Kacie Vazquez
Olympia,WA
Summary
Governmental accounting professional with experience supporting statewide and municipal financial operations through budgeting, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit. Background includes municipal accounting roles and public accounting experience auditing Washington State community and technical colleges in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
Davis Farr LLP
03.2024 - Current
- Audited Washington State community and technical colleges and other state and local government entities.
- Applied GAAP and GASB standards to analyze and review financial data, statements, and disclosures.
- Analyzed and review financial data across major account areas to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Coordinated audit adjustments and resolve accounting questions with agency finance staff.
- Prepared and reviewed audit workpapers supporting financial conclusions and reporting.
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed audit procedures in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- Prepared workpapers and schedules supporting audit conclusions.
- Analyzed financial data and assessed business processes and internal controls.
- Collaborated with engagement teams to meet reporting deadlines.
Accounting Clerk
City of Santa Ana
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported departmental budgets and monitored program expenditures for compliance with approved budgets and regulations.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations and assisted with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Reviewed payroll, managed accounts payable and receivable, and supported grant accounting functions.
- Prepared financial and compliance reports in accordance with HUD and other grant requirements.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities, resulting in over $10,000 in contract savings.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
California State University
Fullerton12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing
University of California
Riverside06-2021
Skills
- Governmental Accounting (GAAP/GASB)
- State & Local Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Budget Analysis & Reconciliations
- Grant Accounting
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Native / Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Davis Farr LLP
03.2024 - Current
Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2023 - 02.2024
Accounting Clerk
City of Santa Ana
09.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Accounting
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing
University of California