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Bri'Asia A. Acklin

Mount Pleasant,MI

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Accountant

Dow Chemical
Midland, MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed accounts payable databases to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance with company policies or contracts.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends or discrepancies that may require further review or investigation.
  • Initiated internal controls procedures in order to improve operational efficiencies across the business units.
  • Ensured all financial transactions were accurately recorded through preparation and reconciliation of journal entries, bank statements, and intercompany accounts.
  • Maintained adherence to GAAP principles, Sarbanes-Oxley Act standards, and NAIC insurance compliance requirements through the timely completion of monthly to annual financial statements and filings.

Finance Intern

SAP National Security Services
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Financial reporting, analysis and tracking of financial results
  • Assist with general ledger postings, account receivable collections and financial statements
  • Process expense reports, forecast data and produce presentations and special projects for management meetings
  • Execute and document finance processes as required, automating any excel schedules such as pricing tools, P&L reporting, and variance tracking.

Paralegal

The Fowler Firm
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Aided in executive decision-making by supporting senior leadership, conducting client meetings to research cases and collect data, and preparing settlement packages to generate daily reports efficiently.
  • Handled ad hoc duties alongside organizing and managing client billing and case management files, resulting in decreased workflow downtime.
  • Spearheaded comprehensive legal research and analysis, facilitating case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Prepared correspondence for clients, courts, insurance companies, and relevant parties involved in the case.

Education

BBA - Finance

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA
12.2022

Skills

  • Legal Writing and Analysis
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Records Management and File Organization
  • Legal Research Skills
  • SAP
  • Microsoft 365 Suite

Volunteer Work

  • More than 1100 hours of community service work in Atlanta GA dedicated to voter rights, public policy, and social reform, includes but not limited to work with the King Center & Andrew J. Young Foundation

Affiliations

  • Paralegal Certification - University of Georgia
  • Gate City Bar & Atlanta Bar Association
  • Justice Robert Benham Law Camp - interning at King & Spalding, Nelson & Mullins, O'Kelley & Sorohan, and Fulton County Superior Court
  • National Black Law Student Association
  • Deloitte EFA Mentorship
  • Reach for Excellence Scholarship Recipient

Timeline

Associate Accountant

Dow Chemical
03.2023 - Current

Finance Intern

SAP National Security Services
06.2022 - 03.2023

Paralegal

The Fowler Firm
04.2021 - 05.2022

BBA - Finance

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Bri'Asia A. Acklin