1. Nicholas Schaeffer
2701 W. Michigan Ave Apt. 206
Kalamazoo, MI, 49006
248-807-2065
Nicholas.R.Schaeffer@wmich.edu
Objective
A highly motivated accounting student seeking an entry-level position where I can apply my critical
thinking, analytical, and social skills to benefit both the company and myself.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Western Michigan University
• Haworth College of Business Graduation April 30, 2016
o Major: Accountancy
o Minor: Business Analytics
Kalamazoo Valley Community College September 2011-April 2013
Experience
Bultynck & Co., P.L.L.C.
Internship May – August 2015
• Collaborated with CPAs in order to enhance my understanding of accounting principles
• Compiled and interpreted all relevant periodic account information necessary in order to generate
the client’s financial statements
• Created monthly write-ups, general ledger transactions, maintained fixed assets and made
monthly/year-end adjusting entries
• Assisted clients with expansion of franchise business by developing a business plan
• Prepared tax returns for clients (1040, 1120, 1120-S, Schedule-C, & 990)
Papa Johns March 2013- May 2015
Shift Manager
• Managed everyday store operations to assure a high quality product and customer service
• Managed 10 employees to complete daily tasks and provide a quality product in a timely manner
• Cleaned and closed store while preparing for next day operations
• Responsible for store cash and deposit at end of operating day
Grange Insurance
Internship December 2012- January 2013
• Document imaging of financial statements at end of fiscal year
• Document filing and organizing for book keeping
• Organized binders in preparation of new fiscal year
• System input of Manual Journal Entries
Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Access (logical functions, lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Thompson Reuters (Creative Solutions, Accounting CS, File Cabinet CS, Fixed Asset CS)