Zachary O'Brien, CPA

Experience

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  Genesee District Library

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

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  Assisted the patrons with computer needs, finding materials, and making their time in the library as convenient as possible. Demonstrated time management skills by completing re-shelving projects fast and efficiently.

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  Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc.

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  Accounting and Administration Intern

  -Utilize time-management skills to have accounts payable entered for the week’s check run to be ready for completion. -Support the Accountant with month-end financial reporting requirement, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations.-Gather all documentation on the company's fixed assets to aid with depreciation schedules and company valuation.-Developed the company's charitable givings program, including, but not limited to: securing a budget to promote charitable outreach of employees, contacting different organizations to support each month, and coordinating the fundraising events. -Administer the continuation of the monthly-charitable program. Show less

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Pre-Professional Community Programmer

  • Outreach to different areas on campus to promote a community • Plan programs that link both academics and careers after college three times a month• Provide career services and advice at least five hours a week

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  Doeren Mayhew

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2020

  • Plan and execute multiple corporate and retirement plan audits and reviews from start to finish, with or without another associate• Assist on various corporate and retirement plan audits in a diverse amount of industries with a primary focus on cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, and accounts receivable• Supervise other members of the audit group on multiple engagements throughout the year and report on their abilities• Organize and supervise compilation and review engagements • Manage my time in accordance with the partner’s budget for all engagements• Communicate with numerous clients on a daily basis to ensure both the Firm and the Client’s needs are satisfied Show less

  • Audit Associate

    May 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Audit Intern/Group

    May 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Audit Intern

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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  Sigma Nu, Lambda Pi Chapter

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Treasurer

  -Created a budget for the Fall 2016 semester -Collected dues and assign fines for late payments-Implemented a new website for paying membership dues-At the end of my term, the Chapter spent less than budgeted

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  Kennedy Industries, Inc.

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

  Assistant Controller
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  WRS

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Director of Finance

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Accountant

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023