Patrick Merkel, CPA

Experience

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  Bloom Wholesale

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2016

  Receiving Manager

  As a receiving manager, my duties include packaging orders for customers, delivering orders, stocking shelves, and receiving inventory.

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  Bacco Construction Company

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Accounting Co-op Student

  While still in high school, I was able to participate in an accounting internship that exposed me to handling and preparing bank statements, accounts receivable transactions, credit card charges, and other financial statements.

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  B&B Electrical Contractors, Inc.

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Accounting Intern

  Duties included implementation of an inventory tracking system, website design, and assisting accounts payable.

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  Michigan State University

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  Accounting 201/202 Tutor
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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  HR Accounting Intern

  Duties included implementing Accounting Standards Update 2017-07, determining pension liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, and assisting with audits of employer sponsored benefit plans.

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  Plante Moran

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Assurance and Tax Intern

  Duties included assisting diverse engagement teams with audit, compilation, and tax services. Gained experience preparing individual and business tax returns. Additionally, gained vast knowledge of audit and attestation procedures.

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  The Dow Chemical Company

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Manufacturing Cost Intern
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  Michigan State University

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Graduate Teaching Assistant
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  Dow

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Tax Specialist

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Manufacturing Cost Accountant

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2021