Cameron Graciarena
Brea,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable accountant with background in audit analysis and proven track record in identifying financial discrepancies and ensuring compliance. Recognized for improving audit processes and enhancing internal controls. Demonstrated analytical thinking and attention to detail in complex financial environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Analyst
HF&H Consultants
Irvine, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with auditing standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Reviewed up to 27 monthly & quarterly compliance reports per client for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Achieved timely completion of audit projects through effective planning, execution, and follow-up procedures.
- Assisted in the development of annual audit plans based on risk assessments and management priorities.
- Supported successful negotiations, preparing detailed financial models and scenarios.
Audit Associate II
Mayer Hoffman McCann CBIZ
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Planned, coordinated and completed financial and compliance audits for HUD real estate, internationally distributing, private-equity firms and publicly traded clients.
- Designed analytical procedures to test significant accounts through predictive trend models, historical data, and market research.
- Re-calculated client estimates relating to forecasted revenue, expenses and financial obligations for material accuracy.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Lead monthly billing preparation process (monthly billings of $40K – $100K) and reduced senior associate review time by 20% by developing new work paper processes.
- Lead domestic and international inventory counts to reasonably ensure completeness, existence, and accuracy of inventory.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Lead training sessions for California located associates on ASC 842 lease standard, SAS 143 Auditing estimates, SAS 145 IT internal controls.
- Partnered with clients in appropriately implementing ASC 842 Lease standards and substantive testing processes.
Income Tax Preparer
Onisko & Scholz
Long Beach, CA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Prepared supporting documentation for 10+ US individual tax returns––including calculations to support amounts shown on tax returns and research performed with respect to tax rules.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper
Long Beach Community Action Partnership
Long Beach, CA
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Due to previous position holder sudden departure, quickly created and implemented processes to reconcile and pay past due accounts.
- Efficiently processed new invoices and created monthly reports of account changes to maintain account accuracy for management.
- Handled 100+ employee payroll and multiple community outreach program payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA2020
Skills
- SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks
- GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc)
- IDEA Data Analytics
Timeline
Audit Analyst
HF&H Consultants
05.2024 - Current
Audit Associate II
Mayer Hoffman McCann CBIZ
11.2020 - 09.2023
Income Tax Preparer
Onisko & Scholz
11.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper
Long Beach Community Action Partnership
04.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
California State University - Long Beach