracle HCM to provide required information for the proper personnel. Work directly with Welfare Fraud, Wage Audits, and Benefit Audits. Responsible for mailing checks weekly, and cutting manual checks for authorized override hours and rates. Coordinate webinars for manual checks discussing miscommunication and misunderstanding evolving procedures and necessities

between the corporate office and the branches. Send weekly reports to branches and Human Resources. Keep managers and supervisors updated on changes and find solutions for discrepancies involving employee’s Federal and State

documents. Assist in entering and monitoring garnishments such as bankruptcies, child support, civil suits, etc.

NU REPUBLIC TAX SERIVCES Macon, GASupervisor/Tax Preparer Jan. 2016 – Apr. 2016

Entered client’s tax data on the company’s tax software. Build rapport with clients and gathered information about prior year engagements to maximize their tax refund. Responsible for opening and closing the office. Scheduled appointments for clients and match clients with the appropriate tax agent. Supervise tax agents and clients while monitoring the office.

RYAN’S STEAKHOUSE Statesboro, GACost Accounting Intern Apr. 2015 – Nov. 2015

Assisted with calculating weekly food costs to help enter data in the store’s information system to determine gross margin and analyze profitability

Conducted physical inventory counts weekly, identifying any discrepancies between inventory report and physical count. Resolved any discrepancies and made recommendations to management on ways to reduce loss in inventory. Searched for ways to improve storage efficiency.

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ VOLUNTEER EFFORTSNational Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA, Inc.) – Georgia Southern University Student Chapter

Charter Officer – Held leadership compliance roles and assisted with successfully chartering NABA, Inc. student chapter at Georgia Southern University in March 2015 Treasurer (2015–2016):

- Reconciled all bank account activities and compiled monthly financial statements.- Implemented internal controls, safeguarded all bank account records, blank checks, cancelled checks, and invoices.- Controlled deposits and withdrawals, prepared budget, recorded transactions, and generated monthly financial statements.- Responsible for student dues, sponsors’ donations, and additional income the chapter receives.

Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee (2015- 2016):- Created fundraising activities to assist the chapter in covering expenses targeted in the budget.

Student Compliance Officer (2014-2015): - Analyzed programming success and proposed ideas for improved student programming.- Identified chapter’s strengths and weaknesses, made recommendations for improvements.- Examined membership growth and developed strategies to increase membership.