Abigail Howlett
South Elgin,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Assurance Senior Associate successful at completing comprehensive audits to verify the accuracy and reliability of company information. Methodical and organized professional with over 4 years of experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Senior Associate
Baker Tilly
09.2021 - Current
- Managed entire audit process and evaluated work of junior team members.
- Handled all technical issues with proactive attention and knowledgeable responses.
- Responsible for coaching and developing associates knowledge of GAAP and audit.
- Prepare financial statements and disclosures for non-public companies.
- Manage over 20 audit engagements throughout the year, ensuring timeliness in completion.
- Enhance knowledge over GAAP and IFRS through working on complex areas.
- Develop and lead training programs throughout the summer and fall for interns and new hires.
Assurance Senior Associate
Pitcher Partners
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervised audit engagements for companies in a variety of industries including manufacturing and distribution, technology, automotive, food and beverage, and not-for-profit.
- Completed deep analysis of financial statements and accounts.
- Produced high quality deliverables for clients and lead strategic conversations with management.
- Managed time and staff to meet deadlines and balance a diverse workload.
Assurance Associate
Baker Tilly
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Used knowledge of GAAP and IFRS to perform financial statement audits in several industries, including manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plans with entities both domestic and international.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Developed an understanding of several different accounting software, including QuickBooks and NetSuite.
Assurance Intern
Baker Tilly
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Contributed ideas and opinions to engage teams.
- Identified key issues and collaborated with leadership to develop approaches.
- Studied procedures, forms and online research tools to optimize contributions to team.
- Collaborated with clients to deliver quality products within required timeframe.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2019
Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Training Junior Team Members
- Expert in Microsoft Excel
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Financial Statements
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Time Management
Timeline
Assurance Senior Associate
Pitcher Partners
07.2022 - 10.2022
Assurance Senior Associate
Baker Tilly
09.2021 - Current
Assurance Associate
Baker Tilly
10.2019 - 09.2021
Assurance Intern
Baker Tilly
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Northern Illinois University