Dynamically skilled Audit Associate at Grant Thornton’s Metro DC office and a CPA Candidate (4/4 exams passed!). I graduated from George Mason University and bring four years of combined experience in tax and audit, having worked across a range of clients and industries.
• Prepared work papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Performed testing procedures and prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
• Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
• Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles
• Specialized in EBP audits.
• Thoroughly tested benefit payments, employer and employee contributions, investments and investment income of the EBP (in a full scope audit), administrative expenses, participant data and participant loans to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Attended client meetings and performed walkthroughs to understand company's internal controls.
• Conducted detailed financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings and presenting recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and enhance auditing processes for efficiency.
• Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions for improved accuracy.
• Prepped individuals, small businesses, and corporations for their tax returns
• Prepared quarterly closings by creating adjusting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and
compliance.
• Prepared 1099's for clients.
• Worked closely with team members to complete tasks efficiently under tight time constraints during peak periods of high workload demands.
• Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
• Mentored employees during probationary period to answer questions and offer improvement strategies.
• Facilitated hands-on learning experiences through group activities and simulations, promoting practical application of concepts.
• Maintain donor information database using Salesforce.
• Awareness of and comply with key performance measures and indicators which enable Penny Appeal to produce evidence of its operational achievements against set targets.
• Ensure company donation balance sheet was consistent.
• Undertook administrative tasks including attending meetings and taking meeting notes.
Substantive testing
Financial statement auditing
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Control testing
Account reconciliation