Planning audit engagements which involve pre-audit scoping test-work, identify audit risks and perform preliminary evaluation of client's internal controls to identify weaknesses and target areas for consideration and improvement.
Supervise audit associates and serve as engagement in-charge, overseeing fieldwork execution, monitoring productivity, and ensure adherence to budget realization.
Analyze financial workpapers to determine necessary adjustments, reclassifications, or proposed entries for accurate finalization of financial statements and disclosures prior to final review.
Internal Auditor
WestStar Bank
El Paso, TX
09.2021 - 05.2022
Planned and executed fieldwork to audit the banks financial records, statements, and quarterly reports to ensure compliance with regulations and statues while mitigating risk.
Conducted 30 - 40 hours of fieldwork utilizing internal controls to identify and assess financial systematically documenting findings for management review.
Compiled detailed summaries of audit findings by researching, compiling, and analyzing data for presentation to executive management and Audit Committee.
Staff Accountant
Brokers Logistics
01.2021 - 08.2021
Managed accounts payable by efficiently processing and reconciling invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Maintained over 100 client files in software, updating billing informing and invoices while conducting audits to identify and resolve discrepancies between accounts.
Supported controller with daily accounting operations by generating financial reports, processing general ledger entries, and recording payments.
Ecommerce Bookkeeper
Style Your Way
05.2019 - 01.2021
Ensured accurate financial reporting by reconciling daily transactions across distinct customers, suppliers, and inventory.
Established partnerships with wholesale vendors and distributors to negotiate bulk inventory purchases for discounts.
Oversaw the management of e-commerce revenue by adjusting prices based on market trends, coordinating social media, resulting in 25% increase in sales over the years.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Auditing & Financial Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Minor: Computer Information Systems
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
12.2021
CPA Candidate -
Texas Board of Public Accountancy
09-2024
Skills
Single Audit Uniform Guidance
Financial Statement Auditing (GAAP, GASB, FASB)
Internal Control Evaluation and Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance (ERISA, BSA/AML)
Grant Compliance (Non-Profits and Government)
Benefit and Pension Plans (Form 5500, DOL)
Client Relationship Management
Mentoring Junior Staff
SAP ERP and TeamMate
CCH Axcess and CaseWare
QuickBooks and SAGE
Microsoft Excel (Power Query, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Peña Briones McDaniel & Co.
05.2022 - Current
Internal Auditor
WestStar Bank
09.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Accountant
Brokers Logistics
01.2021 - 08.2021
Ecommerce Bookkeeper
Style Your Way
05.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Accountancy - Auditing & Financial Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Minor: Computer Information Systems