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Joseph S. Gardon III

North Tonawanda,NY

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a strong background in analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new environments for seamless integration into any work setting. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. Recognized for bringing a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Auditor

AAA Western & Central New York
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted risk based internal audits across multiple departments to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency
  • Prepared clear concise audit reports and presented findings to senior management with proposed recommendation plans
  • Assist in developing the annual audit plan and coordinate with department management to schedule audits and follow-ups
  • Supported external auditors by providing documentation of testing performed and explanation of internal controls

Staff Accountant

Chiampou, Travis, Besaw, and Kershner LLP
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted detailed financial audits, SOC audits, and agreed-upon procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
  • Performed various tax returns needed by clients to help fulfill federal and state filing requirements
  • Communicated with clients and proactively seek timely feedback in order to maximize client satisfaction

Accounts Receivable Intern

Goldberg Segalla
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for the daily deposit as well as accuracy of payments received by the Accounts receivable department
  • Reconciled payments to bank records to verify proper collection and allocation
  • Managed bad debt accounts by performing write-offs of uncollectible amounts

Education

Masters of Science - Accounting, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • IDEA, SAS, and Tableau Data Analytics software
  • Accounting concepts
  • Audit planning
  • Internal controls
  • Ethical standards

Timeline

Internal Auditor

AAA Western & Central New York
01.2022 - Current

Staff Accountant

Chiampou, Travis, Besaw, and Kershner LLP
10.2020 - 12.2021

Accounts Receivable Intern

Goldberg Segalla
12.2019 - 08.2020

Masters of Science - Accounting, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Joseph S. Gardon III