Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF

Administrative Assistant

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Timeline
About me
Manager of Fraud & Forensic Services at Red Bike Advisors PLLC
Education
- North Carolina State University
  2015 - 2016
  Master’s Degree Masters of Accounting
  Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant
- North Carolina State University
  2011 - 2015
  Bachelor’s Degree Minor - International Studies Magna Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: China Study Abroad Summer 2013, Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Society, International Business Club, Wolfpack Club, Student Alumni Association
Experience
- Southport Marina
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
  Administrative Assistant
  -maintain daily profit and loss statements-data entry-frequently interact and problem-solve with customers-sell and sign leases-update and maintain customer files-file paperwork-maintain a presence in the office for customer concerns-use DockMaster system by Exuma Technologies Inc.
- Maddison & Caison, LLP
  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
  Tax Intern
  • Interacted with clients, received tax information, and forwarded information to partners. • Assisted tax partners with basic tax preparation tasks, including organization of tax returns• Performed other entry-level tasks in accounting and auditing
- Bank of America
  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
  Global Compliance Management Analyst Program (GCMAP) Intern
  • Identify, escalate and mitigate emerging and existing risks concerning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Enterprise Engagement• Spent 10 weeks developing a project proposal that mitigates emerging risks and will deliver proposal in closing presentation to a Global Compliance Analyst Committee at end of internship
- EY
  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
  Audit Intern
- EY
  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
  Audit Staff
- Monteith Construction Corp.
  Jul 2017 - Feb 2019
  Accountant
- Adam Shay CPA, PLLC
  Feb 2019 - now
  - Manager of Fraud & Forensic Services
    May 2022 - now
  - Forensic Accountant
    Feb 2019 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Tax Resolution Specialist
  American Society of Tax Problem Solvers
  Jan 2023
  View certificate
- Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate
  Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  Jun 2019
  View certificate
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) Credential
  Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  Mar 2020
  View certificate
- Certified Public Accountant
  North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners
  Jul 2017
- Specialized Forensic Accounting Certificate
  Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  Feb 2020
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF
  Magna Cum Laude - May 2015
- Awarded to Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF
  NC CPA Foundation Scholarship North Carolina CPA Foundation Inc. Apr 2013 Scholarship winner 2 consective years: 2013 and 2014
- Awarded to Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF
  Dean's List North Carolina State University Dean's List honoree for seven consecutive semesters. Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Finance Committee Member
  Issued by Corning Credit Union on Dec 2024
  Associated with Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF
- Board of Equalization and Review Member
  Issued by New Hanover County on May 2025
  Associated with Rachel Gillilan, CPA/CFF