Austin Gaines

Experience

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  Retirement Systems of Alabama

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Internship

  -Implemented a new inventory system-Gained experience in a large corporate environment-Worked as part of a team of summer interns

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  Jackson Thornton

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Assurance Intern

  -Performed utility, governmental, and not-for-profit audits-Provided assurance services to a variety of clients-Gained technical knowledge in various accounting and data processing programs

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  Jackson Thornton

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2022

  Provide customized tax, financial reporting, and consulting services for privately held and family-owned businesses of all sizes. Provide customized tax, financial reporting, and consulting services for privately held and family-owned businesses of all sizes. - Oversee audit planning, field work, and reporting- Prepare reports and communicate findings/recommendations to senior management- Manage engagement performance and efficiency- Provide tax preparation and related advice to individual and closely held businesses - Perform and oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.- Preparing financial statements and related reports in accordance with professional and firm standards- Manage engagement performance and efficiency- Assess complex financial, operational, and compliance processes and associated risk- Provide tax preparation and related advice to individual and closely held businesses -Collected, checked, and analyzed spreadsheet data-Examined company accounts and financial control systems-Prepared reports, commentaries, and financial deliverables-Ensured policies, procedures, and regulations were properly complied with

  • Senior Manager

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Manager

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Supervisor

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Senior Associate

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Associate

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Starke Agency

  Jun 2022 - now

  Agency Principal

  Commercial Risk Advisory, Insurance Brokerage, and Life Insurance Planning.