Jason Kilguss
Tolland
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with over four and a half years of experience conducting comprehensive financial statement audits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accuracy. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and financial reporting. Adept at audit support, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail while effectively resolving discrepancies and variances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant - Assurance
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted financial statement audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS)
- Directed audit fieldwork, overseeing team assignments and reviewing audit work paper for thoroughness and accuracy.
- Prepared and presented audited financials statements for Governing Boards and Sub Committee's, reporting any findings and recommending any enhancements to financial reporting.
- Executed audit testing across various areas, including assets, liabilities, revenue, and compliance with state and federal programs.
Crew Member Team Leader
New England Arborists Tree Care
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked with team members in high stress, high complexity environments to complete the job on time and safely.
- Worked with rigging and climbing systems to ensure safe operation.
- Operated and maintained equipment while keeping records of work completed.
- Completed mandatory on the job training.
Audit Intern
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process.
- Assisted in the preparation of high-quality audit workpapers, maintaining attention to detail and organization throughout each engagement.
- Maintained open lines of communication with both clients and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and resolution of any concerns that arose during audits.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic Connecticut05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-2020
Skills
- Audit Software Proficiency
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Yellowbook Compliant
- Federal and State Funding Compliance
- Team member oversight
- Team member training
- Communication
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Presentation Skills
Timeline
Senior Accountant - Assurance
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
12.2021 - Current
Audit Intern
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Crew Member Team Leader
New England Arborists Tree Care
05.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Accounting
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Eastern Connecticut State University
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