Jessie Alvord
Seattle,WA
Summary
Senior accounting professional with five years of public accounting experience serving public and private companies, primarily in the technology and retail industry. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls and SOX compliance. Experienced in leading teams, analyzing complex accounting matters, and managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Senior
Baker Tilly
Seattle, Washington
06.2023 - Current
- Lead financial statement audits for public and private companies, overseeing engagements from planning through completion and coordinating directly with client accounting and finance teams.
- Drafted financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Research and analyze complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP., including ASC 606 revenue recognition, equity transactions, and capitalization if internally developed software.
- Evaluate financial reporting processes and internal controls, including the design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls for public-company engagements.
- Review work performed by staff, provide technical guidance, and manage engagement priorities and deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
- Communicate accounting and control matters to client management and collaborate with accounting teams to resolve identified issues.
Assurance Staff
Baker Tilly
Seattle, Washington
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed substantive and analytic procedures across significant financial statement accounts, developing broad knowledge of financial reporting and U.S. GAAP.
- Collaborated as part of engagement teams to execute audit procedures, address identified issues, and meet client reporting deadlines.
- Evaluated account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial statement disclosure for accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Worked directly with client accounting teams to investigate variances, resolve audit questions, and support timely completion of engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2021
Skills
- US GAAP & Technical Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Preparation
- ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- Equity & Stock-Based Compensation
- Capitalized Software Accounting
- SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
- Financial Statement & Variance Analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel - PivotTables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas
- Team Leadership
Certification
- CPA Candidate - Actively pursuing CPA license
Timeline
Assurance Senior
Baker Tilly
06.2023 - Current
Assurance Staff
Baker Tilly
10.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Washington State University