Jennifer Brown, CPA
Livingston,LA
Summary
Accomplished Staff Auditor at Louisiana Legislative Auditor, adept in governmental auditing and data analytics. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing operational efficiency by training team members and managing projects with precision. Excelled in employing a continuous improvement mindset and professional skepticism, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles. Proficient in efficiently utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel for comprehensive data reporting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Auditor
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021 - Current
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
- Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Met with business leaders and owners to discuss audits and findings.
- Provided technical assistance and training in the use of software systems used by governmental agencies.
- Trained newer team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Documented plans and results, presenting findings and recommendations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
- Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
- Generated reports using database programs such as Microsoft Access and Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-2021
Skills
- Governmental auditing
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Professional skepticism
- Data analytics
- Sarbanes-oxley act
- GAAP
- Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Risk assessment
- Ethics and integrity
- Audit planning
- Internal controls
- Data reporting
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Auditor
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
05.2021 - Current
- Certified Public Accountant
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University
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