James Mikulski
Yorktown Heights
Summary
Resourceful professional with proven success managing audit teams and reviewing diverse business operational procedures. Coordinating large, complex audits to identify and remedy business risk. Excellent leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
New York
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting standards, and regulations.
- Conducted detailed financial audits for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
- Facilitated communication between the audit team and client management to ensure clear understanding of audit objectives and findings. Prepared and communicated audit plans to the senior management team.
- Validated financial report data through meticulous audit procedures.
- Performed risk assessments to identify financial and operational risks within client organizations.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit plans and strategies to effectively assess financial processes and controls.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients to understand their business and financial challenges.
- Collaborated with senior auditors to design and implement audit methodologies and procedures.
- Assisted in training junior audit staff on audit procedures and techniques.
Associate Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
New York
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Verified accuracy of client's financial statements by performing detailed tests of transactions and balances.
- Performed testing procedures on various accounts, such as cash, investments, fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when dealing with complex audit situations.
- Assisted senior auditors in conducting risk assessment procedures related to key business processes.
- Participated in pre-audit planning meetings to discuss the scope of engagements and timelines for completion.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Prepared audit plans, reports, work papers, and other documents in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- Attended professional development seminars and conferences to stay abreast of changes in auditing regulations.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY08-2019
Skills
- GAAP compliance
- Auditing procedures
- Project management
- Audit planning
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Financial statement review
- Client relationship management
- Junior staff training
- Expert in Microsoft Suite and Alteryx
Timeline
Senior Associate Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 05.2025
Associate Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2019 - 12.2020
MBA - Accounting
Iona College
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