Samuel May, CPA
Financial Accounting & Reporting Lead at BitPay- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling
University of PennsylvaniaAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant
NASBAFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BitPay
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Accounting & Reporting Lead
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Senior Accountant, FP&A Reporting Line
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
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Grant Thornton LLP (US)
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Associate
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
• Audited companies from a variety of industries including industrials, retail, fintech, cryptocurrency, manufacturing & distribution, and not-for-profits. • Obtained a comprehensive view of the audit by completing workpapers in all sections of the financial statements including Revenues, Operating Expenses, Debt, Equity, Capital Assets, Statement of Cash Flows, and various internal controls. • Lead several engagements through the “in-charge” role by distributing work to first year associates, reviewing their work, and providing updates to seniors and managers. • Researched accounting guidance on new standards such as ASC 606 and ASC 842 to audit the implementation of the standards in various clients. • Developed communication skills by continuously remaining in contact with clients and coworkers via email, phone calls, and video chats. • Demonstrated leadership through volunteering to coach interns by making myself approachable and providing feedback to support their growth. Show less
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Grant Thornton LLP (US)
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
• Contributed to the quarterly reviews of public companies and audits of not-for-profits by preparing workpapers and requesting documents from the client. • Collaborated with a group of interns to research a prospective client throughout the duration of the internship and presented it to a panel of partners. • Coordinated community service projects to invest in the local Atlanta, GA area through volunteering at food banks and local summer schools. • Contributed to the quarterly reviews of public companies and audits of not-for-profits by preparing workpapers and requesting documents from the client. • Collaborated with a group of interns to research a prospective client throughout the duration of the internship and presented it to a panel of partners. • Coordinated community service projects to invest in the local Atlanta, GA area through volunteering at food banks and local summer schools.
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Elliott Davis
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Assurance Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
• Audited clients’ Employee Benefit Plans and Non-Current Assets acquisitions and disposals via CaseWare and Excel • Collaborated with five other interns on a project to develop a final list of fifty potential clients in Spartanburg based on best opportunity for Elliott Davis Decosimo and presented the results to shareholders to engage those clients. • Coordinated community service projects to invest in the local Greenville, SC area. • Audited clients’ Employee Benefit Plans and Non-Current Assets acquisitions and disposals via CaseWare and Excel • Collaborated with five other interns on a project to develop a final list of fifty potential clients in Spartanburg based on best opportunity for Elliott Davis Decosimo and presented the results to shareholders to engage those clients. • Coordinated community service projects to invest in the local Greenville, SC area.
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WinShape Camps
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Indoor Skills Leader
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May 2014 - Jul 2016
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May Brothers Lawn Service
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Powder Springs, Georgia, United States
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Co-Founder
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Apr 2010 - Oct 2013
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Education
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University of Georgia - J.M. Tull School of Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting -
University of Georgia - J.M. Tull School of Accounting
Master of Accountancy