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Alexia Griffiths

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Auditor with public accounting experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion. Promoted from Staff Auditor after demonstrating strong analytical, technical accounting, and client service skills. Experienced in audit fieldwork, internal controls, financial statement preparation, and supervising staff on engagement teams. CPA-eligible and currently studying for the CPA exam.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2025 - Current

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion for clients across multiple industries
• Supervise and mentor staff auditors, reviewing workpapers and providing technical guidance
• Coordinate audit timelines and communicate with clients to obtain necessary documentation and resolve issues
• Perform risk assessment procedures and design audit testing strategies for key financial statement areas
• Review financial statements and disclosures for accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Identify process improvements and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management

Staff Accountant

Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2023 - 01.2025

• Assisted in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements for clients across multiple industries
• Performed substantive testing and audit procedures for key financial statement areas including cash, receivables, revenue, and expenses
• Prepared audit workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm audit methodology and professional standards
• Collaborated with engagement teams to complete assigned sections of audits and ensure timely completion of fieldwork
• Built working relationships with client personnel to obtain documentation and clarify financial information
• Assisted in preparation of financial statements and related disclosures

Staff Accountant

Carnahan Andrews CPA LLC
Denham Springs, LA
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
  • Prepared tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Proficient in Quickbooks

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12-2021

Skills

  • Accounting Software: Quickbooks
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • GAAP
  • Internal Controls
  • Risk Assessment
  • Analytical Procedures
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Client Communication
  • Staff Supervision

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants
01.2025 - Current

Staff Accountant

Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants
10.2023 - 01.2025

Staff Accountant

Carnahan Andrews CPA LLC
09.2020 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University

MBA - Business Administration

Southeastern Louisiana University