Cole Wright, CPA
Peoria
Summary
Detail-oriented CPA with strong skills in financial statement preparation, construction accounting, and internal controls. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assurance Associate
CliftonLarsonAllen
Peoria, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Led assurance engagements with a primary specialization in the construction industry, managing fieldwork execution, timelines, and client communication.
- Prepared financial statements and supporting disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
- Applied construction-specific accounting expertise, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, job costing, and WIP schedule analysis to evaluate project profitability, underbillings/overbillings, and profit fade.
- Coordinated directly with CFOs, controllers, and project managers to obtain audit support and resolve complex accounting issues impacting project financials.
Education
Master of Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2023
Skills
- Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Construction Accounting (WIP, Job Costing, Revenue Recognition)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Engagement Leadership
- Client Communication
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Assurance Associate
CliftonLarsonAllen
01.2025 - Current
Master of Science -
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Illinois State University