ABBIE KNIGHTON
Birmingham,AL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
Warren Averett LLC
Birmingham, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted financial audits of clients' records, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
- Prepared detailed workpapers documenting all audit evidence obtained during the course of an engagement.
- Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
- Interacted with clients to request information and relay to audit team.
Audit Associate
KPMG
Birmingham, AL
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Support the use of Data and Analytics in the audit including data extraction and analysis
- Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the diligent performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions
- Identify process improvements and audit efficiencies as part of KPMG's continuous improvement culture
- Utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools to execute substantive audit procedures, such as Excel
- Support project management activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables and coordinating action items
- Build and maintain client relationships commensurate with level and experience.
Audit Intern
KPMG
Memphis, TN
- Developed an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results of the client, relevant external information, current business trends and specific client transactions
- Learned to prepare clear, well-structured and effective audit documentation regarding our understanding of clients processes and technology systems.
Cabin Counselor and Discipleship Group Leader
Breakthru Ministries
Pulaski, MS
- Instructed and led a cabin for a group of middle school girls
- Planned and led bible studies for a group of middle school girls
- Conducted nightly bed checks to ensure the security of campgrounds
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Campus Representative
Camp Ozark
Mount Ida, AR
- Helped recruit college students at Mississippi State to work at Camp Ozark
- Answered questions for students interested in working at Camp Ozark
- Assisted with campus recruitment and outreach efforts for prospective counselors.
Camp Counselor
Camp Ozark
Mount Ida, AR
- Selected from a pool of 2,500+ applicants after an individual interview
- Directly oversaw a cabin of middle-school girls for 10 weeks
- Coached girls of all ages for multiple sports and strategized game plans
- Supervised areas of the camp while campers were on free time
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
Certified Ropes Course Instructor
Camp Ozark
Mount Ida, AR
- Worked as an instructor at the Camp Ozark Ropes Course for 10 weeks
- Worked the 200 feet high canopy tour and was responsible for the safety of campers
- Assumed responsibility of many safety procedures and followed strict guidelines set in place
- Provided safety briefings to all participants before and during the ropes course experience
- Assisted in the setup of high rope elements and low rope initiatives
- Instructed groups on proper usage of safety harnesses and other protective gear.
Leader in Training – Operations Staff
Camp Ozark
Mount Ida, AR
- Organized, instructed, and led night time events at Camp Ozark
- Worked with a small team of people to maintain the camp property
- Load/unload and transport camper luggage during opening and closing day.
Education
Master of Professional Accountancy in Accounting -
Mississippi State University, Adkerson School of Accountancy
05.2022
Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude in Accounting -
Mississippi State University, Adkerson School of Accountancy
04.2021
High School Diploma -
Jackson Academy
Jackson, MS05-2017
Accomplishments
- ACT: 30
Honors And Awards
- MSU Accounting Ambassador
- Beta Alpha Psi – Vice President of Communications
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Dean's Scholar
Activities
- KPMG Communications Committee, Current
- KPMG Recruiting Committee, Current
- Accounting and Finance Student Society
- Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Delta
Timeline
Audit Associate
Warren Averett LLC
02.2024 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG
09.2022 - 02.2024
Audit Intern
KPMG
Cabin Counselor and Discipleship Group Leader
Breakthru Ministries
Campus Representative
Camp Ozark
Camp Counselor
Camp Ozark
Certified Ropes Course Instructor
Camp Ozark
Leader in Training – Operations Staff
Camp Ozark
Master of Professional Accountancy in Accounting -
Mississippi State University, Adkerson School of Accountancy
Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude in Accounting -
Mississippi State University, Adkerson School of Accountancy
High School Diploma -
Jackson Academy