Karis Cox


662-542-1650
5474 Macedonia Road
Houlka, MS 38850

Education

Mississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 2022
Master of Professional Accountancy
Minor in Data Analytics
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Mississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Graduated May 2021
Bachelor of Accountancy
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Relevant Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant

June 2021-May 2022

Adkerson School of Accountancy at Mississippi State University

• Conduct research for assigned faculty members
• Engage in literature searches
• Contribute to evaluation of accounting related teaching materials
• Lead students in supplemental instruction of accounting material

Administrative Assistant

September 2016-March 2020

Byrne Zizzi CPA, Tupelo, MS

• Maintained electronic and paper files
• Input data into accounting database
• Gathered information and created spreadsheets outlining client’s tax data
• Assisted tax preparers in preparation of income tax
• Welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained reception area
• Coordinated and scheduled appointments accurately

Honors and Activities

• Phi Theta Kappa (2017-2019)
• President’s List (2017-current)
• Valedictorian & Leadership Scholarship Recipient (2017-2019)
• Business Administration Division Chair Representative (2019)
• Alpha Psi chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity (2019-2020)
• ICC Honor College (2017)
• North Mississippi Big Brother/Big Sister (2017-2018)
• Gamma Beta Phi (2019-2020)
• Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society (2020-current)
• Stephen D. Lee Scholar (2021)

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient in Thomson Reuters Accounting Software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and R Statistical Software
• Efficient file management
• Strong written and oral communication skills