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Jessica Kerns
Certified Public Accountant
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Certified public accountant with over 11 years of experience in auditing and accounting ready to leverage background working with federal entities. Efficiency-driven and proactive with hardworking nature and strong attention to detail. Experience includes participating in Yellow Book audits, Single Audits, attestation engagements, and expertise serving as the Audit Liaison for the Department of State Financial Audit for 9 years. Additional experience performing compilations and preparing tax returns for both individual and NFP clients. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel with a great firm.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Clarke Leiper PLLC
Alexandria , VA
2016.12 - Current
- Served as the Audit Liaison for the Department of State Financial Audit from FY2012 - current.
- Ensured that all audit requests were submitted, tracked, inventoried, and reported to all interested parties on a timely basis, and that all responses were properly approved for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting to the auditors. Maintained a request log of all audit requests and performed a reconciliation of the log on a weekly basis.
- Conducted Engagement Quality Control Reviews of SOC1 reports from FY2018-FY2020.
- Performed quarterly compilation/financial statement preparation engagements for a Not-for-Profit (NFP) client from FY2015-FY2020. Duties included entering journal entries into QuickBooks to produce financial account statements.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals and NFPs.
Senior Auditor
Clarke Leiper PLLC
Alexandria , VA
2013.05 - 2016.12
- Performed Agreed-Upon Procedures engagements for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from FY2011-FY2017. Responsibilities included determining the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed costs of Request For Proposal (RFP) contractor submissions.
- Participated in Single Audits for NFP client from FY2013-FY2015.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Staff Auditor
Clarke Leiper PLLC
Alexandria , VA
2009.09 - 2013.04
- Participated in Yellow Book audits for the Broadcasting Board of Governors (now known as the U.S. Agency for Global Media) from FY2009-FY2012 and for the US International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) from FY2010-FY2011.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA 2006.08 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University Of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 1999.08 - 2003.05
Skills
MS Office
undefinedAdditional Information
- Active security clearance: Secret
Certification
Virginia State Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)
Software
CCH ProSystems fx Tax
Yearli
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