Erin Cox
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Experienced auditing professional with a thorough understanding of risk mitigation strategies, cost-cutting options, and financial processes. Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Auditor
Meade County Government
Sturgis, SD
08.2024 - Current
- Prepares and sends apportioned funds to a variety of taxing entities.
- Reviews and processes account payable for county departments.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
- Receives a variety of payments and performs cashiering functions.
- Processes the Law Enforcement Center and dispatch billing on a monthly basis.
- Processes inmate medical billing on a weekly basis.
- Processes court costs and Juvenile Detention Center billing on a weekly basis.
- Balances the general ledger monthly.
- Processes accounts receivable.
- Processes new and renewing liquor licenses.
- Processes county payroll.
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Orders office supplies and maintains inventory.
- Performs related duties.
Gallatin County Auditor
Gallatin County
Bozeman, MT
11.2018 - 08.2024
- Identified financial and operational audit areas, ensuring that audit resources were used in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.
- Identified audit risks and collaborated with management and the audit team on related report preparation.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures, and systems, and proposed methods for improvement through in-depth research and assessment.
- Oversaw financial and operational audits, collaborating with internal and external managers to communicate audit recommendations and issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings.
- Identified management control issues and made value-added recommendations for improvement.
Internal Auditor
Gallatin County
Bozeman, MT
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed the company's policies to see how well they followed best practices
- Looked into any discrepancies that were discovered during the auditing process
- Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for internal departments
- Provided training to newly hired employees to ensure that they were aware of the company's processes and procedures
- Created audit programs and working papers following Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Internal audits of financial and departmental operations were performed, as well as risk assessments and process walkthroughs, to ensure that documented processes were followed
- Assumed supervisory responsibilities when the manager was unavailable or out of the office
- Assisted departments in developing remediation plans in order to address issues discovered during walkthroughs
- Worked with external auditors to coordinate and document process reviews
- Proposed new methods for enhancing internal controls and increasing operational efficiency
- Analyzed controls and tested compliance after reviewing and identifying risks
Loan Administrative Assistant
First Security Bank
Bozeman, MT
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Pre-funding and funding activities for over 100 applications
- Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Informed applicants of their acceptance or rejection via mail, email, phone, or personal consultations
- Submitted completed loan applications to underwriting and recommended approval or denial
- Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues
- Created loan packages and submitted them to title and escrow companies
- Checked each applicant's credit history, personal references, and employment history
- Gathered and organized documents such as title abstracts, insurance documents, loan files, and tax records
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2017
Skills
- Efficiency Enhancement
- Core Accounting Concepts
- Financial Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Annual Report Preparation
- Compliance Management
- Review of Financial Documentation
- Risk Management Strategies
- Transaction Processing
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Timeline
Deputy Auditor
Meade County Government
08.2024 - Current
Gallatin County Auditor
Gallatin County
11.2018 - 08.2024
Internal Auditor
Gallatin County
10.2016 - 01.2018
Loan Administrative Assistant
First Security Bank
04.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University
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