Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Andrew Gordon

Merrimack,New Hampshire

Summary

Accounting professional with 11 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Manager

Marcum LLP
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
  • Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various departments within a municipality
  • Provided ongoing support to junior auditors, fostering professional development and knowledge growth.
  • Managed audit projects from planning to completion, maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
  • Collaborated with management to develop actionable recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.

Audit Supervisor

Melanson
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with internal managers to deliver client proposals and presentations.
  • Reviewed workpapers prepared by junior auditors for accuracy and completeness before incorporating them into the final audit report.
  • Coordinated with auditors for preliminary and year-end auditing activities.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate open communication during audits.

Senior Audit Associate

Melanson
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed team of two field auditors.
  • Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
  • Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes.
  • Enhanced client relationships through consistent communication and timely response to inquiries.

Staff Audit Associate

Melanson
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Involved with City-Wide Internal Audit Project for the City of Salem, MA; interviewed City departments and Schools to determine internal control structure and recommend improvements
  • Maintained open lines of communication with colleagues across various departments, fostering strong working relationships and a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within client organizations, providing actionable recommendations that led to increased operational efficiency.

Data Entry/Analyst

PC Connection
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale data entry projects in a timely manner.
  • Ensured data integrity by consistently cross-referencing sources and double-checking entered information.
  • Created work instructions for data cleaning processes

Staff Accountant

Eastern Mountain Sports
10.2010 - 08.2012
  • Performed daily bank reconciliations and prepared daily wire and ACH transfers for approval
  • Maintained daily funding reconciliation including daily financing activity, loan balances and revolver availability for the individual entities
  • Gathered inventory and cash balances on a weekly basis for the submission of the Borrowing Base Certificate for both entities and submitting to management for approval
  • Maintained monthly reconciliations of cash accounts including but not limited to cash operations, credit cards, and check disbursement accounts
  • Reconciled each store's individual bank account (65+ stores); verify deposits made, contacting stores to reconcile discrepancies, function as point of contact between the banks and the finance department
  • Executed month end accounting procedures including but not limited to posting and verifying journal entries as well as reconcile discrepancies
  • Provided support to management and other internal colleagues as needs arise for project or reporting purposes
  • Responsible for accounts receivables including invoicing and collections
  • Provided check run analysis to Finance Director on a weekly basis
  • Worked with Sales/Audit and AP on partner-related activities and system initiatives
  • Provided additional support to Accounts Payable by coding invoices and gathering required approvals
  • Collaborated with external audit staff for quarterly and year-end audit procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting -

Washington and Jefferson College
05.2010

Skills

  • Financial statement review
  • Audit Documentation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Presentation of Audit Results

References

Available Upon Request

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Additional Information

Presented on internal audits at the Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts (STAM) conference in June of 2024.

Timeline

Audit Manager

Marcum LLP
06.2022 - Current

Audit Supervisor

Melanson
01.2019 - 06.2022

Senior Audit Associate

Melanson
01.2016 - 01.2019

Staff Audit Associate

Melanson
07.2013 - 01.2016

Data Entry/Analyst

PC Connection
12.2012 - 07.2013

Staff Accountant

Eastern Mountain Sports
10.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting -

Washington and Jefferson College
  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Andrew Gordon