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Brandon Ashurst

Cherry Tree

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with 1 year effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Accountant

First Commonwealth Bank
07.2023 - Current


  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Gathered information and prepared General Ledger journal entries monthly.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Participated in due diligence activities related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired assets into the company's existing financial systems.


High School Official

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association
06.2018 - Current
  • Current high school sports official for five sports for the PIAA.
  • Sitting rules interpreter and assignor for PIAA Baseball.
  • Numerous championship experiences with different officials throughout Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Huntingdon, and Indiana counties.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Orientation Leader

Juniata College
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Led a group of incoming students to help create the best environment for a new transition in their life
  • Given the opportunity to collaborate with other leaders to create larger group activities to achieve unity
  • Worked closely with faculty members to ensure accurate information was disseminated during orientation sessions.
  • Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.

Cement Mason

DL Lockard Construction
6 2018 - 8 2018
  • Minimized project delays by performing routine maintenance on equipment and promptly addressing any issues or malfunctions.
  • Demonstrated versatility with experience in various types of cement masonry projects, including commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
  • Maximized durability of structures through the use of high-quality materials and proper curing procedures for optimal strength.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

JUNIATA COLLEGE

MBA - Accounting

Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA
05.2023

Skills

  • Auditing procedures
  • General ledger management
  • Cash flow management
  • GAAP principles
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Internal controls
  • Corporate audits
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Consolidated financial statements

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Corporate Accountant

First Commonwealth Bank
07.2023 - Current

Orientation Leader

Juniata College
06.2019 - 01.2020

High School Official

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association
06.2018 - Current

Cement Mason

DL Lockard Construction
6 2018 - 8 2018

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

JUNIATA COLLEGE

MBA - Accounting

Juniata College
Brandon Ashurst