MEGAN BURKE

Elmsford, NY 10523

(516) 974-6608 cell

megan.r.burke@pace.edu

Education:

Pace University, Pforzheimer Honors College, Pleasantville, NY
BBA/MBA in Public Accounting, December 2014

Overall GPA: 3.74

Completed Coursework: Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Accounting Entities, Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting II, Managerial and Organizational Concepts

Dale Carnegie Leadership Course

In Progress: Theory and Analysis of Financial Statements, Contemporary Accounting Issues, Managing Innovation

Software Competencies: QuickBooks, OneSource, Oracle, Checkpoint, StatTools 6

Professional Experience: 

KPMG, Stamford, CT
6/14- Present, Audit Intern                                                                                            

• Assists engagement teams on multiple client audits in three different industries
• Continuously researches client industries to remain knowledgeable on current happenings
• Prepares and sends bank confirmations
• Assists in 10-K reporting by performing financial statement tie outs
• Reviews and summarizes Board of Director Minutes and Internal Audit Memos for monthly audit documentation
• Recalculates financial statements to check for accuracy and added audit tick marks to work papers for reference to footnotes

Pace University Academic Technology, Pleasantville, NY
1/12- Present, ePortfolio Intern

• Completes basic office duties
• Instructs faculty and students on digital storytelling tools and ePortfolio functions
• Drafts blogs to educate the Pace community on new technologies and updates
• Collaborates with others to develop ePortfolio further

The Olde Pub, Bellmore, NY
9/13, Server

• Assisted new business by serving on opening weekend

New York Stock Exchange, New York, NY
5/13- 8/13, Tax Intern

•  Prepared and filed non-income tax returns
• Completed monthly bank reconciliations
• Gathered documentation in support of external audits

All American Construction, Bellmore, NY
10/12- 1/12, Customer Service Temp

• Aided major Long Island construction company in the recovery effort, post Hurricane Sandy
• Scheduled appointments; coordinated jobs and labor in very busy construction office
• Aided homeowners in processing insurance claims

Con Edison, New York, NY
6/12- 8/12, Analyst Aide Intern

• Provided phone support to customers and contractors in need of immediate answers
• Introduced new employees to Con Edison computer programs
• Analyzed data to more efficiently assist customers during the union strike
• Brainstormed with others to make current processes less strenuous

Pace University Fitness Center, Pleasantville, NY
11/11- 5/12, Front Desk Associate

• Assisted building clientele through friendly customer service over the phone and in person
• Demonstrated knowledge of using computer systems, and general office equipment
• Completed cash processing procedures

Otto's Sea Grill, Freeport, NY
5/11- 8/12, Server

• Developed positive relationships with customers, supervisors, and co-workers
• Fulfilled all duties pertaining to customer service and food preparation
• Satisfied customer concerns and complaints through conflict resolution
• Trained new employees in company procedures

Merrick Mall Diner, Merrick, NY
9/07- 6/10, Server                        

• Responsible for receiving and delivering food orders in a fast and friendly manner
• Responsible for delivering excellent customer service
• Held responsibility to maintain cash register accuracy
• Earned the trust to close the store

Cravings Deli, Plainview, NY
6/07- 9/07, Counterperson

• Prepared and organized catering orders
• Used creative skills to display and wrap products
• Served coffee, smoothies, and bakery items
• Priced grocery items
• Handled cash register
• Cooperated with customers, management and co-workers to create a positive environment

Leadership & Volunteer Activities:             

• KPMG, Discover Program
• Beta Gamma Sigma, member
• USO, built bicycle for military family
• ePortfolio, Undergraduate Research Project
• Textbook editing, for Professor
• Dale Carnegie Leadership, completed “communicating with confidence” course
• Last Hope Animal Shelter, dog walker
• Accounting Society, senator
• Honors College, worked with the community to make holidays brighter for underprivileged children
• American Red Cross Volunteer, trained with the Westchester chapter to handle emergency situations
• RockCanRoll, Collected canned goods and monetary donations, for local food shelters