Robert Parsons

1734 Castleton Road

Darlington, MD 21034

(443)-299-9331
rparso2@students.towson.edu

Skills

Experienced in successful leadership of diverse groups of people

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficient with CaseWare Working Papers
Comprehensive understanding of financial statements

Education
Towson University, Towson, Maryland
January 2015-Present
Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in December 2016
Major in Accounting
Grade point average 3.592
151 credits earned (at completion of Spring 2016 semester)
Student organizations: Beta Alpha Psi (Finance and Accounting Honor Society)
Harford Community College, Bel Air, Maryland
Associate of Applied Science, May 2013
Major in Engineering
Grade point average: 3.2

September 2010-June 2013

Leadership and Work Experience

Assurance Intern
June 2016-Present
RSM US, LLP
Collaborate with members of engagement teams to complete audit engagements for various nonprofit organizations
Complete limited-scope and full-scope audit engagements of various employee benefit plans
including 401(k), 403(b), and profit sharing plans
Assurance Intern
January 2016-April 2016
CohnReznick, LLP
Collaborated with members of engagement teams to complete testing procedures for various clients
within the real estate industry
Was responsible for testing various accounts including cash, payables, revenues, receivables,
expenses, and insurance accounts
Drafted financial statements to be reviewed by managing members of each engagement team
Organized and maintained engagement folders in CaseWare
Initiated sample selection necessary to complete additional testing procedures
Finalized pre-lockdown procedures at the conclusion of all engagements
Accounting and Finance Tutor

September 2015-Present

Towson University
Facilitated and lead individual and group supplemental instruction sessions in accounting courses
Economics and Accounting Learning Assistant
Harford Community College

December 2014-Present

Collaborated with management to develop new instruction strategies to enhance student success
Presented to groups of twenty five students to convey the services available within the learning center