Cole Navin
Accounting graduate student
As a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a Master of Accountancy degree, I am detail-oriented and motivated. My background includes administrative and accounting-related work experience focusing on real-world applications of my education as I build my accounting career. I am a dedicated and highly organized team member bringing articulate communication skills with proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings.
Experience
Tax Intern
EY
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
Prepared various audit workpapers for a channel 2 tax provision
Prepared and filed over 200 Form 7004s for partnership and corporation clients
Reorganized and calculated data from balance sheets for calculation of valuation allowances
Office Coordinator
Greater University Tutoring Service
Aug 2020 - Jan 2023
Created a safe and inclusive environment that promoted diversity and supported learning
Planned and led social and development events to build team camaraderie
Assisted Program Coordinators with operations management
Updated, restructured, and maintained the GUTS website
Managed the physical office space and inventory
Pioneered the GUTS Tips newsletter with over 12 GUTS Tips
Seasonal Employee
Frank E. Sterbin CPA, SC
Aug 2019 - Aug 2023
Assisted in the application of the Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant for various clients
Assisted in the application of SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness for various clients
Restructured the client billing system
Administrative Assistant
UW-Madison Housing, Conference Services
Nov 2019 - May 2020
Corresponded with clients daily to solve problems regarding room set-ups, availability, and more, while ensuring a positive experience with University Housing
Composed external space reservation confirmations and reviewed summer conference contracts to eliminate errors
Redesigned the department’s invoice tracker and budget spreadsheets to maximize efficiency
Youth Apprentice
Frank E. Sterbin CPA, SC
Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
Assembled over 500 tax returns for clients by organizing and binding returns for distribution
Explained tax returns to clients by indicating the amount owed/refunded and how that was calculated
Mitigated client concerns regarding tax issues by providing strong customer service by finding answers and relaying those to the client
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start
Associate
Panera Bread
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Maintained customer environment by cleaning the dining room and stocking bevarages, cups, napkins, and other self-service items
Fostered a positive customer experience daily by handling customer issues and fulfilling customer requests
Worked in various positions including dining room, cashier, dishwashing, and food preparation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Accountancy
Present
In the Fall I will be pursuing my Master of Accountancy degree through the Integrated Master of Accountancy Program (IMAcc) at the Wisconsin School of Business.
Jerome I. Case High School
High School
2017 - 2019
Attended for junior and senior years.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
2019 - 2023
Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and a Certificate in Spanish for Business.
Germantown High School
High School
2015 - 2017
Attended for freshman and sophomore years.
Skills and Languages
Bryce Linssen
Mentorship Director
IMA, UW-Madison
What impressed and inspired me the most during my time working with Cole was his vision for the organization. He was very quick to identify ways in which to improve members' experiences in the organization and strategically came up with effective means to reach, and ultimately surpass these goals.
