Dedicated auditing professional with the accomplished ability to work independently and as a team member to successfully achieve project goals and objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SOX Finance Auditor
CBRE
06.2022 - 01.2024
Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and recommending improvements to internal controls.
Reduced the risk of financial misstatements by performing detailed audit testing on various reconciliation accounts.
Reviewed and streamlined audit process for increased efficiency through the use of auditing techniques.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential fraud and implement preventive measures.
Senior Tax Analyst
CBRE
01.2022 - 07.2022
Audit of invoices to ensure that local sales tax rates are effectively applied to each invoice based on service or tangible items provided.
Enhanced company's regulatory tax compliance through meticulous review of invoices and remediation to ensure errors are corrected and resolved for future invoicing.
Prepared tax filing information for Canada tax returns on a monthly basis.
Collaborated with colleagues to research complex tax issues, ensuring accurate interpretation of regulations and laws.
Trained junior staff members on best practices in tax auditing and fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
Tax Analyst
CBRE
02.2020 - 01.2022
Audit of invoices to ensure that local sales tax rates are effectively applied to each invoice based on service or tangible items provided.
Enhanced company's regulatory tax compliance through meticulous review of invoices and remediation to ensure errors are corrected and resolved for future invoicing.
Prepared tax filing information for Canada tax returns on a monthly basis.
Collaborated with colleagues to research complex tax issues, ensuring accurate interpretation of regulations and laws.
Expense Payable Specialist
Power and Telephone Supply Co.
02.2018 - 02.2020
Review corporate service invoices for executive approval and apply cost center information needed for correct general ledger entry
Initiate weekly cash requirements for vendor payments to US, Canada, and Mexico vendors
Ensuring that payment on invoices is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the payment terms agreed upon
Audit and review all expense reports submitted through Concur to ensure expenses are business related and modest in nature.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wright Medical
04.2016 - 01.2018
Audit accounts payable vouchers for the appropriate approval and cost center information needed for correct entry into JD Edwards
Cut checks weekly for payment to outside vendors for services rendered
Ensuring that payment on invoices is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the payment terms agreed upon
Matching invoices to relevant receipts in JD Edwards
Making and receiving telephone calls and emails to and from suppliers on a variety of queries.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Armstrong Relocation
05.2015 - 03.2016
Audit and code accounts payable invoices in accordance to general ledger requirements
Cut checks twice weekly for payment to outside vendors for services rendered
Deposit and reconcile accounts receivable checks for payments made to Armstrong.
Global Expense Analyst
Cartus
09.2006 - 05.2015
Performed relocation based audits on a wide variety of accounts
Created spreadsheets to improve billing management and reporting accuracy
Handled and processed confidential client documents
Assisted in training new employees as needed
Excelled in achieving monthly audit goals
Cross-trained and provided back-up for other global expense analysts
Provided customer relationship management within departments.
Legal Secretary
Les Shumake Law Firm
08.2005 - 07.2006
Maintained the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances
Received and disbursed all incoming mail
Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
Photocopies all correspondence documents and other printed materials.
Dispatcher
C2 Freight
06.2004 - 07.2005
Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers
Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers
Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.